Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Clinical Placements
Registration Numbers
Other Education
Community Service
References
Affiliations
Timeline
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FIONA STEVENSON

FIONA STEVENSON

GYMEA,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Committed to ongoing professional development demonstrated through NMBA requirements to maintain, improve and broaden my knowledge and competencies and further develop personal and professional qualities.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Health Nurse Transformer

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN
01.2024 - Current
  • Advocate and enabler to educate and empower other nurses and health professionals to increase confidence in using digital health technologies in routine practice.
  • Share digital health knowledge and education with others to increase uptake and adoption of digital health behaviours.
  • Online leadership training.

Community Council Representative

E Central And Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN)
01.2023 - Current

Provide expertise and commitment when representing EIS and or Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Act ethically, with honesty and integrity in best interests of EIS at all times.

  • Attend monthly meetings; to promote continuity.
  • Prepare for each meeting by reading and considering agenda items, papers circulated and other relevant documents before meetings.
  • Provide written report of significant issues of interest using External Meeting Report template.
  • Remain informed of EIS Board Key Messages and CESPHN Strategic Plan.
  • Participate fully and frankly in deliberations and discussions; to encourage diversity of opinion.
  • Make decisions fairly, impartially and promptly, considering all available information.
  • Maintain and respect confidential discussions as appropriate.

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Shire Doctors and Dentists
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Prepare and create policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain QI activities to achieve AGPAL accreditation
  • Applied and successfully achieved CESPHN grants
  • Undertake orientation, induction for nursing and nursing students
  • Secured and implemented contracts with Universities and Colleges to support future Nursing Students
  • Prepare and assist with minor surgical procedures and suture/staple removal
  • Undertake Health Assessments 40-49 diabetes, 45-49 & >75yo
  • Implement preventative nurse run Diabetes Cycle of Care
  • ECG’s, immunisations, Blood collection, Ear syringing
  • Medical stock and vaccines inventory, orders and management
  • Arrange roster for practise nursing staff
  • Arrange in service meetings for nursing and doctors from PHN
  • Update website content and create pamphlets for promotional material including 24 ABPM, Health Assessments and Heart Health Check
  • Training new nursing staff, nursing and medical students
  • Update and manage Maintenance and calibration of equipment
  • Track Home medication reviews and billing
  • Track Cosmetic Botox and fillers and billing
  • Responsible for management of administration and running COVID and flu vaccination clinics
  • EHealth uploads to My Health Record
  • Referral to My Aged Care for patients providing consent
  • Proda, Best Practice.
  • Supported organizational growth goals by participating in recruitment efforts including interviewing candidates, extending job offers, and facilitating orientation programs.
  • Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

NSW Health – The Sutherland Hospital
04.2017 - 08.2022
  • Undertake assessments, evaluate, plan and deliver care in mental health setting in accordance with National Mental Health Standards, NSW Health and SESLHD policies and procedures
  • Communicate effectively with consumers and families/care providers to ensure consumer needs are identified and requirements met
  • Liase with interdisciplinary teams and health care professionals to provide and ensure continuity of care for consumers
  • Analyse and provide solutions to situations in order to resolve patient care issues whilst working within scope of professional practice
  • Ensure physical health of mental health consumers as per Ministry of Health Guidelines
  • Provide accurate assessments of clinical issues and consumers strengths to develop, monitor and review recovery focused management plans and effective discharge planning
  • Maintain up to date knowledge and skills and practice within the risk management, safety and quality frameworks as per SESLHD
  • Demonstrate active commitment to clinical supervision for self and colleagues
  • Commit to ongoing skills and professional development and share skills and expertise to support professional development of colleagues
  • Maintain clear and concise patient records that meet legislative requirements to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse (COVID Testing Caringbah & Hurstville)

NSW Health – The Sutherland Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Prepare and order pathology tests for patient
  • Carry out COVID PCR tests
  • Communicate clearly and provide current advise and recommendations in line with NSW Health & DOH
  • Undertake assessments, evaluate, plan and deliver care in COVID testing centre in accordance with NSW Health and SESLHD policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Disability Support Casual Worker

Southern Sydney Trusted Care
08.2014 - 11.2017
  • Observed and identified changes in 54 yo male with mental health history including: Psychiatric, depression and attempt suicide using assessment techniques and updated documentation
  • Prepared and tailored care accordingly to suit clients requirements including; 21 yo male with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy, 28 yo male with Prader-Willi Syndrome and 18 yo female with severe traumatic brain injury after being hit by a train
  • Planned and carried out manual handling of clients established through appropriate H&S strategies and equipment
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.

