Jemeni Elizabeth Thomas
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Advanced clinical nurse who stimulates enquiry, reflection and the use of evidence in clinical practice to promote excellence in the delivery of clinical care. Proficient in mentoring and guiding new nurses. Passionate and devoted to teaching nurses the skills and knowledge needed to provide best possible care to the patients. Passionate in caring for Oncology and Haematology patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Trial Coordinator- GU,head&neck Team
Austin Health
12.2022 - Current
- Provide advanced nursing assessment and input into the treatment plan including discussion of relevant clinical trial.
- Works with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Provide advanced nursing assessment and assessment of adverse events, providing recommendation and input for managing the patients symptoms. Consulting the physician/sponsor if required.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Provide comprehensive orientation and education to patients throughout treatment period including being available as an ongoing point of contact for patients and families who need advice and support.
- Liaise and coordinate with the wards, imaging department, pathology department and Day Oncology unit to facilitate the patient treatment and research activities throughout the trial period.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Hematology Nurse, Clinical Support & Development Nurse
Peter MacCallum Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Worked as Support and Development nurse
- Empowers clinical nursing staff to provide safe clinical practice
- Facilitates excellence in clinical nursing practice and supports ongoing professional development in a positive learning environment
- Facilitates achievement of mandatory and core assessment in collaboration with the NUM and PDN
- Assumes a role of clinical and professional development through accountability for own professional development and practice
- Supports ongoing staff development through consistent and clear communication
- Participation in Quality Improvement project in the unit.
- Working towards Assessor and Clinical Specialist Nursing role.
Oncology Resource Nurse
Brunswick Private Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Work as fulltime registered nurse
- Care of Oncology and Hematology rehabilitation patients and palliative patients
- Assisting in quality improvement project by data collection and entry using the MDASI tool
- Handling and care of Port-a-cath, PICC lines, Hickman catheters
- Administration of IV, IM, SC and oral medications, analgesics via syringe pump
- Blood Transfusions
- Recognition of deteriorating patients and quick actions taken.
Registered Nurse
Dubai Hospital
04.2007 - 08.2017
- Worked as a fulltime registered nurse
- Department: Oncology and Hematology department
- Worked as Education Link Nurse and Preceptor in the unit
- Handling and care of Port-a-cath, PICC lines, Hickman catheters
- Administration of Chemotherapy, biotherapy, Blood and Blood products medications, according to treatment protocols and follows protocols for safe handling of bio-hazardous materials
- Proficient in venipuncture skills and accessing vascular access device
- Administers and monitors conscious sedation under direction of a physician and responds to emergencies
- Assists in Bone marrow aspirations
- Implements Chemotherapy education and other counseling services as needed for patient and family members
- Nursing documentation in a precise and concise manner.
Registered Nurse
American Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Worked as a full time registered nurse
- Department: Medical & Surgical Unit
- Responsible for maintaining and delivering the highest standard of patient care at all times
- Assisting physician to make diagnosis
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Administration of intravenous, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous medications
- Assisting procedures like Pleural tapping, chest tube drainage, abdominal parecentesis, colostomy care.
Education
Introduction to Workplace training and assessment(assessor course-8hours) -
Peter Maccallum Cancer Center
Clinical Support Workshop(8hrs course) -
Peter Maccallum Cancer Center
Graduate certificate in Cancer Nursing -
University of Melbourne
Oncology and biotherapy course(3 days course) -
ONS
Bachelor of Nursing -
Father Muller College of Nursing
Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice -
University of Melbourne
12.2024
Skills
- Clinical Trial Expertise
- Disease Research
- Research Experience
- Advanced education and training
- Documentation Requirements
- Communication skill
- Good leadership skill and teamwork
- Good Computer skill Experience and knowledge
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Team-work and highly organised
- Excellent time management
- Life-long commitment towards learning
References
Kylie Garriock, Clinical Trial team Leader, Kylie.garriock@austin.org.au
Timeline
Clinical Trial Coordinator- GU,head&neck Team
Austin Health
12.2022 - Current
Hematology Nurse, Clinical Support & Development Nurse
Peter MacCallum Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2022
Oncology Resource Nurse
Brunswick Private Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Dubai Hospital
04.2007 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
American Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2007
Introduction to Workplace training and assessment(assessor course-8hours) -
Peter Maccallum Cancer Center
Clinical Support Workshop(8hrs course) -
Peter Maccallum Cancer Center
Graduate certificate in Cancer Nursing -
University of Melbourne
Oncology and biotherapy course(3 days course) -
ONS
Bachelor of Nursing -
Father Muller College of Nursing
Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice -
University of Melbourne
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