James Coogan
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency care, notably at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. As well as, rural WA. Excelled in clinical leadership and trauma nursing, enhancing patient outcomes through effective team management and advanced life support skills. Proven track record in mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating exceptional ability to manage critical situations with expertise and compassion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Healthcare Australia - Nursing Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Shift coordinator in multiple rural WA emergency departments. Being the lead nurse on shift, directing and coordinating emergencies such as, but limited to, trauma, STEMI's, strokes & mental health presentations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians & allied health, to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Triage and resus.
- Mentored nursing staff in both clinical skills and professional development, fostering a positive work culture focused on teamwork and excellence in patient care.
Deputy Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Optimized staffing levels by balancing nurse-patient ratios according to acuity and volume of workload.
- Coordinating flow of patients via ambulance, air-ambulance and front of house. Further, flow from ED to their next destination such as the ward, nursing home or own homes.
- Participated in continuing education programs, applying new knowledge to improve nursing skills and enhance overall team performance. Whilst mentoring junior nursing staff, medical and students.
- Senior resus nurse in a major trauma centre.
- Educated patients on preventative health measures, promoting positive lifestyle choices and self-management techniques for both minor and chronic illness.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care priorities, improving treatment outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed as an Emergency Care Nurse before stepping into the role of Deputy Charge Nurse.
- Triage and resus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland09-2018
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Quality improvement
- Adult advanced life support
- Intravenous therapy, cannulation and venepuncture
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency triage
- Wound care
- Clinical leadership
- Team management
- Discharge planning
Certification
ALS
Trauma Immediate Life Support - TILLS
Triage
Manual Handling
Managing workplace aggression
MENSA
AFEN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Healthcare Australia - Nursing Agency
07.2023 - Current
Deputy Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
09.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
10.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University Belfast
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