Geraldine Spizzirri
Bacchus Marsh,VIC
Summary
Highly Knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive Intensive Care experience at Royal Melbourne Hospital, excelling in advanced airway management and patient advocacy. Focused in leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and implementing rapid response protocols. Skilled in mentoring and coaching, fostering a collaborative environment in high-pressure settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT - Fill in
Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2023 - Current
- Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant for ICU outreach program for Royal Melbourne hospital
- Managed airway management techniques for mechanical ventilation support while on the ward and preparing patient for transport to the Intensive Care Unit
- Monitored laboratory values for trends in order to anticipate potential complications of the deteriorating patient on the ward.
- Initiated rapid response protocols when needed due to sudden deterioration in a patient's condition.
- alter MET call criteria for ward patients
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans and Goals of care discussions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition and reason for deterioration.
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL
Melbourne, Australia
01.2019 - Current
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues. In the team leader role of up to 12 critically ill patients on life support.
- Mentored nurses bridging from the Registered Nurse position to the Critical Care Nurse role. SMART mentor for new staff members.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and nurses about patient progress and treatment plans, with detailed handovers and ward rounds.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Interpreted laboratory results, diagnostic tests, and imaging studies as necessary.
- Monitored staffing levels throughout shifts to ensure adequate coverage is available at all times.
- Formulated plans of action when unexpected events occur during shift hours, such as emergencies or surges in demand.
- Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on the condition of patients, and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
- Educate patients about treatment care plans.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
WESTERN HEALTH
Bacchus Marsh, Australia
05.2020 - 04.2022
- In a charge role.
- Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
- Performed an initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition, and notified the physician as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies, as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Participated in educational activities, such as seminars or courses, related to emergency nursing practices. Such as PROMT: management of obstetric emergencies.
- Being an ALS assessor of nursing staff.
- Train the trainer in manual handling.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded quickly to codes, and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE
SIR CHARLES GARDENER HOSPITAL
Perth, Australia
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Completed a Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, ICU, and Cardiology.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
Education
CRITICAL CARE CERTIFICATE - Intensive care and Cardiology
CURTAIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Perth, WA01.2006
BACHOLOR OF NURSING -
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
Perth, WA01.2001
Skills
- Transport of the critically ill patient
- Advanced ventilation
- Advanced life support 2
- Post-operative cardiothoracic surgery
- Advanced patient assessment
- Task and work prioritization
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Electronic charting
- Management of inotropes
- Management of sedated patients
- Trauma and spinal precautions
- Neurosurgery
- Dialysis
- Oncology
- Advanced ECG interpretation
- Management of a deteriorating patient
- Triage certified in urgent care
- Advanced airway management
- Rapid sequence intubation
- Clinical aggression and restrictive interventions
- Mechanical and chemical restraint under the mental health act
- Trainer in manual handling
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient advocacy
- CALS Trained
Accomplishments
Team leader role
Team leader of the Neuro Surgical SIG
Manual Handling Educator
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT - Fill in
Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit
07.2023 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
WESTERN HEALTH
05.2020 - 04.2022
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL
01.2019 - Current
CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE
SIR CHARLES GARDENER HOSPITAL
02.2005 - 05.2007
CRITICAL CARE CERTIFICATE - Intensive care and Cardiology
CURTAIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHOLOR OF NURSING -
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
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