6 years of rehabilitative nursing practice within Metro North Hospitals.
Working safety and effectively in accordance to scope of practice, adhering to the NMBA professional standards and code of ethics to support and develop professional practise within the workplace.
Prioritising, recognising and responding appropriately to clinically deteriorating patients.
Implementing the Metro North HHS Values (Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and High Performance) in all aspects of nursing practice.
Active involvement in the NSQHS portfolio group - Standard 5 - Comprehensive care.
Developing and improving time management skills to provide the most effective and safe professional nursing practice.
Teamwork and effective professional communication within the multidisciplinary team to increase patient safety, progression towards patient goals and prioritise patient centred care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
11.2024 - Current
Acted as Team leader of a variety of shift times, leading and guiding a team of 6-8 nurses offering support during high-acuity shifts in a 30-bed Rehabilitation unit, ensuring quality patient care and smooth workflow.
Delegated tasks based on staff competency, patient needs, and workload to optimize efficiency and maintain safety standards.
Mentored new graduate nurses and precepted nursing students, providing guidance, feedback, and educational support.
Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely care, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
Work with the after hours team consisting of the After hours Nurse Manager, and Doctors to maintain appropriate communication and escalation of patients of concern
Co-Led - Standard 5 NSQHS - Comprehensive care portfolio group
Registered Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2021 - 11.2024
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary nursing teams during shifts, effectively delegating tasks to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care delivery.
Provide advanced clinical and therapeutic nursing interventions to patients with complex co-morbidities, including spinal cord injuries, stroke, and trauma-related presentations.
Deliver holistic care to patients with diverse and complex diagnoses transitioning from emergency, ICU, orthopaedics, vascular, plastics, neurosurgery, cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, and palliative care units.
Consistently embody and promote Metro North Health’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, High Performance, and Teamwork in all aspects of nursing practice.
Serve as an active Preceptor for graduate nurses and new staff, supporting their development through structured clinical guidance and mentorship.
Appointed Student Clinical Teaching Fellow in partnership with The University of Queensland, facilitating high-quality clinical education and supervision for nursing students on placement at STARS.
Integrate digital health systems into clinical practice, including proficient use of IeMR for documentation and care coordination, and Pyxis for medication safety and administration.
Maintain current competencies and contribute to workplace safety as a trained Fire Warden and Manual Handling Coach, supporting best practices in emergency preparedness and patient mobility.
Actively contribute to quality and safety initiatives through participation in NSQHS Standard 5 (Comprehensive Care) portfolio group.
Skilled in managing complex respiratory needs, including comprehensive tracheostomy care and weaning, within a rehabilitation framework.
Provide empathetic, evidence-based palliative care tailored to the patient’s stage and preferences throughout their palliative journey.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital; Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2019 - 02.2021
Experience working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient centered care and proudly achieve patient’s rehabilitation goals in a 30 bed sub-acute ward.
Working in teams, utilising practice partnership and delegation with a range of nursing skill mixes including AIN, EN, EEN, RN and CN.
Providing quality care and education to patients with a diverse medical history with multiple co-morbidities using up to date evidence based practice.
Strive to meet patient goals within the ward to strive for a safe discharge.
Experience in assessing patients, monitoring patient safety in conjunction with the patients goals and plan of care.
Professional bedside manner whilst having a professional rapport with patients and their families.
Administering medications, managing wound care, as well as striving for patient independence in accordance with discharge planning.
Actively participated in National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) portfolio group.
Experience with wound care management such as; negative pressure wound therapy (VAC and PICO), pressure injuries, skin tears, burns, diabetic wounds and surgical wounds.
Proficient with IV medications, stoma cares, PEG/NGT and IDC & SPC management.
Incorporated GARU’s core values; teamwork, praise, support, therapeutic environment and humour into every day practice.
Assistant in Nursing
Aveo Durack
05.2017 - 02.2019
Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to accurate care planning.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
11-2018
Skills
AHPRA Registered Nurse – NMW0002215572
Accredited Preceptor, Student Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) – The University of Queensland
Fire Warden, Patient Manual Handling Coach, Ward 4A Weigh Champion
Certified FIM Clinician – Accredited by Australian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC)
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Management – Completed 2024
ADHOC PICC Workshop – Completed 2024
Interprofessional Education Facilitator Training – Completed 2023
Graduate Nurse Transition Program – Completed 2020
Metro North HHS Mandatory Training – Current: Basic Life Support Fire Safety Patient Handling Hand Hygiene Infection Control Cytotoxic Safety Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Occupational Violence Prevention BloodSafe (Administration)
Vaccinated against all Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)
Certification
AHPRA Registration NMW0002215572
Accredited Preceptor, Fire Warden, Patient Manual Handling Coach, Student Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) and ward 4A Weigh Champion
Successfully completed Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD) Management Resource module and ADHOC PICC Workshop (2024)
Inter-professional Education Facilitator’s Training Program (2023)
Accredited FIM (Functional Independence Measurement) clinician recognised nationally with Australian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC).
Successfully completed New graduate transition program (2020)
Certified in Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds (SIBR) training.
Currently vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs)
Up to date mandatory requirements for Metro North Hospital & Health Service including: Basic life support, fire safety, patient handling, hand-hygiene, cytotoxic safety, child abuse and neglect capability self-assessment tool, infection control, occupational violence prevention and blood safe – administration.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2021 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital; Metro North Hospital & Health Service
Procedural Services A03 Administration Officer at Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) HospitalProcedural Services A03 Administration Officer at Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) Hospital
Clinical Nurse - Combined Clinics at Surgical Treatment And Rehabilitation ServiceClinical Nurse - Combined Clinics at Surgical Treatment And Rehabilitation Service