Katherine Moran
Springwood,NSW
Summary
A compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in providing patient centred care in both outpatient and inpatient environments. Working well with diverse patient populations with a focus on building trusting relationships to improve patient and economical outcomes. Efficiently and collaboratively working with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to improve patient care. Participates in quality improvement projects to advance both patient and service provision.
Have worked within the Leading Better Value Care COPD Service for 6 years in the role of Registered Nurse. Gained extensive skills in the management of COPD including advanced symptom management and understanding the complex needs of advanced disease burden. Relieved in higher grade duties as the CNS2 COPD Service Coordinator during 2023 and continue to show interest in relieving higher grade duties.
Previous experience includes 8 years in acute care nursing in surgical, general medical, renal and respiratory nursing. This extensive experience enabled me to gain further experience in leadership roles, including a regular role as team leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse COPD Service
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2018 - Current
- Developed advanced communications skills, networking and collaboration skills with other multidisciplinary clinicians and physicians to achieve positive outcomes for patients.
- Developed skills in patient assessment, including basic interpretation of ABG's, CXR, management of acute exacerbations. NIV support in community and education as required
- Patient education
- Utilise critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels, individual needs and health literacy.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify gaps in symptom and disease prevention, changes in condition, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs through Supportive Care practices.
- Assisted in training of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environments and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced writing and technology skills through TEAMS, Excel and other platforms.
- Learned new understandings of economical impacts in healthcare and importance of data reporting and accuracy of use of such systems as iPM for activity-based funding.
- Referrals to inter-hospital clinics, allied health and community, as well as collaborative work with GPs and respiratory specialists as needed
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Acting CNS2 COPD Coordinator
NSW Health NBMLHD
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Data entry, monitoring and reporting, provided such data to LBVC team, and maintained tracking documents.
- Implemented regular communication and progress updates, fostering collaborative work environment with team members.
- Maintained operational workflows by supporting documentation systems e.g. EMR and updating records accurately as needed.
- Organise assessment templates to support operations.
- Met with clinical leads to discuss project plans, aligning with overall program objectives, fostering unified approaches toward shared goals.
- Participated in research and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Set priorities and problem-solved any workflow issues to maintain rapport with staff and patients
- Monitored performance outcome metrics e.g. HOPE and QARS and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated individual duties after evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling via iPM systems and and whole program coordination
- Kept high average of patient reported outcome and experience measures
- Trained new team members of relieving registered nurse positions
- Assisted new physiotherapy staff with orientation and oppositional procedures
- Education and in-service for JMOs and Pulmonary rehab patient clinics.
Registered Nurse W4A Respiratory Ward
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients in acute settings and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked within teams, including team leader role
- Managed patient's with Chest drains, Non Invasive Ventilation, High Flow Oxygenation, Patient Controlled Analgesia, multiple medications along with complex co morbidities impacting mobility and function.
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis Unit
NSW Health NBMLHD
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Developed skills in cannulation of patients with fistulas requiring haemodialysis treatment.
- Developed skills in dialysing patients with both vascular catheters as well as AV fistulas.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked within teams including role of team leader and prioritising and managing patients within outpatient settings.
Registered Nurse W4A Surgical Ward
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of 4 -6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN Buckland Residential Care Facility
Buckland Aged Care Services
12.2009 - 03.2010
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered PO medications including S4 and S8 to aged residents.
- Acted in role of only RN to manage team of EN's and AINS.
- Prioritized workload and responsibilities
- Conducted thorough patient assessments within aged care settings to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Respiratory Nursing - Enrolled Not Completed
Royal College of Nursing
External Online2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW11.2009
Higher School Certificate
Summerland Christian College
Goonellabah, NSW12.2006
Skills
- CORE Values
- Respiratory nursing skills in COPD management, NIV and advanced symptom support toward end-of-life care
- Patient centred care and providing excellent patient experience
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work well within teams and independently
- Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability
- Ability to identify and escalate issues or clinical needs when necessary
- Quality improvement
- Organisation processes to maximise economical benefits
Additional Information
Leah Calman
COPD Coordinator CNS2 | COPD Service
Nepean Hospital, Building A, Office 1, Level 12D
Ph. 0415 328 971 (personal) 0438 699 304 (work)
E. leah.calman@health.nsw.gov.au
Pia Lambert
District CNC3 Supportive and Palliative Care
Nepean, Springwood and Blue Mountains district Hospital
Ph. 0417 116 945
E. pia.lambert@health.nsw.gov.au
Giselle Garrick
Nurse Manager Medical Specialties
Nepean Hospital, Managers Office, Building A, Level 12D
Ph. 0407 131 810 or (02) 4734 2423
E. giselle.garrick@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Acting CNS2 COPD Coordinator
NSW Health NBMLHD
10.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse COPD Service
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse W4A Respiratory Ward
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2011 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Haemodialysis Unit
NSW Health NBMLHD
09.2010 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse W4A Surgical Ward
NSW Health NBMLHD
03.2010 - 09.2010
RN Buckland Residential Care Facility
Buckland Aged Care Services
12.2009 - 03.2010
Respiratory Nursing - Enrolled Not Completed
Royal College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Higher School Certificate
Summerland Christian College
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