Managing Director

The Birds Nest Australia
04.2010 - 11.2013
  • Negotiated with wholesalers regarding cost, payment terms and deliveries
  • Facilitated appropriate interpersonal, verbal and written communication with customers in the shop and over the phone
  • Prepared and devised quotes for customers
  • Adjusted problem-solving skills according to individual scenario
  • Provided care and nutrition for livestock
  • Liaised with veterinarians when necessary regarding treatment and appropriate medication administration.

Operations Manager (Asbestos Division)

Tetra Consulting Ltd
08.2001 - 05.2008
  • Identified and strategised streamlined processes
  • Planned and coordinated daily operations of both surveying and office teams to achieve agreed KPI targets
  • Identified and tailored individual staff education requirements and arranged additional training when necessary
  • Forecasted and authorized equipment purchases for staff
  • Researched and organized tightened systems and prepared administration to maintain UKAS & ISO9001 accreditation standards.

Education

Using Clinical Heath Data For Better Healthcare

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
03.2024

EHealth: More Than Just An Electronic Record

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
03.2024

Understanding Vaccines and the NIP (Authorised Nurse Immuniser) -

SA Health
02.2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
11.2016

Preventing Dementia MOOC

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
08.2016

Emergency Mental Health First Aid

University of Wollongong
Sydney, NSW
06.2016

Skills

  • Healthcare billing
  • NDIS
  • My Aged Care Referrals
  • Care Coordination
  • GPMP/TCA
  • First Aid
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • EMR, Best Practice, Proda Systems
  • Licensed by AHPRA nursing board
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Develop and maintain Clinical Policies and Procedures
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Clinical supervision of nursing staff and students

Accomplishments

  • Successful in applying and being awarded CESPHN funding for grants;
  • Intellectual Disability Inclusion Program $5,000
  • Nurse Winter Vaccination Program $2,000
  • Strengthening Medicare GP Grant $20,000
  • Beyond the C - Hepatitis C Grant $1,500



  • Collaborated with Universities and Colleges to secure contracts for facilitation of Nursing students clinical placements.

Clinical Placements

  • 07/2016, 08/2016, St George Hospital, Operating Theatres
  • 06/2016, 06/2016, Uniting Care Nunyara, Aged Care
  • 04/2016, 04/2016, Sutherland Hospital, Mental Health Inpatient & Rehab
  • 11/2015, 12/2015, Wollongong Hospital, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC)
  • 08/2015, 08/2015, Sutherland Hospital, Cooinda Ward – Gastro & Respiratory
  • 03/2015, 04/2015, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Hunter Bailey Ward - Respiratory
  • 10/2014, 10/2014, Prince of Wales Hospital, Perioperative Unit
  • 05/2014, 05/2014, St George Hospital, Medical Assessment Unit

Registration Numbers

AHPRA - Division 1 Registered Nurse No: NMW0002076264

Working with Children Check: WWC0417800E

CPR: HLTAID009

National Police Check (NPC) 

Other Education

  • 06/2016, Emergency Mental Health First Aid, University of Wollongong
  • 07/2016, 08/2016, Preventing Dementia MOOC, University of Tasmania

Community Service

  • 2019, Caringbah Public School, P&C Uniform treasurer, Provide support with canteen and orientation day preparations.
  • 2015-2017, Wanda Nippers, Assist at events and with beach setup duties.

References

Available on request

Affiliations

  • Shire GP's

Timeline

Digital Health Nurse Transformer

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN
01.2024 - Current

Community Council Representative

E Central And Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN)
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Shire Doctors and Dentists
03.2022 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse (COVID Testing Caringbah & Hurstville)

NSW Health – The Sutherland Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

NSW Health – The Sutherland Hospital
04.2017 - 08.2022

Disability Support Casual Worker

Southern Sydney Trusted Care
08.2014 - 11.2017

Managing Director

The Birds Nest Australia
04.2010 - 11.2013

Operations Manager (Asbestos Division)

Tetra Consulting Ltd
08.2001 - 05.2008

Using Clinical Heath Data For Better Healthcare

University of Sydney

EHealth: More Than Just An Electronic Record

University of Sydney

Understanding Vaccines and the NIP (Authorised Nurse Immuniser) -

SA Health

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong

Preventing Dementia MOOC

University of Tasmania

Emergency Mental Health First Aid

University of Wollongong
FIONA STEVENSON