Travis McKenna
Mount Lawley,WA
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, self-driven and ambitious nurse leader with a deep commitment to advancing patient care through effective clinical solutions and collaborative practice. In my current role as a Clinical Nurse in the Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) Emergency Department (ED), I leverage extensive clinical and leadership experience to navigate complex healthcare scenarios. Despite the ever growing challenges of the current healthcare climate, I consistently demonstrate high standards of professional practice to achieve operational excellence and outstanding patient care.
Throughout my career, I have embraced roles that demand innovative thinking, strategic decision-making, and the ability to communicate and lead effectively. My experience in various leadership positions has allowed me to develop advanced interpersonal and networking skills, essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging external stakeholders.
I am extremely proud of the successes of my career to date and am eager to continue challenging and proving myself through a commitment to the position of Clinical Application Specialist within the Hospital Patient Monitoring and General Care portfolio at Philips.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Emergency Department
02.2022 - Current
- Proficiency within all nursing roles of the 59-bed RPH ED, including Emergency Triage, Resuscitation Team Lead, Critical Care Area Lead and Shift Coordinator.
- Sound understanding of ED operational priorities including department / organisational KPIs, while overseeing safe and quality patient care.
- Clinical competence in assessing, treating and transporting critically unwell medical and trauma patients within and beyond RPH ED.
- ED interface with RPH Operations Hub and St John Ambulance.
- A strong professional commitment to nursing excellence with demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to adapt practice as required.
- Advanced operational skills for optimising departmental capacity through patient disposition planning within and beyond RPH ED.
- Expert engagement with the vast emergency multidisciplinary team.
- Significant contribution to departmental quality improvement projects, including planning, implementation and education surrounding the RPH Smoke Free Policy, as well as notable efforts towards ED Healthcare Sustainability initiatives.
- Competent 'Superuser' of a number of health innovation solutions including the Belmont Rapid Infuser and Omnicell Automated Pharmaceutical Dispensing Cabinets.
- Excellent role model, mentor and support person for new and junior nursing staff; demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to guide improved organisational outcomes in the context of safe and quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Emergency Department
08.2021 - Current
- Clinical excellence in assessing and managing the undifferentiated emergency patient.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly escalating deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilising critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Able to educate patients, families and caregivers on disease process, diagnosis, treatment care plans, and management and lifestyle options.
- Successfully appointed 'Education Resource Nurse', responsible for the clinical supervision, orientation and upskilling of junior nurses to the resuscitation area.
- Successfully appointed 'Graduate Nurse Preceptor', with excellent feedback from both preceptee and the Staff Development Team, with ongoing mentorship thereafter.
Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
Royal Perth Hospital - Ambulatory Unit
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Guides and oversees daily operations of the Ambulatory Unit (AU) including the intercollaboration of a large multidisciplinary team.
- Maintaining human resource processes for AU staff; rostering, leave entitlements, payroll, contracts and uniforms.
- Provides operational oversight and direction for all patient activity within the RPH AU, in collaboration with the Operations Hub, Emergency Department and downstream wards.
- Responsible for facilitating and liaising with inpatient areas to facilitate disposition planning within the health service.
- Provides expert clinical leadership, consultancy and liaison service for a broad range of stakeholders, internal and external to health to assist with discharge planning.
- Facilitates the provision of advanced and complex patient care within the area of specialty at a Hospital and Health Service level; in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members and external providers.
- Maintains open and collaborative communication with relevant key stakeholders demonstrating advanced written and verbal skills.
- Responsible for investigating and addressing clinical incidents and patient complaints within the RPH AU.
Clinical Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Ambulatory Unit
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Role modelling advanced clinical knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of undifferentiated emergency presentations.
- Maintaining high level nursing care and documentation standards amongst the nursing team.
- Regular participation in hospital-wide 'Daily Stand-Up' meetings with consideration of departmental capacity, staffing and hours of operation in context of the broader hospital bed status.
- Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills proven by autonomous execution of the AU 'flow' role; with consideration to clinical, managerial, and broader operational variables.
- Demonstrated leadership in the management of the 'Stores and Equipment' clinical portfolio; implementation and maintenance of imprest requirements and equipment procurement.
- Contribution toward an analysis of AU operations and associated hospital admission rates, following its relocation and expansion in April 2023.
- Promotion of the RPH ambulatory model / pathway; educating and encouraging emergency staff on AU operations and referral processes.
Triage Nurse
HealthDirect - Medibank
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Highly proficient in the assessment and triage of telephone based patients from across Australia, requiring assistance with emergency and non-emergency health needs; inclusive of patient's from all life stages with varied complicating health circumstances.
