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Katy Cowley

Avondale

Summary

I currently work in a busy Medical Practice working along side 7 GP's. I am a highly motivated healthcare professional with experience in diverse healthcare settings. I have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, which enables me to effectively communicate with my patients, carers and staff. I am able to convey information clearly and compassionately, ensuring that everyone is well informed and understood. I possess the ability to work independently, taking initiative and managing tasks on my own, as well as the capacity to collaborate effectively as part of a team. This versatility allows me to adapt to various work environments and effectively contribute to the overall success of the team.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

TeamMed Medical Practice
04.2024 - Current
  • Working alongside 7 GP's
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Management
  • Immunisation administration
  • Ear irrigation
  • Cannulation
  • Managing the ongoing care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and refugee patients
  • Ferinject infusions
  • Stock control and ordering
  • ABI & ECG
  • Creating & updating policies and procedures
  • Assisting with the accreditation process with APGAL
  • Assisting with the set up of the Gerringong TeamMed practice

Registered Nurse

Woonona Medical Practice
01.2018 - 04.2024
  • Working alongside 12 GP's
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Management
  • Immunisation administration
  • Ear microsuction
  • Cannulation
  • Managing the ongoing care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Intergrative and Ferenject infusions
  • Stock control and ordering
  • ABI, ECG and Spirometry

Nurse Unit Manager

The Wollongong Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managing a busy department that facilitated 48 staff members including 9 Gastroenterologists
  • Managing the Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Services
  • Managing the patient procedure lists for both in and outpatients
  • Accommodating and managing the lists for Surgical and Respiratory VMOs
  • Providing support and guidance to the nursing staff
  • Managing rosters, budgets, excessive sick and annual leave and mandatory training etc
  • Liaising with Cancer Services, Theatres, Pre admissions, Interpreter Services, Xray and Patient Transport to facilitate the smooth running of the Endoscopy lists
  • Providing clinical support within the department

Registered Nurse

The Wollongong Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Acting NUM
  • Procedure nurse, assisting the doctors
  • Assisting with Anaesthetics
  • Recovering unconscious patients
  • Reprocessing of the endoscopes
  • Teaching and educating staff and patients

Registered Nurse

Derby City General Hospital, UK
01.1995 - 01.2006
  • Procedure nurse
  • Recovering patients
  • Patient admission and discharge
  • Reprocessing of endoscopes
  • Patient education

Registered General Nurse (Level1)

Derby City General Hospital, UK
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • In charge of shift
  • Ward duties
  • Liaising with the Multidisciplinary Team
  • Mentoring new staff

Education

Grad Cert Translational Research and Health Service Innovation -

University of Tasmania
12.2018

Grad Cert ENB 906Endoscopy and Related Procedures -

University of Wolverhampton
12-1998

Registered General Nurse (Level1) -

Derby School of Nursing
UK
12.1995

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Complex problem solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Excellent time management
  • Accredited nurse immuniser

Professional Development

  • Yearly CPR training and Emergency training in General Practice
  • Identifying and responding to domestic and family violence
  • Complex trauma and pelvic pain
  • Wound care management
  • Asthma in the community
  • Nutrition support program
  • Financial management education program
  • Performance review workshop
  • Coaching for performance

Timeline

Registered Nurse

TeamMed Medical Practice
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Woonona Medical Practice
01.2018 - 04.2024

Nurse Unit Manager

The Wollongong Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse

The Wollongong Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse

Derby City General Hospital, UK
01.1995 - 01.2006

Registered General Nurse (Level1)

Derby City General Hospital, UK
01.1992 - 01.1995

Registered General Nurse (Level1) -

Derby School of Nursing

Grad Cert Translational Research and Health Service Innovation -

University of Tasmania

Grad Cert ENB 906Endoscopy and Related Procedures -

University of Wolverhampton
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