Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Capability Statement
Demonstrated Abilities
Continuous Professional Development
Interests And Personal Qualities
Attributes
References
Timeline
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Jessica Lalicz

Bateau Bay,NSW

Summary

I am a proactive, highly motivated, focused individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Methodical with strong problem-solving skills, high level analytical and critical thinking ability aids me to make a positive contribution to the delivery of quality care and services to the aged care sector. Openness to new learning, growth, and adaptability in fitting into different operational environments, have been the basis for my success and rapid progression within aged care. Overall, the combination of these professional attributes, including the ability to get along well with other people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, enables me to develop professional relations with all stakeholders. I am a positive, energetic, and active individual; therefore, can impact any team for a better frame of mind which dramatics improves the productiveness of work and the environment worked in.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Opal Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with families and representatives.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Interacted well with team members to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Relief General Manager

Opal Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Position purpose is to cover care communities as required in the event of the short- or long-term absence of the General Manager, and to provide continuity in leading the Care Community in delivering high quality care to residents, the team and achieving organisational goals
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting team relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Registered Nurse

Caring Solutions Nursing Agency
03.2016 - 10.2022
  • Intensive Care and Aged Care RN
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Regional Manager NSW – Home Care Services

Retire Australia
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operational management and oversight of clinical services of 12 NSW Villages, working collaboratively with Clinical Care Managers, Clinical Case Managers, Non-Clinical Case Managers and care team to ensure an ongoing high level of clinical care is being delivered by the care team, best practices are followed, quality service and compliance is at our forefront

Clinical Services Director

Aurrum Aged Care Erina/Terrigal Drive - 252 places
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Reporting to the Regional Director this role has overall accountability and management of all clinical areas across the care homes

Care Manager

Opal Healthcare Kanwal Gardens Care Community - 121 places
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Reporting to and supporting the General Manager in leading the care team to deliver high quality care to the residents through an engaged and educated workforce

Clinical Care Coordinator

Opal Healthcare Kanwal Gardens Care Community - 121 places
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Aged Care Quality Standards and internal compliance to Opal standards

Cosmetic Nurse Specialist

Refine Cosmetic Co – Paramedical Clinic
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managing and delivering high quality cosmetic procedures

Registered Nurse

NSW Health CCLHD
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • New Graduate Program 12 months (Respiratory Ward and Emergency Department)

Assistant in Nursing

11.2006 - 03.2014
  • Across numerous Aged Care Facilities and Community Settings

Education

Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course (IPC) -

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
01.2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program -

Department of Health – Australian College of Nursing
01.2021

Masterclass in Cosmetic Injecting– Theoretical and Practical -

Injecting Allergan Medical Aesthetics, Specialised Aesthetic Training
01.2017

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Darwin University
01.2014

Acute Care Certificate III – Assistant in Nursing -

TAFE Dubbo Campus
01.2009

Higher School Certificate -

St John’s Catholic College Dubbo
01.2008

Skills

  • Total control on rostering
  • Team Support and Mentoring
  • Workflow Planning
  • P&L Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Consumer Relationship Management
  • Quality Management
  • Staffing dynamics and skill mix

Capability Statement

I am a proactive, highly motivated, focused individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Methodical with strong problem-solving skills, high level analytical and critical thinking ability aids me to make a positive contribution to the delivery of quality care and services to the aged care sector. Openness to new learning, growth, and adaptability in fitting into different operational environments, have been the basis for my success and rapid progression within aged care. Overall, the combination of these professional attributes, including the ability to get along well with other people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, enables me to develop professional relations with all stakeholders. I am a positive, energetic, and active individual; therefore, can impact any team for a better frame of mind which dramatics improves the productiveness of work and the environment worked in.

