Diane Dawson
Templestowe Lower,VIC
Summary
Patient-oriented critical care nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled the field with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives. Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse - Casual Resource Team
Epworth HealthCare
Richmond/BoxHill/East Melbourne , VIC
05.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to critical care nursing practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to critical care nursing practice standards.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Austin Health
Heidelberg , Vic
11.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Clinical Research Nurse
Alfred Health
Prahran, Vic
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensured compliance with ethical standards while conducting research activities.
- Documented adverse events and reported them in a timely manner.
- Organized and maintained research databases using software programs such as REDCap or EPIC EMR.
- Maintained accurate records of all study-related activities including participant enrollment numbers, visits completed and any follow-up procedures performed.
Clinical Research Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
Richmond , Vic
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed recruitment strategies for enrolling eligible subjects into studies.
- Participated in training sessions related to Good Clinical Practices.
- Documented case report forms and collected data for study research logs.
- Recruited, interviewed and enrolled patients to increase number of participants.
- Screened research study candidates for eligibility and obtained consent documentation.
Medical Representative
Medtronic
Heidelberg , Vic
04.1996 - 06.2018
- Performed regular visits to doctors' offices and hospitals to discuss products with health care professionals.
- Created detailed reports of sales activities including customer feedback, competitor analysis, and market trends.
- Maintained records of sales activities such as appointments made, calls placed, samples distributed.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing successes achieved during the period covered.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
Richmond , Vic
02.1993 - 03.1995
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Education
Certificate of Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Epworth HealthCare
Richmond, VIC11-1993
Diploma of Applied Nursing - Nursing Practice
Deakin University
Warrnambool, VIC12-1988
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Compassionate Care
Affiliations
- Volunteer for the Disabled Wintersports Australia programe giving my time to others to enjoy the outdoors in nature in winter wonder land
- Enjoy playing tennis, snow sports and stand up paddle boarding
- Enjoy being outdoors, gardening, costal walks, mountain bike riding and walking in nature
- Contribute and enjoy being on a committee of Oldina ski club
Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeded sales targets, managed key accounts and inventory for a Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty products.
- Developed content, organised and facilitated educational training seminars for Laboratory staff, meetings and client presentations.
References
- Sanjee De Silva - Unit Manager Cath Lab Epworth Healthcare Richmond ph: 0409 384 187
- Jenni Flynn - Medical Oncology Team Leader Research Department Epworth HealthCare Richmond ph: 0425 876 266
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Alfred Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Austin Health
11.2019 - Current
Critical Care Nurse - Casual Resource Team
Epworth HealthCare
05.2019 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
04.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Representative
Medtronic
04.1996 - 06.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
02.1993 - 03.1995
Certificate of Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
Epworth HealthCare
Diploma of Applied Nursing - Nursing Practice
Deakin University