Julie Tweed
Blacks Beach ,QLD
Summary
I am an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with 14 years experience of providing care to a wide variety of patients in multiple clinical settings.
My most recent position is working as a Clinical Facilitator on the Pool/Bank which has enabled me to assist new staff onboarding to the Pool/Bank. This includes Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic, Womens Health, Paediatric, ED, ICU, CCU and Mental Health.
I have a passion for the variety of specialised nursing fields and the extensive knowledge that comes with it. I enjoy the challenges, learning and extending professional skills. I love the diversity of nursing and working both autonomously and in a team.
I also have a background of Surgical/Orthopaedic and Medical Nursing in WA and Gold Coast. This included agency work for Gold Coast/Brisbane Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Community Nursing.
With a distinguished understanding of Queensland Health and its policies and protocols I aim at providing high class patient/family centered care to achieve the best outcomes. I am adept at working closely with Doctors, Allied Health Members and Nurses for effective and productive health care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Pool/Bank FT
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, QLD
01.2018 - Current
- Acute and Chronic patient care in Medical and Surgical Units. Adeptly handling all aspects of treatments from ADLs, medications, wound cares and various nursing/medical procedures
- Managing Stroke and Rehabilitation patients
- Cares of Pre operative, Recovery and Post operative patients
- Emergency nursing skills and multitasking in ED/HDU
- Cares of neonates, paediatrics and adolescents working in accordance of hospital polices, protocols and medication administration
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological nursing management
- ICU and CCU specialised monitoring and procedures
- Mental Health patient care including familiarity of the multiple Mental Health Acts and services available
- Work autonomously and self-directed with a high importance of judgment skills and a high level of personal accountability
- Work as a team player receiving and delegating duties of care
- Trained/supervised new staff and students on policies and procedures and working at Mackay Base Hospital
- Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, patients, family members, hospital staff, administration, and management
- Contributed to team results in fast-paced environments
Registered Nurse. General Surgical Unit. FT
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, QLD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Closely monitored acute and chronic conditions
- Care of Pre operative and Post operative patients. Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication, wound care, drains and ASA
- Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs
- Managed patient workload and assisted staff and students providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Transported patients to and from different departments
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
Registered Nurse. FT
Mater Misericordiae Hospitals
North Mackay, QLD
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Based on Surgical Unit and floated on Medical, ICU, Maternity and Palliative Ward at Private Hospital
- Collaborated with all members of a patient's healthcare team to ensure the proper and appropriate level of care
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to Mackay Mater's guidelines and regulations
- Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment
- Chronic and Acute patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care and medical procedures. Holistic cares of the Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative patient from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse. FT
Ramsay Hospitals (Pindara & John Flynn Private Hospital)
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked in Orthopaedic Units
- Responsible for caring for patients preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively from admission to discharge
- Worked alongside a Orthopaedic Surgeons and Multidisciplinary Teams for care of acute and chronic patients
Registered Nurse, Agency
Carestaff Healthcare Solutions
Burleigh Waters, QLD
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Represented and interpreted the agency's functions and services to other institutions, the public, government agencies and other organizations
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Followed infection control procedures
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Murdoch University, Mandurah Campus
Greenfields, WA2008
Diploma Of Applied Science - Naturopathy
TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region - Southport RTO: 0275
Southport, QLD1997
Diploma - Diploma Of Remedial Therapies
Queensland College Of Physical Therapies
Southport, QLD 1996
Skills
- Computer literate with programs ieMR, Hibscus, Patient Flow, Firstnet, Powerchart, Metavison, Trend Care
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Adaptable to different work environments
- Assessment and critical thinking skills
- Good communication between patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary health team
- Flexible and Adaptable
Referees
Christopher Hatch
Nurse Unit Manager
MBH Nurse Pool/Bank
Christopher.Hatch@health.qld.gov.au
0748855303
Dawn Erixon
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
MBH Nurse Pool/Bank
Dawn.Erixon@health.qld.gov.au
0748855306
Lachlan Frank
Nurse Unit Manager
MBH General Surgical Unit
Lachlan.frank@health.QLD.gov.au
0748855305
Sharon May
Nurse Navigator
Sharon.may@health.qld.gov.au
04348857530
Registered Nurse Practicum
INDIA ( Chettinad Hospital) Chennai
6 Week Nursing Placement
Maternity, Paediatric, Family and Community Nursing
Other
Commonwealth Scholarship
Julia Gillard 2009
Certificate of Apperciation for working with Undergraduate Students
Intergrated Learning
CQ University 2012
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pool/Bank FT
Mackay Base Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse. General Surgical Unit. FT
Mackay Base Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse. FT
Mater Misericordiae Hospitals
03.2011 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse. FT
Ramsay Hospitals (Pindara & John Flynn Private Hospital)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse, Agency
Carestaff Healthcare Solutions
12.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
Murdoch University, Mandurah Campus
Diploma Of Applied Science - Naturopathy
TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region - Southport RTO: 0275
Diploma - Diploma Of Remedial Therapies
Queensland College Of Physical Therapies
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