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Jodie Saunders

Manor Lakes

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in telephone triage nursing, adept at conducting thorough patient assessments and making critical decisions in high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to meet evolving healthcare demands. Proficient in utilizing critical thinking and communication skills to address patient concerns and direct patients toward appropriate care pathways. Well-versed in healthcare protocols, consistently contributing to the success of team-based care initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Health Direct Australia
06.2025 - Current
  • Assessed patient symptoms and determined urgency for medical intervention through telephone triage.
  • Provided clear, empathetic communication to patients while guiding them through health concerns.
  • Facilitated referrals to appropriate healthcare providers based on clinical assessments and patient needs.
  • Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
  • Educated patients on self-care strategies and health management techniques during calls.

Afterhours Coordinator

Colac Area Health
09.2024 - 06.2025

Coordinated the running of the hospital after office hours.

Trouble shooting staffing issues.

Attending and running MET calls.

Stepping in and assisting with busy shifts in the Urgent Care Centre and Acute ward.

Trouble shooting difficulties that arise in the smooth running of a rural hospital.

Community Nurse

Homless Persons Program
09.2022 - 09.2024

Active outreach nursing with the homeless.

Planning and implimplementation of own schedule.

Building rapport and developing communication with difficult clients.

Networking for clients with other service providers.

Advocating for vulnerable people with healthcare providers.

Nurse Triage

Medibank
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Level 5

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Willaura Hospital/ hostel
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Inpatient Unit
  • East Grampians Health service

Registered Nurse Div 1(part time, then casual)

Tristar Medical group
01.2014 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Stawell regional health
07.2014 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Lowe Street Nursing Home, Willaura Hospital/ hostel
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Urgent Care Centre
  • Inpatient Unit
  • East Grampians Health service

Education

Graduate Certificate - Remote and Rural Emergency (RIPERN)

University of Southern Queensland
01.2014

Diploma - Health Science in Nursing

Victorian University of Technology
01.1991

Skills

  • Effective patient communication
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Comprehensive symptom review
  • Patient education
  • Healthcare advocacy
  • Administering patient assessments
  • Remote consultation via phone
  • Emergency health triage
  • Evidence-based protocols
  • Building patient rapport
  • Teamwork
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Effective time management
  • Effective problem-solving
  • Basic life support
  • Hands-on patient support
  • Blood collection expertise
  • Detailed health evaluation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Emergency response nursing
  • Advanced life support expertise

Timeline

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Health Direct Australia
06.2025 - Current

Afterhours Coordinator

Colac Area Health
09.2024 - 06.2025

Community Nurse

Homless Persons Program
09.2022 - 09.2024

Nurse Triage

Medibank
03.2020 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Willaura Hospital/ hostel
06.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Stawell regional health
07.2014 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse Div 1 (casual)

Lowe Street Nursing Home, Willaura Hospital/ hostel
07.2014 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse Div 1(part time, then casual)

Tristar Medical group
01.2014 - 06.2019

Diploma - Health Science in Nursing

Victorian University of Technology

Graduate Certificate - Remote and Rural Emergency (RIPERN)

University of Southern Queensland
Jodie Saunders