Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Registrations
References
Professional Development
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JAIMI-LEE MCPHERSON

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive emergency experience and a proven track record in both tertiary and rural healthcare settings. Adept at providing high-quality patient care under challenging conditions, drawing on a broad and versatile skill set developed from years of experience in a diverse range of emergency environments. Skilled in managing complex situations, ensuring patient safety, and providing compassionate care across various healthcare settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Blackfyre (Formerly Known as AMI)
04.2023 - Current
  • Riverton District Memorial Hospital, all areas of facility; February 2024 - current contract.
  • Riverton District Memorial Hospital, all areas of facility; August 2023-October 2023
  • Port Pirie Regional Health Service, Emergency Department; June 2023-July 2023
  • Tumby Bay Hospital, all areas of facility; April 2023-May2023


-> In charge of shift/hospital after hours

-> Triage – following current ETEK guidelines

-> Resuscitation

- ALS, PALS, BLS

- Competent with Hamilton, Oxylog, V60, Zoll, Lifepak and Phillips equipment.

-> IV cannulation, IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, A-G assessments.

RN - Emergency Department

NSW Health
11.2022 - 01.2023

-> Triage, resuscitation, acute.

RN - Emergency Department

Queensland Health
06.2019 - 03.2024

Casual and permanent positions.

Working all shifts in the ED, across all areas of the department.

-> Triage, resuscitation, fast track, paediatrics, acute, short stay and waiting room.

RN

Alliance (formerly Known as CQ Nurse)
06.2016 - 04.2019
  • Ayr Hospital, General ward and Emergency Department, RN; March 2019 – April 2019
  • Blackwater Hospital, Emergency Department, RN; June 2018 – Feb 2019
  • Cairns Base Hospital, Emergency Department, RN; April 2018 – May 2018
  • Dirranbandi MPHS, All areas of facility, RN; January 2018 – March 2018
  • Goulburn Base Hospital, Emergency Department, RN; November 2017 – December 2017
  • Barcaldine MPHS, all areas of facility, RN; October 2017 – October 2017
  • Hedland Health Services, Emergency Department, RN; January 2017 – May 2017
  • Thursday Island Hospital, Emergency department & General Ward, RN; Aug 2016 – Oct 2016
  • Griffith Base Hospital, Emergency Department, RN; June 2016 – July 2016

RN - Emergency Department

NSW Health
02.2011 - 11.2017

->Working with both acute paediatric and adult patients in emergency and resuscitation presentations.

->Assisted medical officers with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, arterial/central line placements, chest tube insertion, rapid sequence intubation, etc.

->Clinical Initiatives Nurse - attending patients wounds, suturing, plaster care and advanced medication administration.

->Resource Nurse - in direct contact with the nurse unit manager, assisting and facilitating patient flow in the department and assisting and providing support to junior staff.

-> Resuscitation Coordinator – helping to facilitate movement of patients in and out of resus bay and providing direction and assistance to junior staff.

-> Triage Nurse – clinical assessment of patients and allocation within the department.

->IV cannulation, IV/IM/SC/PO medication administration, A-G assessments, vital signs monitoring.

RN - New Graduate Program

NSW Health
02.2010 - 02.2011

RN

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Transplant and Elective Orthopedic wards

RN

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Working all shifts in the ED, across all areas of the department.

RN

Ayr Hospital, General ward and ED
03.2019 - 04.2019

RN

Blackwater Hospital, Predominantly ED
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Liaise with single doctor on call, RFDS and TEMSU services

RN

Cairns Base Hospital, Emergency Department
04.2018 - 05.2018

RN

Dirranbandi MPHS, All areas of facility
01.2018 - 03.2018

RN

Barcaldine MPHS, All areas of facility
10.2017 - 10.2017

RN

Goulburn Base Hospital, Emergency Department
11.2017 - 12.2017

RN

Hedland Health Services, Emergency Department
01.2017 - 05.2017

RN

Thursday Island Hospital, Emergency department & General Ward
08.2016 - 10.2016

RN

Port Pirie Regional Health Service, ED
06.2023 - 07.2023

RN

Riverton District Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023

RN

Tumby Bay Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -

University of Tasmania
01.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
01.2009

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support (adult and paediatric)
  • Triage
  • Team Leading
  • Emergency care, response and procedures
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Patient assessment and evaluation
  • Care plan development
  • EMR Systems

Registrations

AHPRA - NMW0001256346

References

  • Amy McKerron, DON

Riverton Hospital

amy.mckerron@sa.gov.au

  • Judith Aldam, ANUM

Riverton Hospital

jaldam@rbe.net.au

Professional Development

  • Advanced Life Support- 2023
  • Paediatric Life Support – 2020
  • Advanced Emergency Practice – 2016
  • Triage Course - 2012
  • Trauma Course - 2012
  • Emergency management of the seriously ill child (EMSIC) – 2012
  • Volunteer nursing and education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2012
  • Essentials in Emergency Nursing - 2011
  • Cannulation and venepuncture – 2011
  • Non-violent crisis intervention workshop – 2008

Timeline

RN

Riverton District Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023

RN

Port Pirie Regional Health Service, ED
06.2023 - 07.2023

RN

Blackfyre (Formerly Known as AMI)
04.2023 - Current

RN

Tumby Bay Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023

RN - Emergency Department

NSW Health
11.2022 - 01.2023

RN - Emergency Department

Queensland Health
06.2019 - 03.2024

RN

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020

RN

Ayr Hospital, General ward and ED
03.2019 - 04.2019

RN

Blackwater Hospital, Predominantly ED
06.2018 - 02.2019

RN

Cairns Base Hospital, Emergency Department
04.2018 - 05.2018

RN

Dirranbandi MPHS, All areas of facility
01.2018 - 03.2018

RN

Goulburn Base Hospital, Emergency Department
11.2017 - 12.2017

RN

Barcaldine MPHS, All areas of facility
10.2017 - 10.2017

RN

Hedland Health Services, Emergency Department
01.2017 - 05.2017

RN

Thursday Island Hospital, Emergency department & General Ward
08.2016 - 10.2016

RN

Alliance (formerly Known as CQ Nurse)
06.2016 - 04.2019

RN - Emergency Department

NSW Health
02.2011 - 11.2017

RN - New Graduate Program

NSW Health
02.2010 - 02.2011

RN

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Transplant and Elective Orthopedic wards

Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Wollongong
JAIMI-LEE MCPHERSON