JOSEPHINE BELL
KEARNEY SPRINGS
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting CNC Clinical Care Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Boomagam Caring Midwife
Indigenous Health
05.2021 - Current
- Implemented changes in practice based on research findings to enhance the overall quality of midwifery care provided to patients through developing and introducing new medical record forms for Aboriginal Health Workforce
- Created and introduced new Health Record Form for Aboriginal Health Workers Practitioners
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Stanthorpe Health Services
05.2014 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (Maternity, Emergency Department, Acute Ward, Recovery Ward)
- (Maternity, Emergency Department, Acute Ward, Recovery Ward)
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
DDHHS Clinical Governance
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Southern Cluster Patient Safety
- Southern Cluster Patient Safety
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Warwick Health Services
09.2005 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: (Maternity, Acute Ward and Emergency Department)
- (Maternity, Acute Ward and Emergency Department)
Registered Nurse
Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside
02.1998 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (Medical, Surgical, Infectious diseases, Extended care wards and emergency department)
- (Medical, Surgical, Infectious diseases, Extended care wards and emergency department)
Registered Nurse/Student Midwife
Bundaberg Base Hospital
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: (Maternity, Emergency Department and Medical Wards)
- (Maternity, Emergency Department and Medical Wards)
Registered Nurse
Gin Gin Hospital
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: (Outpatients, Emergency Department and Acute Ward)
- (Outpatients, Emergency Department and Acute Ward)
Acting Clinical Nurse
Cherbourg Hospital
01.2013 - 11.2003
- Company Overview: (Outpatients, Emergency Department and Acute Ward)
- (Outpatients, Emergency Department and Acute Ward)
Registered Nurse
Charleville Hospital
02.2000 - 05.2000
- Company Overview: (Secondment, Outpatients, Emergency department and acute ward)
- (Secondment, Outpatients, Emergency department and acute ward)
Education
Graduate Certificate - Leadership and Management
Australian College of Nursing
01.2020
RIRPN - Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse
Cunningham Centre
01.2015
Qualified Lactation Consultant -
Toowoomba
01.2014
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University of Central Queensland
01.2004
Certificate IV - Workplace Training & Assessing
TAFE Nurunderri College
01.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
01.1997
Certificate - Office Skills and Administration
TAFE Mt Gravatt College
01.1994
Skills
- Patient safety
- Organizational skills
- Process improvements
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical education
- Quality improvement
Josephine.Bell@health.qld.gov.au, jlofaro@hotmail.com
Affiliations
- AHPRA – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- QNU - Queensland Nurses Union
Professionalreferees
- Shayne Stenhouse, A/Director of Indigenous Health – DDHHS, 07 4699 8032
- Linda Mansell, A/ADONM First 2000 Days, 0457 490 065
Timeline
Acting CNC Clinical Care Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Boomagam Caring Midwife
Indigenous Health
05.2021 - Current
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
DDHHS Clinical Governance
01.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Stanthorpe Health Services
05.2014 - 12.2022
Acting Clinical Nurse
Cherbourg Hospital
01.2013 - 11.2003
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Warwick Health Services
09.2005 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse/Student Midwife
Bundaberg Base Hospital
11.2003 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse
Gin Gin Hospital
11.2003 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse
Charleville Hospital
02.2000 - 05.2000
Registered Nurse
Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside
02.1998 - 01.2013
RIRPN - Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse
Cunningham Centre
Qualified Lactation Consultant -
Toowoomba
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University of Central Queensland
Certificate IV - Workplace Training & Assessing
TAFE Nurunderri College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Certificate - Office Skills and Administration
TAFE Mt Gravatt College
Graduate Certificate - Leadership and Management
Australian College of Nursing
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