Katherine Wishart
Lockyer Waters,QLD
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 35 years of expertise in oncology, specializing in women's health cancers such as ovarian and breast cancer. Skilled in palliative care, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical management of women's health cancers. Demonstrates comprehensive patient care abilities, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement personalized care plans that effectively address individual patient needs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Consultation
Ovarian Cancer Australia
12.2020 - Current
- Currently manage a case load of 90 women via tele-health through the Teal Support Program
- Provide case management, support, information, advise on symptoms and referrals
- Also involved with Tele Support group and Facebook support Group
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Holmesglen Private Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Working in Day Infusion Centre
- Worked to establish breast care nurse role in the hospital and supported Medical Oncology Breast specialist in the Day Infusion Centre
Nurse on Call/ After Hours Palliative Care
Medibank
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: National health advice service providing triage, health advice and referrals via telehealth
- Palliative care specialist nurse providing palliative care support- information, advice, triage and referrals to patients and families in NSW after hours via tele-health
- National health advice service providing triage, health advice and referrals via telehealth
RN/ CNC
Peninsula Health
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Worked in Day Oncology Unit as an RN and then a CNC for nearly 8 years
- Worked in Hospital in the Home as an RN to help set up Chemo at home and education/ train staff on PICCs and Ports and administration of chemotherapy agents
- Worked as a Breast Care CNC for 9 months as well as some holiday relief when required
RN/ Clinical Nurse Specialist
Ramsay Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Worked in Medical oncology ward and Day Chemotherapy Ward at Peninsula Private Hospital and South Eastern Private Hospital
RN
Monash Medical Centre
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked as a RN at McCulloch house Monash Medical Centre a 16 bed inpatient palliative care unit
- Providing holistic End stage care and symptom management to patients and their families
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Freemasons Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Worked as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in a 31 bed Gynae-oncology/ Oncology/ Palliative Care unit
RN Div 1 and 2
Monash Medical Centre
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Working in all wards with specialties in Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Surgical and Medical wards
- Worked on Women’s Health ward as a RN Div 1 in Breast and Gynae surgery and chemotherapy
Education
Breast Care module -
LaTrobe University
01.2009
Graduate Certificate - Cancer Nursing
University of Canberra
01.2006
Graduate Certificate - Cancer and Palliative Care
LaTrobe University
01.2001
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
Monash University
01.1990
Skills
- Chemotherapy agents
- Drug interactions
- Side effects
- Communication skills
- Quality activities
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Participation in focus groups
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- End-of-life care
Affiliations
- Active member of CNSA
- Royal College of Nursing
- BCNA
- VCCC (Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance)
Certificatesandcourses
- Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Course, Box Hill Hospital, 2005
- Bard Insertion of PICC lines, 2007
- Living with Cancer Workshop Facilitator Course, Cancer Council Victoria, 2006
- Understanding Palliative Care, Eastern Palliative Care, 2019
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Consultation
Ovarian Cancer Australia
12.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Holmesglen Private Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Nurse on Call/ After Hours Palliative Care
Medibank
07.2013 - 07.2016
RN/ CNC
Peninsula Health
01.2005 - 01.2016
RN/ Clinical Nurse Specialist
Ramsay Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
RN
Monash Medical Centre
01.2001 - 01.2003
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Freemasons Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
RN Div 1 and 2
Monash Medical Centre
01.1988 - 01.1993
Graduate Certificate - Cancer Nursing
University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate - Cancer and Palliative Care
LaTrobe University
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
Monash University
Breast Care module -
LaTrobe University
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