Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
CFA
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Janette Anderson

Crib Point,VIC

Summary

Dedicated nursing leader with excellent management skills. Proficient in quality, and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient care. Registered Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1

Certificate of Emergency Nursing

1
1

ARC Advanced Life Support

Work History

Independent Support Worker

Self-employed
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Peninsula Health
11.1999 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Reduced medication errors with strict adherence to protocols, ongoing training, and close monitoring of staff performance.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering a compassionate and supportive nursing environment.
  • Streamlined unit operations for increased efficiency through effective resource allocation, scheduling, and workload management.
  • Promoted professional development among nursing staff via regular mentoring sessions and educational opportunities.
  • Facilitated timely patient discharges by collaborating closely with case managers and social workers.
  • Managed critical incidents effectively to ensure the safety of patients and staff members in high-stress situations.
  • Contributed to the improvement of hospital-wide quality metrics by participating actively in quality assurance initiatives.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to reduce readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions or complex needs.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary rounds daily to discuss individualized care plans for high-acuity patients to improve overall outcomes.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through ongoing education, attending conferences and seminars, and staying current with industry trends.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

Education

Post Graduate Emergency Nursing - Emergency Nursing

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
02.2001

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Auckland Institute Technology
Auckland
1994

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Staff Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Nursing care planning
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Department management
  • Patient Care
  • Task Delegation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Response

Certification

Occupational Health and Safety

Male catheterisation

IV cannulation assessor

Major Incident Management Support Victoria

CFA

Volunteer Firefighter

Timeline

Independent Support Worker

Self-employed
02.2022 - Current

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Peninsula Health
11.1999 - 11.2021

Post Graduate Emergency Nursing - Emergency Nursing

Monash University

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Auckland Institute Technology
Janette Anderson