Corrine Adams
Box Hill,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Clinical nurse educator
Virtual Care services (VCS)
NSW Health Royal North Shore
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership in the clinical areas
- Lead organisational and unit educational project initiatives
- Advised unit and hospital leadership on all educational/clinical initiatives
- Identifying gaps in nursing practice, improving the nursing practice by promoting nursing engagement, promoting professional practice
- Designing action plans to improve clinical practice
- Maintaining and advancing nursing practice and building the clinical competence of nurses
- Continuous improvement of safe and effective patient care by maintaining and advancing nurse’s practice and building the clinical competence
- Reviewing policies, procedures and guidelines (PPGs).
Acting - Policy Procedure Manager
Clinical Governance Unit (CGU)
NSW Health Royal North Shore
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Management of the process that supports the development, publishing and maintenance of NSLHD policy, procedures and guidelines (PPGs)
- Review and delegated Ministry of Health policy directive (PD) implementation plans (IP)
- Perform weekly tasks including updating the Policy and Procedure intranet site and weekly updates via the weekly bulletin
- Quality improvement project.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase productively \satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with Stakeholders to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Acting Patient Safety Officer
Clinical Governance Unit (CGU)
NSW Health Royal North Shore
05.2023 - Current
- Conducting audits
- Investigating accidents
- Reviewing safety procedures
- Reviewing Policy, procedure, and guidelines (PPG).
Administration/clinical nurse educator
Northern Sydney nursing home services
NSW Health Macquarie Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Run reports in the Data Analytics 2.0 for the NSLHD Community and Palliative Care
- Assisted the DON in gathering and interpreting the complex data for the NSNHS
- Assisted the DON in reviewing and comparing the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to eMR
- Assisting in the Grandfathering of CHSP by utilising the My Aged Care (MAC) service and running reports on Data Analytics 2.0.
Clinical Nurse Educator
assessment planning unit (APU)
NSW Health Ryde HOSPTIAL
10.2021 - Current
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership in the clinical areas
- Lead organisational and unit educational initiatives
- Coordinated orientation for all new nursing staff
- Mentored and coached unit staff
- Advised unit and hospital leadership on all educational/clinical initiatives
- Identifying gaps in nursing practice, improving the nursing practice by promoting nursing engagement, promoting professional practice
- Designing action plans to improve clinical practice
- Maintaining and advancing nursing practice and building the clinical competence of nurses
- Continuous improvement of safe and effective patient care by maintaining and advancing nurse’s practice and building the clinical competence
- Achievements: Regular presenter on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) day for GradStart
- Regular presenter on the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) day
- Member of the Policy Procedure Governance Committee (PPGC)
- Project implemented- “Where is my buddy?” Collaboration nursing model (aka Team nursing)
- Working committees and presenter: Hospital-wide Education, Hospital-wide Orientation Manuals, Basic Life Support (BLS) trainer, Presenter for the Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Continuous Professional Day (CPD), Drug Therapeutic Committee (DTC), Policy Procedure Governance Committee (PPGC).
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
Project Manager
practera global Victoria intellect program
victoria university (VU)
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
nsw health Liverpool HOSPTIAL
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Administering treatment, including titrating medication
- Providing constant support during recovery
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Competent in managing ventilation and life support equipment, including: Non-invasive mechanical ventilation, Invasive mechanical ventilation, Haemodialysis, Pulmonary arterial catheter, Pulse contour cardiac output, Arterial line, Central venous pressure, Codmens and intracranial pressure monitoring
- Achievements: Accredited for Advance life support and Basic Life support, Accredited for venepuncture and cannulation, Development and implementation a Project- ICU Sustainability Initiative (Waste and Resource Management), ICU Research Champion.
Registered Nurse New Graduate
NSW Health Liverpool HOSPTIAL
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Post Graduate Degree: Master in Public Health -
University of Victoria University
01-2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Post Graduate Degree: Diploma - Practice of Leadership -
University of Tasmania
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
Inspire education
Post Graduate Degree: Graduate Certificate Critical Care -
University of Tasmania
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Developing Standards of Operations
- Developing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Quality improvement strategies
- Risk management expertise
- Incident Investigation
- Compliance Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Safety Audit Support
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Verification
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
- Compliance Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Injury Investigations
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Recordkeeping
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
References
- Alecia Daly- Director of Nursing & Midwifery (DoNM), 0434 184 248, Alecia.Daly@health.nsw.gov.au
- Annette Penney – Acting Deputy Director Clinical Governance & Patient Experience, NSLHD l National Safety & Quality Health Service Accreditation Manager l Clinical Governance Unit I Northern Sydney Local Health District, 0450880429, Annette.Penney@health.nsw.gov.au
- Cath Westcott, Patient Safety Improvement Manager, 0404136297
Timeline
Acting - Policy Procedure Manager
Clinical Governance Unit (CGU)
05.2023 - 03.2024
Acting Patient Safety Officer
Clinical Governance Unit (CGU)
05.2023 - Current
Administration/clinical nurse educator
Northern Sydney nursing home services
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
practera global Victoria intellect program
02.2023 - 02.2023
Clinical Nurse Educator
assessment planning unit (APU)
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
02.2016 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse New Graduate
NSW Health Liverpool HOSPTIAL
02.2015 - 02.2016
Acting Clinical nurse educator
Virtual Care services (VCS)
Post Graduate Degree: Master in Public Health -
University of Victoria University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Post Graduate Degree: Diploma - Practice of Leadership -
University of Tasmania
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
Inspire education
Post Graduate Degree: Graduate Certificate Critical Care -
University of Tasmania
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