Kathleen Michele Verrills
Sydney,Australia
Summary
With 30 years of diverse nursing experience in both public and private hospitals, this efficient and compassionate Registered Nurse/Midwife brings a broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and a special passion for obstetrics. Known for being an engaged communicator with patients, this versatile healthcare professional offers a rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism. Specializing in women's health care, antenatal support, and family planning, they have over 14 years of hands-on experience in Maternity and Woman's infertility, performing patient physicals, comparing test results, and providing proper medical diagnosis to facilitate appropriate treatment. Punctual and dedicated, they always seek employment options where good customer service and a positive attitude can make a difference. A flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Well-versed in maternal and neonatal health with strong skills in patient assessment and clinical decision-making. Committed to fostering healthy pregnancies and positive birth experiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Healthcare Australia
01.2011 - Current
- Company Overview: Hurstville Private Hospital. Hawksbury local Health District Hospital
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- Delivery suite,Antenatal,Postanatal and NICU
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty
- Answered and responded to incoming calls from patients to assess patient symptoms, determine health status and identify needs
- Rendered telephone advice according to sound base of critical thinking and protocols
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician
- Delivered exceptional physical, mental and emotional care to over 500 women in various stages of labor
- Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, delivered babies and provided postnatal care to mother and infant
- Detailed health histories for each patient by asking open-ended questions and employing active listening skills
- Educated patients on preparation and anticipated effects of specific procedures, answering questions at every step
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and identifying fetal position
- Documented patients' health histories, symptoms and physical conditions using computers and nursing notes
- Assessed care requirements and wrote care plans based on mother and child needs
- Tutored over 50 student midwives in pregnancy support, newborn care and labor manageme
Teacher/Assessor
Tafe Nsw
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Telehealth Nurse
HCA
03.2019 - 02.2022
- I have been involved in the constantly evolving COVID19 quarantine project
- Have given advice on resources required and infection control policies and procedures to meet quality control and Improvement according to NSW Health Standards
- I have been a supportive TEAM leader, and have also worked independently to provide expert care to Families and specifically antenatal advice and assessments' of mothers and babies
- Most recently I have also worked in the Nurse run hotels for community close contacts
- I have enjoyed learning and using my assessment, observation and communication skills in a new role
- Proven expert clinical care and knowledge for mothers and babies
- Flexibility in workplace allowed me to gain a broader view and understanding of different policies and procedures at different hospitals
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
- Represented integrity and professionalism in all areas of nursing, serving as a mentor and roll model to staff
- Supported community outreach initiatives by partnering with local organizations
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints
- Collected data to represent symptoms, including onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty
- Answered and responded to incoming calls from patients to assess patient symptoms, determine health status and identify needs
- Rendered telephone advice according to sound base of critical thinking and protocols
- Assisted in the development of telehealth protocols and procedures, contributing to the overall success of the program.
- Prioritized patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs while discussing any concerning changes or trends with appropriate healthcare providers promptly.
Registered Nurse
Premium Home Care
08.2013 - 09.2020
- Duties include looking after a 33 yr old woman who is quadriplegic C2-C3
- Ventilated spinal patient Personal care Manual handling Medications Wound management Trachea care Bowel care Care of supa pubic catheter and fluid management Ventilator care and adjusting settings Feeding and light meal preparation Liaising with Doctors and allied health
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
Registered Midwife
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2014
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician
- Delivered exceptional physical, mental and emotional care to over 500 women in various stages of labor
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
RPAH
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
Education
Cert IV TAE -
Training And Assessment Education And Training
Hurstville, NSW10.2021
ACE Midwifery Programme For Senior Midwives -
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Camperdown, NSW01.2011
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University Of Technology
Sydney, NSW01.2008
Graduate Cert - Radiation And Brachytherapy
The New South Wales College Of Nursing
Burwood, NSW01.2002
Graduate Diploma - Oncological Nursing
The New South Wales College Of Nursing
Glebe, NSW01.1999
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Of Technology
Sydney, NSW01.1995
Certificate IV - Biology Technicians
Institute Of Technology
Sydney, NSW01.1989
Higher School Certificate -
Nazareth Senior College
Bankstown, NSW01.1986
Domremy College -
Domremy College
Five Dock, NSW01.1984
Skills
- Patient-Centered Pain Management Techniques
- Antenatal record taking and assessment
- Intrapartum monitoring
- Empathetic Support
- Postpartum management
- Patient examination skills
- Documentation maintenance
- Flexible
- Adult and Neonate CPR Training
- Supervision
- Proactive Issue Resolution
- Team building
- Planning
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring mother and baby
- Advanced communication and observation skills
- Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Training and assessment
- Adaptable Learner
- Leadership and responsible to work alone
- Medication and IV administration
- Ventilator care
- MS Office
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Culturally Aware Care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Immunization skills COVID19 Vaccination certificate and modules in Pfizer, Astra
- Flow sheet charting
- Life-sustaining machines
- Nursing Plan Development
- Family and patient support
- Newborn education
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Database management
- Effective Classroom Management
- Antenatal care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Maternal health
- Family-centered care
Certification
Cert IV TAE, Training And Assessment Education And Training, 01/2011
Accomplishments
- NSW Clinical Nurse Specialist/Team Leader Attend to patients needs pre and post radiotherapy.
- Involved in setting up the Brachytherapy Unit at RPAH.
- Attended conferences and presented at International Conferences.
- Created highly effective new protocol and policy for treatment of prostate cancer that significantly impacted efficiency and improved outcomes for men.
- Received acknowledgement for outstanding clinical performance on International Nurses Day, 2003.
Timeline
Teacher/Assessor
Tafe Nsw
02.2022 - 02.2024
Telehealth Nurse
HCA
03.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Premium Home Care
08.2013 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Healthcare Australia
01.2011 - Current
Registered Midwife
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2014
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
RPAH
01.2007 - 01.2009
ACE Midwifery Programme For Senior Midwives -
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Graduate Diploma - Midwifery
University Of Technology
Graduate Cert - Radiation And Brachytherapy
The New South Wales College Of Nursing
Graduate Diploma - Oncological Nursing
The New South Wales College Of Nursing
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Of Technology
Certificate IV - Biology Technicians
Institute Of Technology
Higher School Certificate -
Nazareth Senior College
Domremy College -
Domremy College
Cert IV TAE -
Training And Assessment Education And Training
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