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Gillian Worrell

St Kilda West

Summary

Dynamic CCRN with extensive experience at Health Care Australia and Alfred Hospital, showcasing expertise in critical patient care and exceptional communication. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to professional development. Proficient in clinical assessment and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal care and safety.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CCRN

Health Care Australia
12.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong Critical thinking and assessment skills
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Working this role demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in working schedule
  • Willing to travel to fill in gaps in staffing across the catchment area

CCRN

Alfred Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2020

Cath Lab 2016-2020

  • Work as scrub, scout, technician within the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
  • Involved in cardiac interventions from PPM insertion, Acute MI management, elective PCI, TAVI procedure, Mitra Clip deployment.
  • Enjoyed working in multidisciplinary team essential to provide excellent care.
  • Excellent communication skills to ensure, timely and safe patient care through medication administration, equipment provision, patient and all staff safety.
  • Communication between various department and wards to provide timely care and best use of resources
  • Involved in ongoing training and professional development

CCRN Ward 3ctc 2015-2016

  • Planning, implementing, evaluating care of predominantly Cardiac patients
  • Caring for post heart transplant, post MI, cardiac interventions, TAVI, CAGS & Heart valve repair, management of heart failure patients
  • Discharge planning
  • Excellent communication with family and multidisciplinary teams to best care and timely discharge and maintain safety
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Casual Bank 2014-2015

  • Working in all areas of Alfred health on casual flexible basis
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

CCRN

Prince Sultans Cardiac Centre
01.2010 - 05.2013

Worked in Cardiac hospital in Riyadh

Following 3 month training, Working cardiothoracic ICU , Ventilatory support was provided by Respiratory technicians (based on the US model)

  • Management of invasive lines- Pulmonary artery catheter, CVC, Art line, temp pacing, CRRT, ABG monitoring, suctioning, inotropic management, assist with care of ventilated patient
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Care of patients with various cultural and religious needs

Education

No Degree - Advanced Life Support 2 Day Course

Med Cast- Critical Care Education Services
Melbourne
12-2022

No Degree - Cardiac Critical Care Certificate

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2009

No Degree - Diploma Of Higher Education Nursing

Thames Valley University
Berkshire, UK
04.2001

Skills

  • Assessment, escalation of clinically deteriorating patients
  • Management, advocating and implementing care of critically ill patients
  • Recognition, assessment, escalation and management of patients with behaviour's of concern
  • Communication within team, updating senior staff of changing patient needs
  • Supporting other staff who need assistance, back up support, guidance or work load
  • Provide constructive supportive feedback to other staff where appropriate or needed
  • Open to receive the same also
  • Communicate confidently and concisely with medical staff to ensure best patient care
  • Good communication skills to enable patients to feel safe
  • Demonstrate competence in caring for specific needs, utilise guidelines and protocols to safely manage patient care
  • Keep up to date with mandatory training professional development

Timeline

CCRN

Health Care Australia
12.2020 - Current

CCRN

Alfred Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2020

CCRN

Prince Sultans Cardiac Centre
01.2010 - 05.2013

No Degree - Advanced Life Support 2 Day Course

Med Cast- Critical Care Education Services

No Degree - Cardiac Critical Care Certificate

La Trobe University

No Degree - Diploma Of Higher Education Nursing

Thames Valley University
Gillian Worrell