Fiona Nuske
Horsham,Australia
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Grade 5 Nurse Manager
Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented individualized care plans designed by healthcare professionals to address specific client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments or outings to promote social engagement and access to necessary services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Clinical Care Manager
Dunmunkle Lodge
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Dunmunkle Lodge (Minyip)
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for consumers.
- Practiced high level of professionalism to safeguard patient information and maintain data integrity.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of best practices in clinical care management.
- Developed individualized care plans to promote person-centered treatment goals and enhance overall wellbeing.
- Streamlined care coordination processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of healthcare services.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team building through active participation in staff trainings, workshops, and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care through regular team meetings and case conferences.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and consumer care.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss consumer care plans.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, rights, and preferences throughout the care management process, empowering them to make informed healthcare decisions.
District Nursing, Infection Control (part-time)
Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed expertise in wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Implemented preventative care strategies that led to decreased emergency room visits among high-risk populations within the district.
- Offered support during end-of-life situations, providing comfort and compassionate care for both patients and their families during challenging times.
- Served as a mentor for newly qualified nurses within the team, guiding them through case management processes and providing valuable feedback for growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and developing individualized care plans.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Maintained safety, risk management, and infection control standards.
- Promoted patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and timely reporting of incidents.
- Improved infection control measures, resulting in a significant decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a safe environment through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Implemented updated infection control protocols, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections in patients.
- Assisted in maintaining accreditation status through meticulous documentation and reporting of infection control data.
- Boosted team efficiency with thorough training on infection control protocols for new staff members.
Short contracts, Covid Vaccination Clinic and Covid swabbing clinic (casual)
Wimmera Healthcare group
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Wimmera Healthcare Group (Horsham and Dimboola)
- Dementia Support Nurse Community based (2016-2017)
- District Nursing ( Casual)
- Dimboola campus (Casual)
- (Horsham and Dimboola)
Casual Registered Division 1 Nurse (Acute, Aged care, District nursing)
Rural Northwest Health
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: (Hopetoun Campus)
- (Hopetoun Campus)
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate interventions based on individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry guidelines.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, addressing medical, emotional, and social needs of each patient.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Acute, Aged care, District nurse (Casual Bank)
Portland District Health
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Performed accurate documentation of resident assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing residents concerns promptly and professionally.
Registered Nurse Division 1 grade 4 (Permanent Part time)
Domayne Principal Aged Care
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Domayne Pricipal Aged Care (Warrnambool)
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
Registered Nurse division 1 (facility closed)
Portland Private Nursing Home
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Conducted thorough consumer 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to aged care consumers.
Registered Nurse division 1 on the Casual bank Acute and Aged care
Rural Northwest Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Rural Northwest Health (Warracknabeal Campus)
- 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 treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Tasmania11.2017
CERTIFICATE IV IN HEALTH (NURSING) - Nursing Administration
University of Ballarat Horsham Campus
Horsham, VIC11.2001
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY SERVICE - Family And Community Services
University of Ballarat Horsham Campus
Horsham 12.1998
Foundations For Infection Control - Infection Control
Acipic
Tasmania 10.2019
CERTIFICATE IV IN FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT -
Lasa Victoria
Melbourne, VIC01.2013
BACHELOR OF NURSING (With Distinction) - Nursing
RMIT University Hamilton
Hamilton, VIC01.2003
Skills
- Time management
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team player
- Empathic listener and effective communication skills
- Proficient customer service skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- High level of autonomy
Affiliations
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victoria Branch)
- Australian College of Infection Control
Registration - Ahpra
- Division 1 Nursing Registration, 01/01/03, Nurses Board Victoria
- Division 2 Nursing Registration, 01/01/01
Personal Qualities
- Honest and Caring Person with Outgoing Personality
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Teamwork skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse Grade 5 Nurse Manager
Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village
06.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Care Manager
Dunmunkle Lodge
08.2022 - 06.2024
Short contracts, Covid Vaccination Clinic and Covid swabbing clinic (casual)
Wimmera Healthcare group
11.2020 - 12.2022
District Nursing, Infection Control (part-time)
Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2022
Casual Registered Division 1 Nurse (Acute, Aged care, District nursing)
Rural Northwest Health
01.2012 - 01.2021
Acute, Aged care, District nurse (Casual Bank)
Portland District Health
01.2009 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse Division 1 grade 4 (Permanent Part time)
Domayne Principal Aged Care
01.2006 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse division 1 (facility closed)
Portland Private Nursing Home
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse division 1 on the Casual bank Acute and Aged care
Rural Northwest Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
CERTIFICATE IV IN HEALTH (NURSING) - Nursing Administration
University of Ballarat Horsham Campus
CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY SERVICE - Family And Community Services
University of Ballarat Horsham Campus
Foundations For Infection Control - Infection Control
Acipic
CERTIFICATE IV IN FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT -
Lasa Victoria
BACHELOR OF NURSING (With Distinction) - Nursing
RMIT University Hamilton
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