Gillian Orrett
Coogee
Summary
Personal Profile My clinical experience as a Registered /Clinical Nurse, UK Registered Paramedic and Clinical Educator has allowed me to develop robust and meticulous patient assessment skills. I have proven skills as an excellent communicator with patients, families, students and other allied health teams. I pride myself in being innovative, adaptable, an enthusiastic reflector in clinical practice and motivated to promote the highest standard of nursing care at all times. I maintain my professional registration by attending workshops/courses and completing on-line education. This is evidenced using an electronic continuous professional development portfolio.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
St. John of God Hospital, Emilie’s Ward/ED/CCU
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Provide highest standard of nursing care to patients with acute and/or chronic respiratory and/or cardiac illness guided by NSQHS Standards
- Provide nursing care to respiratory and cardiac monitored patients including thoracic post-surgery
- Undertake shift coordinator role when required
- Problem solve in the absence of Ward Manager
- Ensure ward is adequately staffed according to skill mix and patient acuity, liaising with Duty Hospital Manager
- Transfer and receive patients from other departments maintaining patient flow
- Report clinical incidents on Riskman and inform Manager
- Support caregivers, volunteers, students, patients and visitors
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Provide nursing care to patients presenting with acute medical conditions
- Monitor and assess, escalating care as required
- Manage a patient load of five
- Manage a team of nurses, AIN’s when requested
- Provide nursing care to patients in HACA presenting with life threatening conditions requiring constant monitoring and critical decision making
- Coordinate Acute Medical Unit/Ambulatory Care clinic
- Triage ED patients for suitability to receive treatment in clinic
- Venous cannulation and blood collection
- Assess and plan care in a timely manner, ensuring flow as per ATS guidelines
- Collect data for future quality improvement
Clinical Nurse
Residential Care Line, SMHS
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide onsite and telephone clinical assessment, treatment and education to nurses in commonwealth funded Aged Care facilities
- Provide advice and education on complex wound management, PEG, IDC, SPC, bowels, TOV and any other condition, with a goal of care to prevent an ED admission
- Data collection via computer software including Bossnet, i-soft, EBM, EDIS
- E referrals, i-move, Microsoft word, outlook and excel
- Participate in educational conferences for all nursing home staff
Occupational Health and Safety Representative
SMHS
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
Clinical Educator
Flex Health International
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Assess LLAN students
- Plan and deliver clinical workshops to RN’s, EN’s and EEN’s
- Deliver and assess Certificate III Aged Care
- Work place Assessor – Aged Care
UK HCPC Registered Paramedic
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Triage, assess and select appropriate care pathway for patients
- Document details of assessment, medication administration, including restricted schedule 4 and 8 drugs as required by national and service policy
- Obtain and interpret Electrocardiogram readings of life threatening arrhythmias and treat as appropriate
- Provide Advanced Life Support
- Manage obstetric emergencies including deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
- Experienced in hazardous decontamination of patients
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- A member of the Special Operational Response Team (SORT)attending incidents of Biological, Chemical, Radiological and other hazardous material.
- Solo Paramedic Responder
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
The University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WA07.2018
Foundation Degree - Paramedic Sciences
John Moores University
09.2009
Higher National Certificate Business - Finance
Carlett Park College
06.1990
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Care Coordination
- Intakes and Discharges
- Advanced Life Support
- Triage
- Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing
- CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading
- TAE 40110 Cert IV Training and Assessment
- 4WD Training
Affiliations
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
Australian Nursing Federation
AHPRA
VELG corporate member
Certifications/awards
Special Commendation Emergency/Critical Care Nurse, University of Notre Dame
Working with Children
Department of Health Screening
Australian/UK Police Clearance
Hand Hygiene
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
St. John of God Hospital, Emilie’s Ward/ED/CCU
12.2020 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse
Residential Care Line, SMHS
07.2019 - 02.2020
Occupational Health and Safety Representative
SMHS
02.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2020
Clinical Educator
Flex Health International
10.2016 - 09.2018
UK HCPC Registered Paramedic
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
09.2005 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
The University of Notre Dame
Foundation Degree - Paramedic Sciences
John Moores University
Higher National Certificate Business - Finance
Carlett Park College
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