Demonstrated Abilities

  • Reporting and Data analysis
  • Expertise in Complaints management and resolution
  • Customer experience and engagement
  • Problem solving, error detection, investigation and analysis.
  • Clinical governance, safety, quality, and compliance
  • Inordinate knowledge of aged care and Quality Standards
  • Oversee efficient business operations
  • Meet and exceed KPIs, targets and objectives
  • Staff supervision, leadership, and mentoring
  • Promote teamwork, positive staff culture and performance
  • Delegation and follow up
  • Monitoring, oversight, and evaluation of outcomes
  • Confident and articulate communicator and negotiator
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to adapt communication style
  • Develop, deliver and participate in on-going training and professional development
  • Compliance with legislative regulations and standards
  • Review and implement operations and procedures
  • Developing and achieving Strategic planning
  • Leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Manage continuous improvement within different areas of the business ensuring alignment with Aged Care Quality Standards

Continuous Professional Development

  • Nutrition and Hydration in Palliative Care - 2022
  • Hand Hygiene Nursing/Midwifery Online Module - 2022
  • COVID-19 Swab Collation (upper respiratory specimen) - 2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations for RACF Workers - 2021
  • Wound Management Seminar (Smith & Nephew) - 2021
  • Basic Life Support and CPR - 2021
  • Decision Making Ability and Capacity: How to Assess Them in Persons Living with Dementia - 2021
  • Basic Life Support and CPR - 2020
  • Pressure Injury Prevention Forum - 2020
  • RN Refresher Program - 2019
  • Wound Management Seminar - 2019
  • Infection Control and AMS Seminar - 2019
  • Cannulation and Venepuncture Course - 2018
  • Adult and Paediatric initial assessments - 2016

Interests And Personal Qualities

I have many interests which include being as active as possible; mountain biking riding, bush walking, snow skiing, the gym, reformer pilates, and spending quality time with family and friends. I am a passionate person, who strives for the best results in my career and life in general.

Attributes

  • Extensive knowledge of ACQS and accreditation requirements
  • Energetic and hardworking with the ability to adapt to the environment very easily
  • Prodigious ability to deal with the problems and queries of clients, their representatives, staff, and organisations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical systems, procedures, legislation, and regulations
  • Courteous and very committed to quality, compliance, and education
  • Effective in building and sustaining relationships with patients, customers, staff, and all stakeholders
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Friendly and professional with a genuine interest in assisting people
  • Active, helpful, and contributing team member with a strong work ethic
  • Self-motivated, reliable, resourceful, organised, and efficient
  • Ability to establish rapport and maintain professional relationships
  • Experienced leader in healthcare management and education
  • Analytical skills in identifying issues and finding solutions
  • Driver and facilitator of continuous safety, quality compliance and improvement projects
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing person and relationship-centered approaches to service delivery
  • Mature and responsible, willing, and able to assume higher duties

References

References available on request

Timeline

General Manager

Opal Healthcare
03.2023 - Current

Relief General Manager

Opal Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023

Regional Manager NSW – Home Care Services

Retire Australia
05.2022 - 08.2022

Clinical Services Director

Aurrum Aged Care Erina/Terrigal Drive - 252 places
10.2020 - 05.2022

Care Manager

Opal Healthcare Kanwal Gardens Care Community - 121 places
03.2020 - 10.2020

Clinical Care Coordinator

Opal Healthcare Kanwal Gardens Care Community - 121 places
11.2019 - 03.2020

Cosmetic Nurse Specialist

Refine Cosmetic Co – Paramedical Clinic
07.2017 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Caring Solutions Nursing Agency
03.2016 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

NSW Health CCLHD
03.2014 - 03.2016

Assistant in Nursing

11.2006 - 03.2014

Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control Course (IPC) -

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program -

Department of Health – Australian College of Nursing

Masterclass in Cosmetic Injecting– Theoretical and Practical -

Injecting Allergan Medical Aesthetics, Specialised Aesthetic Training

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Darwin University

Acute Care Certificate III – Assistant in Nursing -

TAFE Dubbo Campus

Higher School Certificate -

St John’s Catholic College Dubbo
Jessica Lalicz