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Julieanne Willsmore

Julieanne Willsmore

Bridgewater,Australia

Summary

I am an experienced Registered Nurse/Health trainer, with a broad portfolio of clinical skills, and training and assessment roles. My Clinical experience includes Palliative Care, Aged Care and most recently NDIS Community based Care (High Intensity Needs). I have trained clinical staff (nursing), Support Workers, Patient Care Assistance and carers, both locally and regionally. I enjoy the challenge of change, and thrive on providing a quality service, resulting in excellence in care and support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Trainer

Your Learning Portal
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current with industry standards and incorporating updates into training materials as needed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, high-quality training across all departments.
  • Established clear objectives for each session, allowing trainees to focus their efforts on achieving specific goals related to their individual roles within the organization.
  • Evaluated new educational technologies for potential integration into existing clinical training programs, enhancing the overall learning experience for participants.

Registered Nurse

Infin8care, Hahndorf
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • As the Registered Nurse in charge of a 101 bed, high needs facility, I ensured that the health needs of all residents were delivered in a safe and timely manner
  • As the lead RN, I used clinical assessment skills and interpreter medical information to provide appropriate medical support
  • My duties included Medication management, Palliative Care, Wound care, Enteral feeding regimes, Continence management, falls risks and falls criteria management and staffing performance and priorities

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

SA Health – Daw House
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • My role in Daw House supported patients with a Palliative diagnosis to either facilitate respite, investigate symptom control concerns (primarily pain management), or support the patient and the family/friends in managing End of Life Care
  • This required advanced pharmacological knowledge and medication titration skills, supported by accurate assessment and follow up

Learning and Engagement Facilitator

Southern Cross Care
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • My role was responsible for the training and compliance database for all Southern Cross staff, across three facilities
  • This role included training and assessment of nursing and care staff, orientation and facilitation of new staff and/or students, and performance management if skills deficit identified
  • Facilitating planned and unplanned accreditation visits, and departmental enquiries were also an essential role component

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Educator

Cancel Council of Western Australia
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • I developed training material/presentations based on training needs analysis for aged care facilities statewide
  • I delivered Palliative Care Education to nurses and care staff all around the state, to upskill staff and introduce End of life medication basics and symptom management techniques

Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator – Palliative Care

Murdoch Community Hospice, Western Australia
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Based on the needs of the patients and the unit, I developed learning material and facilitated multidisciplinary guest speakers to educate and upskill staff and students
  • I designed the Graduate Nurse hospice program and facilitated several graduates throughout the tenure

Trainer and Assessor

Mercycare
02.2004 - 02.2006
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.

Education

Certificate IV Training And Assessment -

Harrison Training Group
RTO
01-2016

Skills

  • Workplace professionalism
  • Knowledge of aged care standards
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Palliative care expertise
  • Employee training
  • Accreditation process involvement
  • Quality standards compliance
  • Effective leadership
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Clinical prioritization skills
  • Quality and auditing
  • Health education proficiency
  • In-depth clinical understanding

Timeline

Clinical Trainer

Your Learning Portal
02.2022 - 11.2023

Learning and Engagement Facilitator

Southern Cross Care
01.2016 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Infin8care, Hahndorf
01.2011 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care

SA Health – Daw House
01.2007 - 01.2020

Trainer and Assessor

Mercycare
02.2004 - 02.2006

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care Educator

Cancel Council of Western Australia
01.2004 - 01.2009

Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator – Palliative Care

Murdoch Community Hospice, Western Australia
01.1999 - 01.2008

Certificate IV Training And Assessment -

Harrison Training Group
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