Jamie Scott Matthews
Rouse Hill,Australia
Summary
Senior Registered Nurse with extensive 30 Years experience and 20 years experience as a Branch Official for the NSWNMA. I have worked in a wide range of different roles as per my resume.
I have had numerous Nursing rolls working shift work in Critical Care (Liverpool Hospital CCU) right up to Education and Chronic Disease management roles working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade II for Heart Failure at Fairfield Hospital.
I’ve been a NSWNMA Branch Official for close to 20 years occupying the roles of Senior Branch officials including Delegate of Liverpool Hospital Branch, Branch Secretary and Delegate of Fairfield Hospital Branch, Branch Secretary of Nepean Blue Mountains Community Health Branch and Branch Secretary and Alternate Delegate of Western Sydney Community Nurses Branch. I always put my hand up for senior Branch Official Roles as I enjoy the work immensely due to being extremely passionate about furthering the industrial interests rights and WH&S standards of Nursing and Midwifery as a profession and standing up for my fellow colleagues.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Out of Hospital Care Team)
Western Sydney Local Health District
2020.07 - Current
- Registered Nurse in Integrated and Community Health working for various teams as the Model of Care is constantly evolving (Connecting Care, Integrated Care for People with Chronic Conditions, In-Touch, Planned Care for Better Health and now Out of Hospital Care) Working to better the health outcomes, reduce hospital admissions and improve self-management for Patients suffering from chronic illness. These positions involved community home visits, GP engagement and also office-based work.
- NSWNMA Branch Secretary and Alternate Delegate of Western Sydney Community Nurses Branch. Once again, resurrecting this Branch from near extinction, identifying new Delegates and setting up a Branch Executive Team and have also increased their member numbers by networking across the Community Health Hubs they represent.
- I have also taken part in many campaigns and public events such as Diwali at NSWNMA Stalls to raise public awareness of IR issues faced by NSW Nurses and Midwives.
Registered Nurse (Integrated Care)
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
2015.08 - 2020.07
- Registered Nurse in Integrated and Community Health working for various teams as the Model of Care is constantly evolving (Connecting Care, Integrated Care for People with Chronic Conditions, In-Touch, Planned Care for Better Health and now Out of Hospital Care) Working to better the health outcomes, reduce hospital admissions and improve self-management for Patients suffering from chronic illness. These positions involved community home visits, GP engagement and also office-based work.
- NSWNMA Branch Secretary of Nepean Blue Mountains Community Nurses Branch: Resurrecting the Branch from near extinction and have also increased their member numbers by networking across the Community Health Hubs they represent.
- When I resigned as Branch Secretary for Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Community Nurses Branch due to accepting a new Nursing Position with WSLHD, the Branch was the strongest and most effective position it had been in years
Registered Nurse Casual Pool/Agency
Healthcare Australia
2014.05 - 2015.08
- Working various shifts in Critical Care areas in ICU, Coronary Care, High Dependency, and the Emergency Department in Westmead, Blacktown, Auburn, Mount Druitt, Sydney Adventist and Northwest Private Hospitals
Clinical Reporting Nurse
International Health and Medical Services Sydney
2011.05 - 2014.05
- Interpreting medical information for the Department of Immigration, Commonwealth Ombudsman, Immigration Lawyers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Making professional reports on that interpreted information and providing recommendations in those reports based on the information at hand.
- Assessment of refugees fitness to fly and fitness to return to their county of origin.
- Coordinating public health follow up of clients in the community detention system and ensuring client compliance with health undertakings.
Cardiac Ambulatory Services Nurse
Fairfield Hospital
2007.02 - 2011.04
- Chronic and Complex Care Coordinator with Fairfield Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation
- I was responsible for assessment and education of complex cardiac patients (including Heart Failure) in hospital and in the community on their health condition, how to better manage their condition.
- I conducted research for better interventions in nursing practice, and was always implementing my practice reflecting on and in accordance with evidence based clinical research.
- I collected data for Key Performance Indicators of my program to benefit my own practice and for reporting to the N.S.W. Department of Health.
- This role required outstanding communication skills. On a daily basis, I communicated with Cardiologists, G.P's, other allied health workers, collegues and also patients and their families.
