Joanna (Jo) Aescht
Malvern,VIC
Summary
Knowledgeable Occupational Health Nurse offering more than 4 years in the health and well being programs for Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and possessing experience in implementing early intervention health programs. Promoting exemplary decision-making, reporting and relationship building skills with both Employees and Management of FRV
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Nurse
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
02.2020 - Current
- Working with Victoria Police to attend Metropolitan Police Stations and Booze Buses to perform venepuncture for biological specimen collection on drivers who may be affected by alcohol or illicit drugs, or on surviving drivers involved in serious or fatal traffic collisions
- Sexual and Physical Assault: Attending various Police Stations and Hospitals to collect biological and DNA specimens for forensic testing from victims or perpetrators of crime. Improved case outcomes for victims of assault by providing comprehensive medical examinations and emotional support.
- Reports: writing reports after each case for possible Court appearances.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure accurate and timely information exchange, streamlining the investigative process.
- Strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork by building strong communication channels among medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and legal teams.
- Contribute to successful prosecution efforts by presenting clear, concise testimony in court proceedings as an expert witness.
Occupational Health Nurse
Jobfit Health Group And Cogent Thinking
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Jobfit Health Group and Cogent Thinking for Fire Rescue Victoria
- Pre-employment medical assessments for Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) including vaccinations, drug and alcohol testing, spirometry, audiometry
- Provision of high-level advice, education and information to 4,500+ fire fighters at all levels by conducting and monitoring general health checks, providing advice and education including vaccinations, follow up serology and liaising with General Practitioners, Specialists and Allied Health Professionals where required
- Discussion with employees the benefits of regular health checks and management of identified health risks or conditions
- Health Assessments for specialised high-risk roles, pre and post-deployment and promotions within FRV
- Continued monitoring, evaluation and development of health services including health cluster analysis on patients who have previously been exposed to harmful chemicals, PTSD, other injuries and referring where necessary
- Reporting to client (FRV) on findings and health trends for their statistical analysis and research of medical conditions, cluster analysis and risk assessment
- Assisting Medical Officers and facilitating with return-to-work planning
- Annual Influenza vaccinations
- Administering other vaccines required for deployment and travel and maintaining a follow up and recall system
- Effective health record management for follow up annual health checks and vaccinations.
Director
Patch & Dispatch First Aid Training
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Set up own business in First Aid Training, Computer Training and various other short courses
- The business began with 0 clients and sold the business in 2013 with 350 clients nationally and internationally, 97% of return business annually, employed 15 Div.1 Nurses and Paramedics on a sessional basis and 5 administration staff
- 8,000 students on database
- Clients for First Aid Training included:
- ANZ
- Tiger Airways (flight attendants)
- Air Niugini (Papua New Guinea)
- Sky Traders (flight attendant and pilots)
- Corporate Aviation (various clients)
- Schools – Teachers in both Govt and non-Govt schools
- Lend Lease Aged Care (nursing staff)
- Allity Aged Care (nursing staff)
- Childcare Centres (care staff)
- Administration:
- Set up all systems for the business in Administration including Client and Student Databases, IT Systems, Accounting and Invoicing (MYOB), Human Resources, OH&S.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nambour High School
Skills
- Occupational Health Protocol
- Preventive Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Program Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Drug Testing
- Health Promotion
- Employee Health Programs
- Health surveillance
- Return-to-work coordination
Accomplishments
- Certificates and Courses:
- Current AHPRA registration (NMW0001037185)
- Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety
- Workplace Screening Audiometry
- Accredited Nurse Immuniser
- Course in On-site Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Course in Measure Spirometry
- Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110)
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driving Licence
- Delivery of Training Courses:
- Course in BBV (Blood Borne Virus) after potential aircraft crash
- Responsible serving of alcohol (flight attendants)
- Safe Handling of Food (catering)
- Food Hygiene Practises (catering)
- Safe Manual Handling (baggage handlers)
- Deportment and Grooming (flight attendants)
- Computer training for Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
- Employment Summary up to 2017
- Various roles as a Division 1 Registered Nurse in Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, France and Italy.
- Vaccination Status:
- Covid vaccinations x 6
- Hep B – Immune
- Hep A – Immune
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella – Immune
- Varicella – Immune
- Annual Influenza vaccinations
Timeline
Forensic Nurse
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
02.2020 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Jobfit Health Group And Cogent Thinking
08.2017 - 12.2023
Director
Patch & Dispatch First Aid Training
01.2006 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Nambour High School
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