Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Overseas Travel
None
10.2023 - Current
Career break to undertake overseas travel to Europe.
Clinical Nurse Level 2
QE 11 Hospital – Intensive Care Unit
04.2016 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse Level 2 with 4-week Acting Nurse Unit Manager secondment May 2018
Liaise effectively with doctors, nursing staff, patients and families
Construct effective working relationships with team members
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs are met and concerns addressed promptly.
Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Embrace challenges and respond to emergency situations with calm and poise
Committed to continued learning and improvement
Mentored new nursing team members, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Longreach Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2018
Rostering, Payroll, Recruitment, Quality improvement, Resource management, Clinical support
Registered Nurse
QE11- Intensive care Unit
01.2016 - 04.2016
Direct Patient Care for Critically Ill Patients
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fellow team members and patients
Maintains a focus on providing high level of customer service
Respond to emergency situations in a proactive manner
Evaluate diagnostic test results
A high level of knowledge of appropriate equipment, legislation, and policies and procedures to perform the role
Focussed on professional development and continually, access opportunities to ensure this occurs
Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
Clinical Nurse Level 2
Greenslopes Private Hospital – Intensive Care Unit
10.2010 - 12.2016
Liaise effectively with doctors, nursing staff, patients and families
Construct effective working relationships with team members
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs are met and concerns addressed promptly.
Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Embrace challenges and respond to emergency situations with calm and poise
Committed to continued learning and improvement
Mentored new nursing team members, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
Registered Nurse Level 1
Greenslopes Private Hospital – Intensive Care Unit
01.2006 - 09.2010
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient outcome.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Medical Assistant
Australian Defence Force
05.2001 - 07.2005
Role performed was equivalent to an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Performed Ward Nursing, Triage Nursing, and Theatre Nursing at 2HB Hospital Enoggera Brisbane with 25 surgical beds, 25 medical beds, and 5 isolation beds
Lifestyle Support Manager
W.R. Black Lifestyle Support Service
01.1999 - 04.2001
In charge of ten lifestyle support houses.
Managed rostering and budgets for the ten houses.
Liaised with Queensland Department of Disabilities in regards to funding and ensuring adherence to national standards.
Assisting in providing a range of choice opportunities to people with disabilities.
Assistant Nurse
Tricare
10.1998 - 01.1999
Assistant in Nursing
Nowlanvil Nursing Home
11.1997 - 10.1998
Education
Post Graduate in Nursing -
James Cook University
12.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
12.2005
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Superior nursing services
Medical Documentation
Clinical assessment
Patient Management
Nursing staff leadership
Ethical Practice
Undergraduate Facilitation
Staff Facilitation and Mentoring
Quality Improvement
Clinical Leadership
Workload Management
Critical Thinking
Budget Management
Professional Development
Greenslopes Private Hospital, Advanced Life Support, 05/2015
Greenslopes Private Hospital, CN Fast Track, 2010
Australian Defence Force, Advance Medic Course, 2001
References
Carl Willmore, Nurse Unit Manager (Former), Intensive Care Unit, Queen Elizabeth 11 Jubilee Hospital, carlwillmore@outlook.com, 0412830387