- In-Services Attended and Presented:
- I have provided various in-services/presentations on power point to new/current medical/nursing staff in Fairfield Hospital, Bankstown Hospital Community Health care facilities and various aged care facilities on topics in cardiology and introductory in-services about my role and what it involves. I have also given presentations to G.P.'s/Cardiologists on power point.
- Branch Secretary and Delegate of Fairfield Hospital Branch of the NSWNMA overseeing the IR issues and WH&S Rights of many Nursing in Midwifery Staff in Fairfield Hospital, taking the minutes of Branch meetings. Meeting with Director of Nursing of Fairfield Hospital and advising her of issues identified in Branch meetings, regularly attending COD meetings and taking part in NSWNMA Campaigns at the time.
Senior Cardiology Registered Nurse
Liverpool Hospital Coronary Care Unit
1997.09 - 2007.02
- I was responsible for looking after patients with many chronic and complex cardiac diagnosis requiring intensive treatment and diagnostic procedures such as antiarrhythmic intravenous therapy, intravenous inotropic therapy, temporary pacing wires, intra-aortic balloon pumps, coronary angiogram and percutaneous coronary interventions, pre-coronary artery bypass graft work up, heart failure management and cardioversion.
- I was accredited to cannulate, defibrillate and train other staff in defibrillation, CPR and basic life support.
- I was a senior member of staff who was frequently in charge of the unit after hours.
- I was unit preceptor for Nursing Students and New Graduate Registered Nurses and have also acted in the role as Clinical Nurse Educator. I have previous experience in preparing in-services for staff and educating patients/staff on the unit.
- NSWNMA Liverpool Hospital Branch Delegate, advocating for Liverpool Hospital Staff Nurses and Midwives IR and WH&S rights, attending regular Branch meetings, working under the direction of the Branch Executive team and attending regular COD meetings at NSWNMA head office.
Post Graduate Rotation
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
1996.08 - 1997.08
- 4 months in Neurosurgical/Neuromedical Nursing. Where I experienced the opportunity to care for patients with major cerebral hemorrhages, CVA's, cerebral ischaemia, sub-dural haematomas, etc also cared for patients with tracheostomies and Nasogastric tubes and was responsible for tracheostomy care and insertion of NG tubes.
- 5 months in Respiratory/Cardiology Nursing where I experienced the opportunity to work on the short stay ward consisting of seven beds of patients going for various procedures such as cardiac catheters, angioplasties, pacemaker insertions and EPS studies.
- 3 months in Coronary Care Unit. Where I cared for patients with cardiomyopathy who were waiting for transplant assessments and were on inotropic infusions, patients with unstable angina, ischaemic heart disease and major myocardial infarctions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney1996-01
Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Education skills
- Excellent Time management, Prioritisation and organisation skills
- Great Attention to detail
- Passionate Commitment to furthering the Interests of Nursing and midwifery as a Profession
- Passionate Commitment to the Union Movement and the Strategic Aims of the NSWNMA
- Excellent ability to identify and recruit Members, Activists and Branch Officials
- Demonstrated ability to utilise Microsoft Office Software to draft formal letters, reports and abilities to utilise smartphone apps including WhatsApp, Zoom, etc
Additional Information
Margaret Cunha
Nurse Unit manager Out of Hospital Care Team
Ph: 9881 8870, 0407436310
margaret.cunha@health.nsw.gov.au
Jane Torres
Child and Family Health Nurse Unit manager
Ph: 0414 192 717, 8759 4037
jane.torres@health.nsw.gov.au
Prelisha Thumbiran
Registered Nurse Out of Hospital Care Team
Ph: 02 8838 8151, 0419168486
prelisha.thumbiran@health.nsw.gov.au
prelisha.thumbiran@hotmail.com
Referees
My Line manager, The Vice President of my Branch and a close colleague whom I work with.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Out of Hospital Care Team)
Western Sydney Local Health District
2020.07 - Current
Registered Nurse (Integrated Care)
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
2015.08 - 2020.07
Registered Nurse Casual Pool/Agency
Healthcare Australia
2014.05 - 2015.08
Clinical Reporting Nurse
International Health and Medical Services Sydney
2011.05 - 2014.05
Cardiac Ambulatory Services Nurse
Fairfield Hospital
2007.02 - 2011.04
Senior Cardiology Registered Nurse
Liverpool Hospital Coronary Care Unit
1997.09 - 2007.02
Post Graduate Rotation
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
1996.08 - 1997.08
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Technology Sydney