Jade Rhodes
Mildura ,VIC
Summary
Experienced Speech Pathologist at Mildura Base Public Hospital, adept in team leadership and clinical proficiency. Demonstrates comprehensive and holistic patient care through a proficient service coordination and inclusive team management. Proven track record in enhancing healthcare delivery and staff development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathology Team Leader
Mildura Base Public Hospital
Mildura , VIC
02.2012 - Current
- Provide a comprehensive and proficient speech pathology service to patients within the acute, sub-acute, and outpatient service.
- Provide support, supervision, direction, and education to Grade 1 and Grade 2 speech pathologists, students, and allied health assistants as required.
- Lead role in specialised clinical areas, including instrumental swallowing assessments, laryngectomy and tracheostomy care, and paediatric feeding.
- Key liaising role for the speech pathology service and the wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure a smooth transition for clients through their healthcare journey.
Manager Community Services Manager
Mildura Base Public Hospital
Mildura , VIC
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Oversaw, managed, and supported the Community Service Department, inclusive of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, speech pathology, allied health assistants, diabetes education, stomal care, post-acute care, hospital-in-the-home, hospital-at-risk program, wound care, residential in-reach, transition care programs, fracture clinic, and clerical staff.
- Provided consolidation and implementation on occupational health issues pertaining to the evolving COVID epidemic, including patient and staff safety, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness plans.
- Collaborated and supported the transition from a private health entity (Ramsay Health) to a public service provider (Mildura Base Public Hospital).
- Reviewed incident reports and submitted recommendations for corrective action.
- Coordinated with external agencies regarding service agreements.
- Participated in meetings with senior management to discuss health initiatives.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organisation on current and future projects.
- Participated in program recruiting and hiring.
- Collaborated with local community leaders and agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Speech Pathology -
Charles Sturt University
Albury, NSW12-2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Professionalism
- Organisation
- Communication
- Clinical proficiency
- Approachable
Professional Development
- Interpretation of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing - New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association
- Total laryngotomy voice prosthesis shadowing - Austin Health
- Tracheostomy Course - Austin Health
- Respiratory Course - Mildura Base Public Hospital
- Stroke Recovery Course
- Preceptor Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Community Services Manager
Mildura Base Public Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2020
Speech Pathology Team Leader
Mildura Base Public Hospital
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Health Science - Speech Pathology -
Charles Sturt University
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