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Georgina Loftus

Georgina Loftus

Darwin

Summary

An experienced registered nurse with a demonstrated ability to successfully facilitate evidence based clinical care, provide leadership and expertise to meet the goals of the organisation in striving for excellence and provision of a best practice care environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Royal Darwin Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Currently undertaking a nursing contract at Royal Darwin Hospital ICU with Affinity Nursing Agency.

Clinical Educator

CareFlight
08.2023 - Current

Conduct training of CareFlight bespoke and RTO courses to first responders, professional groups, and the general public and contribute to bolstering the chain of care through promoting CareFlight’s vison and mission.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provision of a high standard of nursing care that is evidence based
  • Liaise directly with medical and allied health staff to formulate and facilitate collaborative care plans for critically ill patients
  • Take on the responsibility of team leader and decision making
  • Participation in local and multi-centre research projects.

Health Program Nurse

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided essential healthcare services to individuals seeking asylum with limited access to Medicare or public health programs in Australia
  • Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in delivering care to a vulnerable population
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments and effectively addressed diverse health needs
  • Offered health education and promoted preventative care practitices to improve overall wellbeing
  • Upheld the values of dignity and respect while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Responsibile for critically unwell patients in a fast paced high intensity environment
  • Managing therapeutic interventions in relation to mechanical ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring
  • Nursing management of patients following cardiothoracic surgery
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring, and nursing management of therapeutic interventions in relation to raised ICP’s
  • Nursing management of haemofiltration, using PrismaFlex and PrisMax con nuous renal replacement therapy.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Austin Health
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Management of patients following liver and kidney transplantation
  • Nursing management of patients following acute spinal cord injuries
  • Nursing management of acute on chronic and fulminant hepatic failure.

Registered Nurse

Austin Health
01.2016 - 08.2017

Provided nursing care in a variety of wards and the emergency department.

Education

Master of Public Health -

Monash University
12.2022

Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Nursing Practice (Intensive Care)

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
10.2018

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC
12.2015

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Carey Baptist Grammar School
Melbourne
12.2010

Skills

- Critical Care Nursing

- Health Education and Promotion

- Clinical Reasoning

- Cardiac Monitoring

- Clinical Research

- Leadership

- Communication

- Collaboration

- Haemodynamic Monitoring

- Mechanical Ventilation

- Time Management

- Adaptability

Certification

Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Schedule

Advanced Life Support

Manual Drivers License

AHPRA NMW0002008303

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Royal Darwin Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Clinical Educator

CareFlight
08.2023 - Current

Health Program Nurse

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
03.2022 - 03.2023

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2021

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Austin Health
08.2017 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

Austin Health
01.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Public Health -

Monash University

Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Nursing Practice (Intensive Care)

Deakin University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Carey Baptist Grammar School
Georgina Loftus