Claudia Andrenacci
Hectorville,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with 34 years of experience in hospital and community health settings. Proven track record in delivering exceptional client care and customer service. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing healthcare practices. Strong ability to adapt to diverse patient needs and environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Skills Coach and Assessor
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
01.2003 - Current
- Lead with clinical expertise in the blood collection process, ensuring donors receive exceptional care while upholding the highest standards of product safety and quality.
- Operate in full compliance with regulatory standards including cGMP, TGA guidelines, local SOPs and OHS policies ensuring safe and effective practices across all procedures.
- Carry out the complete blood and blood product donation process, including donor eligibility screening via electronic health questionnaires, and performing whole blood collections, plasmapheresis, and plateletpheresis with precision and care.
- Manage and report donor adverse events to Medical Officers, ensuring timely and accurate completion of both paper-based and electronic adverse event documentation.
- Proficient in the use of IQ for reporting Donor Adverse Events, and reporting Hazards and Incidents.
- Proficient in using the Guidelines for the Selection of Blood Donors (GSBD).
- Liaising with Donor Centre Manager to plan and conduct necessary staff training in the Inspire Program.
- Direct supervision and support of collection team members in particular Enrolled Nurses and Donor Services Nursing Assistants.
- Actively contribute to achieving organisational goals and upholding values.
- Achievements: Session Leader (acting role), Shift Coordinator (current), Skill Coach Trainer and Assessor (current), OHS Officer, Skill Coach Lead Training and Education for Implementation of Aurora Plasmapheresis machines.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse
ST Andrew’s Hospital
02.1992 - 12.2002
- Provided direct patient care in acute medical surgical ward areas.
- Mentored and supervised junior staff.
- Develop nursing care plans.
- Post operative Care.
- Wound Management.
- Drug administration.
- Pain management.
- Reporting patient deterioration.
- Concise and accurate documentation.
- Achievements: Acting After Hours Hospital Coordinator, OHS Officer, Accredited to perform male catheterisation.
Education
Certificate III in Business - Medical Administration
Wesley Institute of Training
01.2023
Certificate of Completion - Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program
CDCB SA Health
01.2021
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
HBA Learning Centres
01.2015
Bachelor of Social Science - Human Services Social Health
University of South Australia
01.1996
Diploma of Nursing -
University of South Australia
01.1991
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Concise documentation
- Excellent Assessment skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent Clinical Skills
- Great Customer Service
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Goal driven to achieve organizational goals
- Digital and technical aptitude
- Leadership/supervisory skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Venepuncture/phlebotomy
- Highly organised
- Quality Assurance processes
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Walking
References
Available upon request
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Skills Coach and Assessor
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
01.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse
ST Andrew’s Hospital
02.1992 - 12.2002
Certificate III in Business - Medical Administration
Wesley Institute of Training
Certificate of Completion - Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program
CDCB SA Health
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
HBA Learning Centres
Bachelor of Social Science - Human Services Social Health
University of South Australia
Diploma of Nursing -
University of South Australia