Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Elise Hopkins

Elise Hopkins

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Proven ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Holding a postgraduate qualification in Oncology/Haematology nursing, I possess a deep understanding of immunocompromised conditions and a commitment to excellence in patient care. With a keen interest in ongoing skill development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Lead

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Successfully facilitated engaging and interactive training sessions that enhanced participants' understanding and retention of key concepts.
  • Provided onsite support and assistance to customers
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively resolving various issues
  • Served as subject matter expert for internal and external customers
  • Assumes the role of a trusted expert providing guidance and support for clinical and technical questions.
  • Provided direct supervision, guidance, and direction to clinical specialists

Clinical Specialist

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Designed, developed, and delivered customer training and troubleshooting support as a field-based Clinical Specialist.
  • Provided expertise to internal and external customers as a subject matter expert.
  • Contributed clinical expertise to global projects.
  • Utilizing problem-solving skills to effectively handle complex customer issues, thereby maximizing product faith and fostering sales growth.
  • Streamlined complaint management processes.

Clinical Nurse Facilitator (Undergraduate Nursing)

Epworth Health Care
, VIC
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Managed and scheduled undergraduate nursing (RN and EN) clinical placements across various clinical specialty units.
  • Managed and independently supervised a team of up to 10 students
  • Performed comprehensive evaluations according to specific university guidelines
  • Maintained open communication with university regarding performance concerns and implemented necessary actions.

Nurse Unit Manager - Heamatology / Oncology

Epworth Health Care (Epworth Eastern)
Boxhill, VIC
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw the efficient functioning of a Hematology/Oncology inpatient ward with 30 beds.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing the performance and development of a team consisting of 30 FTE personnel.
  • Managed change initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
  • Implemented innovative approach to nursing care delivery - Team Nursing
  • Proposed business optimization improvements
  • Developed strong relationships with managers and direct reports through effective interpersonal skills, leading to a highly efficient team
  • Managed recruitment and mentoring for new employees.

Nurse Unit Manager - Head Neck and Lung

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
04.2014 - 10.2014

Clinician Researcher

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
East Melbourne , VIC
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Coordinated and managed a 1-year research project to streamline nursing cancer pain practice, leading to improved patient-reported pain outcomes.
  • Expanded skill set in developing ethics proposals

Patient Services Manager / Bed Manager

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2012 - 04.2014

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Heamatology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse / Critical Care Registered Nurse - Emergency

The Alfred Hospital
Prahan, VIC
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for Triage, Resuscitation, and Trauma Care within the Emergency Department as a Critical Care Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Heamatology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2008 - 01.2010

Education

Diploma of Management -

Swinburne University

Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing (Critical Care) -

Latrobe University

Post Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing / Palliative Care -

Melbourne University

Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction -

Deakin University

Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion) with Distinction -

Deakin University

Skills

  • Teamwork and Autonomy: Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member
  • Knowledge Transfer: Skilled in teaching and assessing successful knowledge transfer
  • Motivation and Leadership: Self-motivated with effective leadership and change management skills
  • Problem-Solving: Proficient problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to adapt to various audiences
  • Professionalism: Consistently demonstrates professionalism in interactions with customers and colleagues
  • Continuous Learning: Driven and motivated learner, committed to ongoing growth and development
  • Collaboration and Adaptability: Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously to meet patient needs and departmental goals
  • Organisation and Time Management: Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and effective time management

Link

linkedin.com/in/elise-h-13b02ba2

Accomplishments

APAC Unsung Heroes Award FY 2022 - Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Lead

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2024

Clinical Specialist

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
02.2017 - 08.2022

Clinical Nurse Facilitator (Undergraduate Nursing)

Epworth Health Care
01.2016 - 02.2017

Nurse Unit Manager - Head Neck and Lung

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
04.2014 - 10.2014

Nurse Unit Manager - Heamatology / Oncology

Epworth Health Care (Epworth Eastern)
01.2014 - 01.2016

Clinician Researcher

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
04.2013 - 04.2014

Patient Services Manager / Bed Manager

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2012 - 04.2014

Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Heamatology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse / Critical Care Registered Nurse - Emergency

The Alfred Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse - Heamatology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2008 - 01.2010

Diploma of Management -

Swinburne University

Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing (Critical Care) -

Latrobe University

Post Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing / Palliative Care -

Melbourne University

Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction -

Deakin University

Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion) with Distinction -

Deakin University
Elise Hopkins