- Genuinely advanced clinical judgement used to safely and appropriately triage patients while navigating electronic patient care systems and programs.
- Provision of health education to the general public on a wide variety of topics.
- Liaising/coordinating care with relevant service providers and stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to significantly evolving health environments while maintaining an awareness and achievement of operational / performance KPIs, often during times of high stress and pressure.
Remote Area Nurse
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Health Service
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Leave relief for Remote Clinic Team Leader, liaising with numerous stakeholders, managing the practice of 3 experienced Remote Area Nurses and reception staff; ensuring the provision of safe and effective culturally appropriate care.
- Responsible for autonomous patient assessment and treatment within the scope of the ‘CARPA Standard Treatment Manual'; including managing emergency presentations and planning and provision of care for clients experiencing numerous chronic health conditions.
- Care planning and provision of routine health checks; Adult Health Check, Chronic Disease Assessments, Child Health Checks.
- Autonomous consultation with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and execution of emergency patient evacuations from remote communities.
- Maintain operation and supplies within the health clinic; stores and medication ordering, completion of routine Quality Control processors, maintenance of patient documentation.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback.
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to improve overall patient safety and satisfaction.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Responsible for the overall management of over 130 nursing staff in the provision of care across AMU with contribution to policy and process development.
- Investigation and reporting of Clinical Incident management using electronic reporting systems (DATIX CIMS).
- Effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, senior leadership teams across multiple hospital services, as well as hospital executives.
- Proficiency in the development and maintenance of advanced staff rostering systems (RoStar).
Clinical Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for shift coordination of the 52-bed AMU including staff allocation and management, ensuring optimal patient care, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team as well as promoting timely patient transfers to and from the unit.
- Sound understanding of patient flow systems and insight into the importance and relevance of operational KPIs regarding patient movement while maintaining optimal and safe patient care.
- Occupational Health & Safety representative; maintaining a safe work and patient environment, investigating reported incidents via electronic platform 'CHOIR', conducting quarterly Workplace Health and Safety Inspections, contribution to regular safety meetings.
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
12.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for holistic nursing care of Neurosurgical and Acute Medical patients.
- Involved in the management and nursing care of acutely unwell high dependency neurosurgical patients (both pre and post-operatively) including cardiac monitoring, tracheostomy care, external ventricular drainage, intracranial pressure monitoring and complex wound management.
- Complex discharge planning and communication with external organisations.
Personal Care Attendant
Heritage Gardens Aged Care
03.2011 - 02.2015
Skills
Critical Care Competency: Extensive clinical experience in critical care and emergency settings, providing a strong foundation to offer relevant insights and guidance on the application of monitoring solutions in various health environments
Clinical Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities in diverse healthcare environments, including resource coordination and task prioritisation, guiding teams and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals Skilled in balancing competing demands and operational challenges to ensure efficient service delivery and high-quality patient care
Clinical Education: Proven ability to facilitate clinical training and education for healthcare professionals, ensuring confidence and proficiency in various clinical skills Adept at tailoring training to meet the needs of diverse audiences
Clinical Portfolio Experience: Experience leading and maintaining clinical portfolio for Healthcare Sustainability in emergency care settings Influential in a number of key sustainability initiatives to frame the direction of future healthcare delivery
Health Innovation: A genuine interest in the future of health innovation and sustainability, with an eagerness to improve and shape health solutions for health professionals and patients
Collaboration and Networking: Skilled in managing key relationships with internal and external stakeholders across a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare departments, to facilitate service collaboration, operational efficiency and outcomes
Emotional Intelligence: A strong understanding of the many factors that influence the experience of healthcare staff A genuine empathy and tailored leadership style toward modern nursing practice
Certification
2024
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency)
Curtin University
2018
Advanced Life Support 2
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Introduction for Health & Safety Representatives
Felgate Safety Training
2014
Bachelor of Nursing
Monash University, VIC
Professional Referees
Lorna O'Sullivan
Clinical Nurse Manager
Ambulatory Unit - Royal Perth Hospital
0476 275 299
lorna.o'sullivan@health.wa.gov.au
Hannah Lubrano
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Emergency Department - Royal Perth Hospital
0422 280 000
hannah.lubrano@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
Royal Perth Hospital - Ambulatory Unit
09.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Ambulatory Unit
04.2023 - 09.2023
Clinical Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Emergency Department
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal Perth Hospital - Emergency Department
08.2021 - Current
Triage Nurse
HealthDirect - Medibank
07.2021 - 07.2022
Remote Area Nurse
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Health Service
08.2020 - 01.2021
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
05.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
07.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital - Acute Medical Unit
12.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2016
Personal Care Attendant
Heritage Gardens Aged Care
03.2011 - 02.2015
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