Jodie Wallis
Wingham,NSW
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with surgical specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Mayo Private Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed KPI and budget for 50 bed Medical/Surgical/Rehab
- Bed management
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
CNS/Infection Control Coordinator
Mayo Private Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Conducted Hand hygiene audits for HHA
- Worked as a CNS on the surgical ward with specialty of Stomal therapy.
- Mentored students on their placements within the surgical unit
- In charge shifts after hours and weekends
Education
No Degree - Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
College of Nursing
Sydney08.2011
Bachelor - Nursing Practice
University of Newcastle
Port Macquarie, NSW11.2008
Skills
- KPI management
- Budget planning and management
- Advanced clinical skills in surgical area
- ALS
- PALS
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
Affiliations
AASTN
APHRA
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
Mayo Private Hospital
04.2020 - Current
CNS/Infection Control Coordinator
Mayo Private Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2020
No Degree - Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing
College of Nursing
Bachelor - Nursing Practice
University of Newcastle
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