Joanne Clifford
Tamborine,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency care, adept at delivering comprehensive patient interventions and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record in adapting to rapidly changing clinical scenarios and improving care standards through innovative, evidence-based practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Robina, QLD
10.2025 - Current
- Executed emergency presentations and interventions to stabilize critical patients
- Resuscitation and Triage
- Trauma care
- Mental health care
- Paediatrics
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care
- Coordinated with allied health professionals and managed referrals to optimize treatment pathways
- Robina Emergency Department - permanent Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Robina, QLD
01.2018 - Current
- Administered a range of complex clinical procedures for Medical, Emergency, renal and Surgical wards
- Deployed in emergency department and medical-surgical units, utilizing vigilant nursing surveillance of undiagnosed and unstable patients for signs of physiological or psychological deterioration, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed quality healthcare interventions during staff shortages, effectively addressing challenges of inappropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Adapted to various nursing areas while collaborating with team members to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Gold Coast University Hospital/ Robina Permanent Pool/Casual Pool - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2014 - Current
- Monitored undiagnosed and unstable patients for signs of physiological or psychological deterioration in the Emergency department.
- Managed quality healthcare interventions during staff shortages, ensuring patient needs were met despite high nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Adapted to changing environments while collaborating with team members to enhance patient care.
- Gold Coast - Permanent Nursing Pool - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Beaudesert, QLD
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Administered renal, surgical, and medical interventions in emergency department, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Prioritized rapid, accurate decision making during variable and unpredictable patient presentations.
- Supported healthcare teams in administering medications and complex clinical procedures, enhancing patient safety and treatment accuracy.
- Fostered teamwork in emergency department, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness of multidisciplinary interventions.
- Working as a team leader with a special focus on improving the quality and efficiency of multidisciplinary healthcare interventions
- Contributing to the body of emergency nursing knowledge and evidence based clinical tools that informs evidence-based practice
- Beaudesert Hospital - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Logan, QLD
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Engaged in administering renal, surgical, and medical interventions across the emergency department
- Executed rapid and accurate decision making to manage variable patient acuity.
- Worked as a team leader with a special focus on improving the quality and efficiency of multidisciplinary healthcare interventions
- Assisted healthcare teams in administering medicines and complex clinical procedures to ensure patient safety and care quality
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based clinical tools and knowledge in emergency nursing to enhance practice standards
- Facilitated teamwork among emergency department staff to improve collaboration and streamline patient care processes
- Logan Hospital Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Gold Coast Private Hospital Casual Surgical Ward 9 - Registered Nurse
- Administered comprehensive pain and wound management interventions
- Configured PCA settings and monitored ketamine infusions to ensure optimal pain management
- Administered blood and iron infusions to the anaemic patients
- Expertly administered PICC lines and facilitated stoma care interventions
- Monitored and maintained surgical drains to prevent complications and support healing
- Assisted in placement of male and female urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes to facilitate patient comfort and care
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
Redlands, QLD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered renal, surgical, and medical interventions in emergency department to optimize patient care
- Executed rapid, accurate decisions based on variable and unpredictable patient presentations
- Coordinated multidisciplinary emergency teamwork to ensure effective and timely patient care
- Developed evidence-based clinical tools and contributed to emergency nursing knowledge to enhance practice standards
- Working as a team leader with a special focus on improving the quality and efficiency of multidisciplinary healthcare interventions
- Supported healthcare teams in administering medications and performing complex clinical procedures
- Redlands Hospital Emergency Department - Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
PCU1 Medical/Rehab/Post-Surgical (Mater Private Hospital Redlands)
Redlands, QLD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Administered postoperative and rehabilitation interventions to enhance patient recovery.
- Provided patient care and support in various healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Registered Nurse
Medical Assessment Unit (Gold Coast University Hospital)
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted rapid assessments of internal medical patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Monitored cardiac interventions and worked as a preceptor in the medical assessment unit
- Administered a range of complex clinical procedures including phlebotomy, cannulation, and life support interventions
- Performed the significant patient monitoring and medication handling tasks in the medical care units
- Implemented numerous innovative and evidence-based patient care plans
- Provided support for patients' activities of daily living and personal care, enhancing their comfort and independence
- Utilised person-centred strategies to improve the healthcare quality and wellness outcomes of the treated patients
- Coordinated patients' admission and discharge processes, aiming to minimise hospital readmissions
- Conducted patient education sessions to enhance self-management skills and improve wellness outcomes
Registered Nurse
Immunology
Gold Coast , QLD
01.2014 - 2015
- Administered comprehensive wound management interventions to patients affected with various acute and chronic disease conditions
- Administered palliative care services for the terminally ill patients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care standards and outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during challenging health situations.
- Implemented infection control policies in medical units to safeguard patient health.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols in clinical settings.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Organized educational interventions for nursing students to enhance clinical competencies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
Renal / Haemodialysis Nursing Queensland Health Gold Coast Hospital (Southport)
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Expertly handled haemodialysis procedure and aftercare measures
- Administered permacath and retrieved blood from fistula to ensure accurate monitoring of patient health
- Facilitated peritoneal dialysis, managed Tenckhoff catheter, and provided home therapy support for optimal patient outcomes
- Coordinated with dieticians to organize and deliver dietetics education sessions for patients to enhance nutritional understanding
Education
Advanced Life Support -
07-2026
Paediatric Advance Life Support -
07-2026
Master of Emergency -
Griffith University
QLD01-2024
Triage Training -
01-2024
Trauma Course -
CSDS
QLD 01-2024
Acute Complex Care Course -
Gold Coast
QLD 10-2019
Intubations and Ventilation Workshop -
01-2019
Leadership -
Griffith University
01-2018
Foundations of Emergency Nursing -
Griffith University
01-2018
Critical Care Education -
ALERT
01-2016
Paediatric Skills Workshop -
01-2016
Preceptor Training -
01-2016
Mental Health First Aid Course -
Graduate Certificate - Emergency
Griffith University
QLDSkills
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Multidisciplinary treatment approaches
- Healthcare interventions
- Patient satisfaction improvement
- Advanced nursing practice
- Evidence-based strategies
- Culturally sensitive healthcare
- Quality and safety practices
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Person-centred healthcare
- Patient feedback
- Monitoring patient transfers
- Short stay management
- Paediatrics care
- Disaster management
- Pandemic planning
- Transformational leadership
- Staff development
- Emergency procedures
- Drug handling
- Electronic health record management
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Pain management
- Documentation and charting
- ADL assistance
- Emotional awareness
- Geriatric nursing
- Chest pain management
- Family and patient support
- Seizure management
- At-risk patient care
- Mental health nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Emergency response
- Direct patient care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Direct nursing care
- Palliative care awareness
- Medical assessment
- Administering immunizations
- Licensed RN
Registration
NMBA (Division 1 & 2), QLD NMW0001470913
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
PCU1 Medical/Rehab/Post-Surgical (Mater Private Hospital Redlands)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Assessment Unit (Gold Coast University Hospital)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Immunology
01.2014 - 2015
Registered Nurse
Renal / Haemodialysis Nursing Queensland Health Gold Coast Hospital (Southport)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Advanced Life Support -
Paediatric Advance Life Support -
Master of Emergency -
Griffith University
Triage Training -
Trauma Course -
CSDS
Acute Complex Care Course -
Gold Coast
Intubations and Ventilation Workshop -
Leadership -
Griffith University
Foundations of Emergency Nursing -
Griffith University
Critical Care Education -
ALERT
Paediatric Skills Workshop -
Preceptor Training -
Mental Health First Aid Course -
Graduate Certificate - Emergency
Griffith University