Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Emma Clough

Haven,VIC

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Grampians Health, excelling in patient care and resource allocation. Proven leadership in emergency response and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking and advanced life support, consistently enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction. Committed to fostering collaboration and implementing innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Afterhours Coordinator

Grampians Health
Horsham, VIC
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care and response times through collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff.
  • Monitored inpatient bed utilisation, facilities, and staff to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while communicating with compassion and empathy.
  • Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently.
  • Directed and supervised medical, clerical, and maintenance personnel with thorough evaluations.
  • Leave replacement as Acting Operations Manager in 2024.
  • Leave replacement as Acting Access Manager recently this year.

Registered Nurse

Wimmeral Health Care Group/Now Grampians Health
Horsham, VIC
01.2006 - Current
  • Graduation year in 2006, rotating through medical and surgical wards, paediatrics, theatre, gynecology, and aged care.
  • Critical care rotations through the intensive care unit and the emergency department in 2008.
  • Remained on the casual roster while in another position in community health.

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse

Grampians Health
Horsham, VIC
10.2017 - 06.2023

Administered Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support in critical situations.

Managed intubation and ventilation to ensure airway patency.

Executed intravenous cannulation for effective medication delivery.

Utilised GEM/Istat devices for pathology analysis and interpretation.

Demonstrated no lift competency in patient handling practices.

Facilitated Patient-Controlled Analgesia for narcotic administration.

Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests as needed.

Formulated action plans during emergencies or high-demand periods.

Welfare Coordinator/Careers Coordinator

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College
Dimboola, VIC
01.2012 - 12.2014

Conducted mental health assessments and facilitated referrals for students.

Implemented sexual education programs to promote awareness and safety.

Delivered health education and support, enhancing student knowledge.

Developed health awareness initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyle choices.

Coordinated career education in 2014, including career counselling and guidance.

Managed VET programs and school-based apprenticeships to provide practical opportunities.

Arranged work experience placements to prepare students for future careers.

Registered Nurse/Intensive Care Unit

Royal Darwin Hospita;
Darwin, NT
05.2009 - 09.2009

Provided intensive care in High Dependency Unit for critical patients from Northern Australia and South East Asia.

Administered Advanced Life Support techniques to stabilise critically ill patients.

Executed Basic Life Support procedures effectively in emergency situations.

Demonstrated medications competency by managing complex medication regimens.

Cared for patients in critical states, ensuring timely interventions and monitoring.

Program Volunteer

World Youth International
Kenya, N/A
06.2007 - 09.2007

Contributed to three-month volunteer program in Kenya, focusing on medical camp organization.

Assisted with wound clinics to provide essential care to patients.

Engaged with children at Babies Orphanage, offering companionship and support.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Career Education And Development

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2014

Post Graduate Diploma - Paramedicine

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
12-2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Practice - Critical Care

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2008

Bachelor of Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Ballarat, VIC
12-2005

Skills

  • Patient care and management
  • Resource allocation
  • Medical staff coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Emergency response
  • Policy implementation
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Technology and information proficiency

Accomplishments

  • 2003 - Australian Government Rural and Remote Nurse Scholarship Program: Undergraduate Scholarship awarded by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia.
  • 2004 - Participation in the first 3-day ACU National Student Conference in Sydney.
  • 2006-2021: Neonatal resuscitation, PIPER in services, Dräger ventilator updates, and continuing to upgrade my skills within the workplace by attending regular in-services and mandatory training.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Afterhours Coordinator

Grampians Health
01.2021 - Current

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse

Grampians Health
10.2017 - 06.2023

Welfare Coordinator/Careers Coordinator

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College
01.2012 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse/Intensive Care Unit

Royal Darwin Hospita;
05.2009 - 09.2009

Program Volunteer

World Youth International
06.2007 - 09.2007

Registered Nurse

Wimmeral Health Care Group/Now Grampians Health
01.2006 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate - Career Education And Development

RMIT University

Post Graduate Diploma - Paramedicine

University of Ballarat

Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Practice - Critical Care

Deakin University

Bachelor of Nursing

Australian Catholic University
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