Joanne Eldridge
Erskine Park,NSW
Summary
I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse offering 20 years of experience in critical care, delivering hands-on patient care experience, as well as being accomplished in clinical education delivery and development. I am highly passionate, and I am known for high productivity and efficient task completion. I possess specialised skills in curriculum development, clinical competency assessment, and innovative teaching strategies. I excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring effective education delivery and positive learner outcomes. I am a highly motivated clinical instructor with a desire to take on new challenges. I am adaptable, with a strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adept at working autonomously. I am proficient in the use of both didactic and experiential learning styles, while incorporating instructional technology to enhance clinical education, and providing opportunities to improve practical skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Paediatric Registered Nurse
Nepean Hospital
Kingswood, NSW
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Assisted in medical procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing health challenges.
- 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.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
CNS2 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program
Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Rd
03.2022 - Current
- Developed educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical skills.
- Facilitated training sessions on patient care protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve nursing education strategies.
- Evaluated staff competencies through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in nursing curriculum design.
- Mentored new nurses to foster professional development and confidence.
- Reviewed and updated educational materials to ensure relevance and accuracy.
- Maintained data and documentation of educational activities, simulations, study days, workshops, and course evaluations.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for first-year nursing graduate nurses.
- Delivered face-to-face teaching sessions during study days, ad hoc workshops, and simulations.
- Designed innovative strategies for increasing nurse engagement in continuing education opportunities.
- Deliver psychological support through facilitated reflective practice sessions and psychological safety education.
Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2006 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Burns and Plastics
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of burns and plastic patients in challenging environment.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and neurology workshops.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Paediatric Critical Care Stream
College of Nursing
Burwood, NSW10.2008
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology, Sydney
Kuringai, NSW12.2004
Graduate Certificate - Health And Clinical Education
Flinders University
Adelaide, SASkills
- Invasive and Non-Invasive Ventilation
- High Frequency Osscillation
- Continuous Veno-Venous HaemoFiltration (CVVH)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Preceptoring
- Effective Team Leader Skills
- Work effectively within a team
- Paediatric Outreach Support Service environment
- Closed-loop communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Outreach Support Nurse
- Simulation creation and delivery
- Bedside education and teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Giving verbal and written feedback in accordance with nursing standards
- Writing lesson plans for all education sessions
- Face to face education delivery
- Review of policies and procedures in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Quality Improvement Project development
- Use of Excel for data collection
Accomplishments
20 years service Children's Hospital Westmead
Completion of all relevant PICU accreditations and competencies
Part of the Paediatric Intensive Care Outreach Service (PICOS) Team
POICU Team Leader
ECMO accredited Nurse
Clinical Assessor
Kid Resus Trainer
BTF Trainer
FRP Facilitator
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROJECTS
- SCHN Medication Policy Review Committee
- Developing Improved Communication Skills through creation of AI Chatbots
- SCHN Nursing Documentation Quality Improvement Project
- New Graduate Podcasts-Teaching a New Generation of Nurses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Casual Paediatric Registered Nurse
Nepean Hospital
07.2024 - Current
CNS2 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program
Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Rd
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2006 - Current
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Paediatric ICU
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
08.2005 - 02.2006
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Burns and Plastics
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
05.2005 - 08.2005
New Graduate Registered Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery
The Children's Hospital At Westmead
02.2005 - 05.2005
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Paediatric Critical Care Stream
College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Technology, Sydney
Graduate Certificate - Health And Clinical Education
Flinders University
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