Debra Mullan
Registered Nurse
34 Marshall Way Nambucca Heads,NSW
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality care standards. Focused on maximizing resources to provide a safe working environment that delivers quality patient care.
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge in Perioperative patient care. Well developed interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable team leader, instrument and circulating nurse.
Proven interdisciplinary collaboration skills with a focused on optimizing patient care and safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager Consultant
Northern Territory (NT) Department Of Health (DoH)
11.2013 - 08.2024
- Provide leadership and direction for the provision of quality patient focused care across the facility through promotion of values and best practice principles.
- Maintain a high level awareness of; and implementation of ACORN and NSQHS Standards.
- Provide a professional link between Perioperative Services and the Executive Management Team by demonstration accountable management and leadership of the Perioperative Services Business.
- Contribute to and participated in strategic policy development.
- Worked at least eight (8) hours per month as scrub, scout nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Nurse Specialist Scrub/Scout Perioperative Unit
The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
02.2005 - 10.2013
- Instrument and Circulating Nurse across a broad base of surgical specialties. Clinical specialist Vascular, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery.
- Instrument Nurse; Member of sterile team who scrubs, gowns and gloves for surgical procedure. Responsible for setting up and handing sterile supplies and instruments to surgeon. Maintain accurate count of all accountable items throughout procedure. Consistently monitor intra-operative environment and aseptic status of sterile field.
- Circulating nurse; Advocate for patient and ensure a safe environment. Coordinate activities in the operating room. Implement the nursing plan of care, supply the sterile team as needed and document all care the patient receives. Undertake and document the count of all accountable items, together with the instrument nurse. Consistently monitor the intra-operative environment and the aseptic status of the sterile field.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Plastics, Urology
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Adelaide, SA
01.1993 - 02.2013
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Instrument, Circulating nurse Plastics, Urology and Renal Transplant surgery.
- Provide leadership and training to novice and post graduate nurses within the specialist field.
- Develop, maintain and teach procedure documents.
- Chair South Australia (SA) Branch of the Australasian Urology Nurses Association.
- Developed strong relationships with medical device representatives staying informed on cutting-edge urology equipment and technology
- Conducted research studies to identify new treatments and advancements in the field of urology
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in urology medicine
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in urology care delivery
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans for urology patients
- Streamlined processes within the department, leading to increased efficiency and better resource allocation
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth
Education
Certificate - Health Care Management
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA 04.2001 -
License Exam - Nursing
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Massachusetts USA 04.2001 -
Certificate in Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Adelaide, SA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing
The University of New England
Armidale, NSW 04.2001 -
Timeline
Nurse Manager Consultant
Northern Territory (NT) Department Of Health (DoH)
11.2013 - 08.2024
Nurse Specialist Scrub/Scout Perioperative Unit
The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
02.2005 - 10.2013
Certificate - Health Care Management
Flinders University
04.2001 -
License Exam - Nursing
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
04.2001 -
Certificate in Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing
The University of New England
04.2001 -
Clinical Nurse Specialist Plastics, Urology
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.1993 - 02.2013
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