Frances Cartwright
Kedron,Australia
Summary
Professional, highly trained emergency nurse with diverse and comprehensive clinical experience. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and performance of rapid emergency interventions. Strong critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Skilled practitioner with proven ability to perform clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Retrieval Services Queensland
05.2024 - Current
- High level, critical communication and collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including providers such as LifeFlight, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service; Interdisciplinary Hospital and health service providers and medical specialists.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empower team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Manage conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Mentor junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Facilitate decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator
Retrieval Services Queensland
05.2017 - Current
- Utilising clinical expertise to provide telephone-based assessment and advice and plan the safe aeromedical retrieval of patients throughout Queensland.
- Provide unscheduled, lower acuity support for rural and remote clinicians by providing clinical advice and linking with appropriate service providers.
- Work closely with a small team of clinical and logistic specialists to solve complex problems, negotiating barriers to care such as clinical capability, asset availability, medical supplies and human resources.
- Recognise and assist with management of the deteriorating patient through comprehensive ongoing patient review.
- Utilising clinical guidelines and adhering to established escalation processes to ensure smooth and safe patient care and transfer.
Registered Nurse
Kallangur Minor Injuries and Illness Clinic
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and promptly notifying physicians about patients of concern.
- Critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Wound dressing and procedural sedation.
Flight Nurse
Aspen Medical
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups and formulate an appropriate and achievable management plan.
- Provide clinical intervention and efficiently prepare the patients for transport.
- Fluidly evaluate changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to anticipating and managing patient deterioration.
- Maintain and process complete and accurate records.
- Manage logistical issues that may arise during retrieval, ensuring a smooth and safe transition between transport modes and receiving location.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Alexandra Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated expert clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to medical officers as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions.
- Optimised patient flow within the Emergency Department by liaising with floor co-ordinator.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Queensland Children’s Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide safe, expert, accessible child and family-centred emergency care for children and young people.
- Utilise advanced clinical skills and problem-solving relevant to the care of children and young people
- Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of nursing care ensuring timely intervention, reporting of abnormal patient findings and accurate documentation of patient status.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their care.
Emergency / ICU Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Team leader in all areas of the Emergency department.
- Deliver contemporary, advanced nursing care providing expert assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for adult and paediatric patients in the Emergency department and Intensive care unit.
- Managed critically unwell, ventilated patients and made adjustments in care to promote stabilisation.
- Plan, initiate and co-ordinate clinical management of patient care utilising clinical expertise to anticipate and expedite clinical interventions.
- Initiate escalation of care with clinical team for at risk patients to be transferred on to tertiary care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2015
- Deliver high level, quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging patients based on acuity.
- Work closely with a diverse group of professionals across many disciplines during critical emergencies using highly developed communication skills.
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritising urgent cases.
- Work effectively with individuals and groups within and external to the department through use of high- level negotiation, consultation and resolution skills.
- Managing nursing resources to ensure fair and equitable workload, monitor fatigue and ensure patient and staff safety.
- Act as preceptor for graduate and transitioning nurses to facilitate smooth integration into the team and provide ongoing educational and social support.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff members, answering questions related to policy, procedure, or practice.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Central Queensland University
06.2022
Trauma Nursing Program (with assessment) - undefined
College of Emergency Nursing Australia
01.2017
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
01.2010
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Queensland University of Technology
01.1998
Skills
- Adult advanced life support (2025)
- Paediatric advanced life support (2025)
- Neonatal advanced life support (2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kallangur Minor Injuries and Illness Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Retrieval Services Queensland
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Alexandra Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
Flight Nurse
Aspen Medical
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Queensland Children’s Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2020
Clinical Nurse Co-ordinator
Retrieval Services Queensland
05.2017 - Current
Emergency / ICU Nurse
Lismore Base Hospital
12.2015 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2015
Trauma Nursing Program (with assessment) - undefined
College of Emergency Nursing Australia
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Midwifery -
Central Queensland University
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