Felicity Irvine
Duncraig
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse with extensive experience at St John Of God Subiaco Hospital, excelling in care coordination and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective staff management. Adept at clinical judgment, mentoring junior staff, and streamlining discharge processes to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
St John Of God Subiaco Hospital
08.2015 - Current
- Ensure smooth operation of the unit through strategic patient delegation.
- Maintain strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Act as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Stay current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Increase patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Streamline patient discharge process, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Optimise patient scheduling and workflow, reducing waiting times and maximising resource utilisation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Identify clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Monitor clinical staff performance and provide feedback.
- Mentore junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Respond to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Mentor new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse
St John Of God Subiaco Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Led daily rounds to assess patient needs and coordinate optimal care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
High School Certificate - TEE -
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Peppermint Grove, WABachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WABachelor of Education -
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WASkills
Staff management
Certification
Advanced Life Support
Volunteer Roles
- Volunteer Surf Lifesaver (Bronze Medallion)
- Nippers Age Manager - surf safety education and coaching in open water swimming and board paddling
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
St John Of God Subiaco Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
St John Of God Subiaco Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2011
High School Certificate - TEE -
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Education -
Edith Cowan University