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Karen Beslich

Coffs Harbour,NSW

Summary

I would like to introduce myself as a registered nurse of 32 years experience predominately in aged care and chronic disease management. I am organised and knowledgeable registered nurse experienced in treating and caring for all types of care recipient. I am successful in providing quick, thorough and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. I am recognised for collaborating well with doctors, families and related stakeholders to maintain the best healthcare practices.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Assessor

Aspire4Life
Coolangatta, QLD
06.2021 - Current
  • Government body assessment required for community aged care support.
  • Have associated training and qualification certifications.

Aged Care Coordinator

RSL LIfecare
Coffs Harbour, NSW
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Aged care coordination of Home Care Package recipients.
  • Clinical nursing support to referred clients.
  • DVA management planing and financial claiming.
  • Coordinating team including, rostering staff, order of service run management
  • Liaise with related stakeholders.

Registered Nurse

Catholic Healthcare
Coffs Harbour, NSW
05.2014 - 09.2019
  • Shift supervision of 100+ bed facility of afterhours care and coordination of staff duties and allocation.
  • Clinical care application
  • Use of Ecase documentation.

Registered Nurse

Catholic Healthcare
Forbes, NSW
03.2011 - 04.2014
  • Shift supervision of 30 bed facility of afterhours care and coordination of staff duties and allocation.
  • Clinical care application
  • Use of Ecase documentation.

Registered Nurse

Various
Sydney , NSW
03.1992 - 02.2011
  • Various aged care facilities with 2 - 5 years at each.
  • Use of AutumnCare documentation.
  • Experience in the hospital setting, specialty in orthopedics.
  • Annual CPD education load.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-1992

High School Diploma -

Kirrawee High School
Sydney, NSW
11-1989

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Unit Administration
  • Chart updating and care planning
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Wound Care
  • Time management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Timeline

Aged Care Assessor

Aspire4Life
06.2021 - Current

Aged Care Coordinator

RSL LIfecare
09.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Catholic Healthcare
05.2014 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Catholic Healthcare
03.2011 - 04.2014

Registered Nurse

Various
03.1992 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Western Sydney

High School Diploma -

Kirrawee High School
Karen Beslich