Jennifer Walsh
Registered Nurse
Queens Park,W.A
Summary
Highly motivated passionate, perioperative Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse specialist in Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Nursing with desire to take on new challenges.
Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Suite
Peninsula Health
Frankston, Victoria
2011.04 - 2021.11
- Anaesthetic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Delivery of organised ,perianaesthetic care to patients with complex needs in collaboration with medical staff to assess and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Committed to convey clear and concise verbal , written and digital communication to ensure accuracy and continuity of high quality patient care.
- Evaluated post operative healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care
- Paediatric resource nurse and educator.
- A)Orientation and education of new staff to paediatric anaesthetics
- B)Implementation of Paediatric Anaesthatists Preference Cards for safety and communication.
- C)mprovement of Paediatric Anaesthetic Emergency Trolleys
- D)Obtained funding ,Sourced and implemented Paediatric airway trolley for remote theatre.
- Development of anaesthetic educational tools for Airway Manometers
- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Clinical Nurse Specialist
- A)Team Leader PACU
- B)Evaluated post operative healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care
- Experienced CPR Assessor
- Critical Care Emergency Airway Kits Resource person supply and maintain levels of standardised emergency airway kits for critical care areas of hospital
- Occupational Health and Safety Representative
- Instigation of emergency duress alarms for theatre complex
- Implementation of structural changes to eliminate ergonomic hazards and devices for manual handling reduction to improve outcomes for staff.
Missionary
Self-Funded
Africa
2008.10 - 2009.11
- Leading small groups and teaching in a number of local churches.
- Developed and implemented a plan to facilitate spiritual growth in a local church.
Emergency Department Nurse
Monash Health
Clayton, Victoria
2007.08 - 2008.12
- Full time Emergency course
- Triage education
- Primary and secondary patient assessment.
- Emergency interventions for adults and children.
- Coordination of care with other members of the health to provide appropriate timely interventions.
- Instructed patients and families about medications, treatments and discharge instructions.
Nurse Bank
Southern Health
Victoria
2003.10 - 2008.12
- Perioperative Nurse :Perioperative
General and Perioperative Nurse
Richmond Nursing Agency
Melbourne
2002.01 - 2008.01
- Perioperative and General Nursing
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland
1998.10 - 2002.01
- Perioperative course (18-month) covering all the specialities
- Post Anaesthetric Care unit Clinical Nurse
Perioperative Nurse
Aseps Nursing Agency
1998.09 - 1999.01
- Perioperative Nurse
Perioperative Student
Cairns Base Hospital
Queensland, Qld
1993.09 - 1998.08
- Perioperative nurse Critical care course (06/96 – 01/97)
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients in the ward, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Team Leader
Riverside Nursing Home
, VIC
1990.11 - 1993.02
- Team Leader of a 60 bed Aged Care Facility.
Outpatients Department Nurse
St Vincent’s Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
1989.05 - 1990.01
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Surgical Ward Nurse
Sandringham and District Hospital
Sandringham, Victoria
1987.04 - 1988.06
- Provided direct patient care to post surgical patients
Medical and Surgical Ward Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne
1984.12 - 1986.12
- Provided both direct patient care and team leader in both medical and surgical wards.
Registered Nurse Training Div1
St John of God Hospital
Ballarat, Victoria
1981.02 - 1984.06
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Education
Skills
- Safe ,competent anaesthetic nurse
- performing assessment of anaesthetic machine and equipment,ensuring availability of anaesthetic and emergency airway equipment and accompanying drugs
- pre operative patient assessment obtaining medical ,surgical history allergies and current health status
- Experienced in assistance with intubation and administration of drugs with ongoing monitoring
- implementation of appropriate interventions in a fast -paced ,often changing environment
- CPR Assessor
- Post operative Airway Management of adults and children
- Skilled in postoperative pain and nausea assessment with knowledge of appropriate drugs and doses and safe timely intervention
- Experienced in fluid resusitation ,Wound care and signs of post operative haemorrhage
- Empathetic and available to provide emotional support to patients in their most vulnerable state
Professional Bodies
- Red Union
- AHPRA Registered Nurse NMW0001007799
- ACPAN (Australian College of Paranaesthesia Nurses)
Professional Development
- 04/2016 Occupational Health and Safety Representative training course
- 06/2016 Anaphylaxis Workshop
- 05/2017 Resus for Kids
- 07/2017 NeoResus
- 03/2019 Basic for Nurses - ICU
- 11/2019 PROMPT – Obstetric Emergencies
- 01/2020 Manual Handling
- 02/2020 Blood Matters
- 02/2020 BloodSafe Clinical Transfusion Practice
- 03/2020 LGTBIQ Inclusive Practice
- 06/2020 Falls
- 07/2020 Hand Hygiene
- 08/2020 Workplace Behaviours
- 02/2021 No Lift
- 04/2021 Basic Life Support
- 04/2021 Intermediate ECG Course
- 06/2021 Occupational Health and Safety Representative refresher course
- 06/2021 Responding to Vulnerability – a Guide for Health and Community Service Providers
- 06/2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- 06/2021 Person Centred Care
- 06/2021 Privacy and Confidentiality
- 06/2021 Medication Error Prevention
- 08/2021 Fire Training
- 08/2021 RiSCE
- 08/2021 Aseptic Technique
- 08/2021 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 11/2022 CPR
- 11/2022 FIRST AID
- 02/2023 NDIS Worker Orientation Module
References
- Ralph Maggio, NUM Anaesthetics Pacu Admissions, Peninsula Health, 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston, 3199, 0400490889
- Prue Wood, ANUM Theatre Suite, Peninsula Health, 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston, 3199, 0438 389 507
- Heidi Ashcroft, ANUM Theatre Suite, Peninsula Health, 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston, 3199, 0403 784 879
- Kylie Ditchburn, CEO, Devoted Supports, 1/30 Sylvan Rd, Toowong, 4066, 0424168679
- Debra Cole, Manager, Avas Supports, 29 Burnett St, Sadliers Crossing, Qld, 4305, 0448804744
Affiliations
- I love to go bush walking and cycling and going out for dinner with friends and family.
- I enjoy playing my guitar and singing both individually and in group situations.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Suite
Peninsula Health
2011.04 - 2021.11
Missionary
Self-Funded
2008.10 - 2009.11
Emergency Department Nurse
Monash Health
2007.08 - 2008.12
Nurse Bank
Southern Health
2003.10 - 2008.12
General and Perioperative Nurse
Richmond Nursing Agency
2002.01 - 2008.01
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
1998.10 - 2002.01
Perioperative Nurse
Aseps Nursing Agency
1998.09 - 1999.01
Perioperative Student
Cairns Base Hospital
1993.09 - 1998.08
Team Leader
Riverside Nursing Home
1990.11 - 1993.02
Outpatients Department Nurse
St Vincent’s Hospital
1989.05 - 1990.01
Surgical Ward Nurse
Sandringham and District Hospital
1987.04 - 1988.06
Medical and Surgical Ward Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
1984.12 - 1986.12
Registered Nurse Training Div1
St John of God Hospital
1981.02 - 1984.06