Courtney O'Connor
7/112 Flora Terrace, North Beach,W.A
Summary
I am a permanently employed Clinical Nurse at Perth Children’s Hospital on Ward 4B. I have 9 years of experience in specialties including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, Renal, and Rehabilitation. I have a strong interest in neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy and palliative care.
I am a dedicated and vibrant individual who actively strives to promote nursing development, and education. I strive for nursing excellence in my own nursing practice, and am active in supporting the goals of PCH in accordance with the nursing standards. I have a bubbly demeanour, and always strive to bring a positive work culture. I am proud of the relationships I have with patients and their families to promote & deliver holistic and complete care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Ward 4B
05.2019 - Current
- Advanced Clinical knowledge, skills, and education delivery in specialties including but not limited to; Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Renal, and Rehabilitation.
- Maintained strong working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative approach to excellent patient care delivery.
- Recognise & respond to acute deterioration, demonstrating advanced clinical critical thinking.
- Continuous work towards self professional development and the development of others through education, and quality improvement activities.
- Demonstrated leadership in my role as a Senior Clinical Nurse.
- Established strong rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families within professional boundaries to foster holistic care and promote open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
Ward 4B
10.2024 - 10.2024
- I have had the opportunity to be Acting Clinical Nurse Manager on several occasions within 2023 & 2024.
- I Managed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for a 24 bed high-acuity Specialist Medical Ward ensuring exceptional delivery of care .
- Demonstrated leadership to the Ward 4B nursing workforce, ensuring staff always felt I was approachable and fair in decision making.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in the management of complex patient care, social concerns, complexities, and prolonged patient admissions.
- Championed patient advocacy, working collaboratively with healthcare providers.
- Ensured safety of staff in maintaining a safe workplace, addressing work health safety incidents and hazards.
- Correct use of resources and budgeting.
Staff Development Nurse
Ward 2A
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provision of education within the specialties of but not limited to Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Renal, and Rehabilitation both locally and at Hospital Study Days.
- Train the trainer of: Manual Tasks, Central Venous Access Devices, BBRAUN Smart infusion pumps and Capillary blood gas testing.
- Management of staff Mandatory training compliance.
- Organisation of Neurosurgical Study Day
- Policy review and development
- State-wide benchmarking and review of Clinical Practice
- Education, Organisation, and development of current staff, Graduate registered nurses, and undergraduate students.
Registered Nurse
Ward 4B
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Ward management of acutely unwell patients with complex neurological, neurodegenerative, and genetic disorders.
- Management and education of patients with newly presenting and chronic epilepsy management; including refractory epilepsy.
- Acute Status Epilepticus Pathway
- Management of Post-operative Neurosurgical Patients
- Management of External Ventricular Drains
- Provision of care to patients with positive and negative Hydrocephalus.
- Pre & Post-operative Cardiac surgery management
- Management of unrepaired congenital defects and cardiac failure
- Acute management of Hypercyanotic Spells (TET Spells)
- Post Ct-Angiogram & Heparin infusions
- Acute management of cardiac arrhythmias including SVT
- Pre & Post Renal transplant care
- Manual Exchange and Sleep safe Peritoneal Dialysis
- Rehabilitation of patients post Primary and Traumatic brain injury.
- CVAD management
- Blood product administration
- Complex IV infusions; RAT-G Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab, IVIG, Albumin
- Humidified High Flow Oxygen Delivery
- Vacuum Assisted Dressings
- Catheter, Nasogastric, PEG/PEJ, Stoma
- Pigtail & Underwater Seal Chest Drain
- Bowel Washout
- Delivery of Total Parenteral Nutrition
Registered Nurse
Ward 8A
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Long Stay Surgical Unit
- Management of complex surgical patients following Laparotomy
- Management of patient's with complex Gastroenterology conditions including Hirschsprungs and Gastroschisis.
- Extensive pain assessment & management – Peripheral, epidural and wound site narcotic infusions
- Surgical wound dressings
- Ileostomy management
- Wide variety of surgical drain care
- Escalation of acute deterioration
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA01-2015
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart College
Sorrento, WA01-2012
Skills
- Seizure Types & Management
- Seizure First aid
- Neurological Assessment
- Paediatric Growth & Development
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Renal Transplant Care
- Respiratory Distress
- Sepsis Management
- Cardiac Catheterisation
- Congenital Cardiac Defects
- Humidified High Flow Therapy
- Infant Care
- Meningitis
Accomplishments
- CAHS Rotary Nurse of the Year Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice 2024 – Finalist
- Star of CAHS Consumer Award 2024 – Winner
- Star of CAHS Consumer Award 2023 - Nomination
Timeline
Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
Ward 4B
10.2024 - 10.2024
Staff Development Nurse
Ward 2A
01.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Nurse
Ward 4B
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ward 4B
08.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Ward 8A
02.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart College
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