Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Elisa Birch

Mount Cotton,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Paediatric Nurse with a proven track record at Queensland Children's Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care planning and quality improvement. Skilled in medical recordkeeping and critical thinking, I excel in fast-paced environments, fostering staff education and teamwork. My leadership in pediatric nursing has consistently improved treatment outcomes and unit efficiency. I have worked in a number of senior CN roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Paediatric Nurse Including CN Roles

Queensland Children's Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
10.2014 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed a team of nurses, AINs, students whilst working with the inter- disciplinary team

Paediatric Nurse

Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
Brisbane, QLD
11.2012 - 08.2013
  • Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.

Community Paediatric Nurse

East Lancs PCT Complex Packages of Care Team
Burnley In England
10.2008 - 05.2012
  • Taught students, carers and junior nurses how to care for children in the community with a variety of medical needs.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Developed policies and booklets on suctioning and ventilation.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.

Education

Post Grad Foundations of Palliative Care - Nursing

Bolton University
Bolton England

Post Grad Course - Mentorship Nursing

Lancaster University
Lancaster Uk

Some College (No Degree) - Sign Language 2 Year Course

Blackburn College
Blackburn England

Diploma in Paediatric Nursing - Nursing

University of Preston
Preston, England
09.2007

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Care Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Team Supervision
  • All work experience in Paediatric Nursing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Staff education and training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Communication skills
  • Thrive on a fast paced enviroment

Timeline

Paediatric Nurse Including CN Roles

Queensland Children's Hospital
10.2014 - Current

Paediatric Nurse

Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
11.2012 - 08.2013

Community Paediatric Nurse

East Lancs PCT Complex Packages of Care Team
10.2008 - 05.2012

Post Grad Foundations of Palliative Care - Nursing

Bolton University

Post Grad Course - Mentorship Nursing

Lancaster University

Some College (No Degree) - Sign Language 2 Year Course

Blackburn College

Diploma in Paediatric Nursing - Nursing

University of Preston
Elisa Birch