Diane Warhurst
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Andrew's Private Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Working efficiently and effectively in the Operating Theatre in the role of Scrub/Scout
- Experienced in general surgery, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, obstetrics and gynaecological surgery, dental and maxillofacial surgery, endoscopy, and external cardioversions
- Set up and maintenance of theatre for open, laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
- Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of ACORN Standards for Perioperative Nursing in Australia
- Maintaining sterility and strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures
- Escalation and management of rapid patient deterioration and clinical emergencies
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
St Andrew's Private Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Working efficiently and effectively in the Women and Children's Services ward
- Providing safe, quality, evidence based antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
- Care of the neonate in the Special Care Nursery (Level 2) including respiratory support, enteral feeding, establishment of suck feeding, medication administration, parent crafting and support
- Providing lactation and breastfeeding support and education
- Providing a high standard of assessment, management and ongoing care to adult, obstetric, paediatric, and neonatal patients with acute and chronic illness, injury, and health conditions
- Recognising and responding to adult, obstetric, paediatric, and neonatal emergencies and clinical deterioration
- Requirement for periodic redeployment to medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards, Critical Care Unit, and the Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Assessment, management and ongoing evaluation of chronic and acute illness and injury in the Corrective Services environment
- Providing primary health care for patients including timely and accurate triage for treatment, referral and health screening, health promotion programs and strategies, and complex wound assessment and care
- Rapid response to medical and mental health emergencies and patient deterioration
- Clinical Coordinator for the Opioid Substitute Treatment (OST) Program
- Compliance with the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program (QOTP) for opioid dependence and prescription opioids
- Strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures, medication and vaccination administration and storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations
Registered Nurse
Warwick Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2020
- Working efficiently and effectively in the perioperative environment including Scrub/Scout, anaesthetic, recovery and endoscopy roles
- Participation in an "on call" roster for after hours and weekend perioperative requirements
- Experienced in general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecological surgery, urology, orthopaedic surgery, and maxillofacial surgery
- Working efficiently and effectively in the medical and surgical wards, rehabilitation ward, day surgery, infusion centre, and emergency department
- Recognising and responding to patient emergencies and clinical deterioration including patient stabilisation for transport to tertiary facilities
Education
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
TAFE Queensland
South Bank, QLD08-2024
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD11-2021
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD04-2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD09-2011
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD12-2008
Additional Qualifications
Justice of the Peace (Qualified) : 06/2023
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice - Brisbane, QLD
Voluntary Assisted Dying Practitioner : 01/2023
Voluntary Assisted Dying Queensland - Ipswich, QLD
Immunisation Program - Registered Nurse Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 Course : 01/2020
Cunningham Centre - Toowoomba, QLD
Courses
Preceptor Essentials Course : 10/2024
St Andrew's Private Hospital - Ipswich, QLD
Paediatric Advanced Life Support : 05/2024
St Andrew's Private Hospital - Ipswich, QLD
Neonatal Resuscitation : 05/2024
St Andrew's Private Hospital - Ipswich, QLD
RANZCOG Fetal Surveillance Program : 05/2024
North West Private Hospital - Everton Park, QLD
Leadership Essentials Program : 12/2021
Ipswich Hospital - Ipswich, QLD
Referees
Renae Heatley
Nurse Unit Manager
Women and Children's Services
St Andrew's Private Hospital
Ramsay Health
(07) 3816 9359
HeatleyR@ramsayhealth.com.au
Clare Price
Nurse Unit Manager
Perioperative Services
St Andrew's Private Hospital
Ramsay Health
(07) 3816 9161
PriceClare@ramsayhealth.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Andrew's Private Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
St Andrew's Private Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre
06.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Warwick Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2020
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
TAFE Queensland
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Midwifery -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
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