Kaylene Probst
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in nursing supervision and patient care coordination. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and foster collaborative team environments. Reliable and adaptable, known for strong leadership and communication skills.
Successful in implementing process improvements to enhance patient quality of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Nurse Unit Manager Craigieburn Day Medical
Northern Health
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
- Enhanced the quality of care provided to patients by creating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Coordinator
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
- Responsible for the implementation of Noah@Home Program
- Coordination of recruitment of staff
- Implementation of new procedures, referrals and Brochures
- Training of staff in areas of Community Nursing in conjunction with HITH
- Coordination of geographical boundaries for travel
- Purchasing of equipment required
- Management of staff rostering and skill mix
- Day to day coordination of staff on the road
- Responsible for the ongoing safety of staff and patients in the community
- Assessment of patients prior to treatment
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care for those being treated in the community
- Assessment of patient's home environment to ensure safety for staff attending to patients in their homes
- Coordination of patients through various multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are receiving optimal care through their cancer journey
- Management of staff appraisals and KPI's
Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Day Oncology Unit
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
- Responsible for the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy
- Coordination/Scheduling of patient appointments
- Responsible for referral process for new patients
- Ensuring appropriate nursing skill mix for each day
- Education of patients and families regarding treatment
- Liaising with Consultants and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Mentoring and training of junior staff
- In-service training when necessary
- Act as Nurse Unit Manager when required
- Staff rostering
- Assist other wards
- IV cannulation
- PICC and Port care
- Using CHARM application on a daily basis
- Working in conjunction with trial nurses and patients
- Attend conferences as required
- Handling referrals from medical staff and keeping accurate data
- Primary Manager holding three portfolios
- Assuring audits for portfolios are up to date and accurate
- PACE report to NUM on monthly basis
Coordinator of Blood Transfusion Program
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
- Implementation of Nurse led Chronic blood transfusion program within Day Oncology
- Writing of new policies and procedures for Program
- Recruitment of patients in conjunction with Haematology Consultants
- Coordination of relevant blood tests for patients including home visits
- Data base records of all patients recruited to program
- Handling the request for blood products through Bloodstar
Coordinator Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Program
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
- Coordinate and implement program in conjunction with Haematology/Neurology Consultants for patients to be able to self-administer treatment at home
- Writing of new policies and procedures for the safe administration of medication including guidelines for nursing staff
- To liaise with health professionals from a range of specialties including Haematology and Neurology
- To educate patients in either a group or individually to self-administer treatment at home
- To keep accurate data regarding treatments and appointments
- Ordering of blood products through Blood Net
- Assessment of patients on a monthly basis
- Training of new staff
Unit F
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
- Day to day care of inpatients
- Liaise with doctors and members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Act as in-charge when required
- Training of junior staff
- Working as part of a team
Acting Nurse Unit Manager Day Oncology
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Day to day running of the Day Oncology Unit
- Attend Combined Oncology meetings
- Rostering and handling of timesheets including annual leave applications
- Liaising with Consultants regarding new patient treatments
- Organise in-service for Day Oncology staff
- Attend MDM's, breast, colorectal
- Attend Nurse Unit Manager meetings
- Handling of budgets
- Meetings with Executive on a monthly basis
- Authorise CHARM pathways
- Handling of staff issues when they arise
Education
Leadership in Clinical Practice -
Northern Health
01.2014
ADAC facilitator - undefined
05.2025
Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course - undefined
Northern Health
01.2014
Emotional Cues - undefined
Northern Health
01.2013
Haematology course - undefined
Myeloma Online
01.2013
Facilitator for Living with Cancer Program - undefined
Cancer Council
01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Deakin University
01.2000
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Nursing care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff leadership
Timeline
Acting Nurse Unit Manager Craigieburn Day Medical
Northern Health
12.2024 - Current
Acting Nurse Unit Manager Day Oncology
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2011
Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Coordinator
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Day Oncology Unit
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
Coordinator of Blood Transfusion Program
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
Coordinator Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Program
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
Unit F
Northern Health, The Northern Hospital
ADAC facilitator - undefined
Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course - undefined
Northern Health
Emotional Cues - undefined
Northern Health
Haematology course - undefined
Myeloma Online
Facilitator for Living with Cancer Program - undefined
Cancer Council
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Deakin University
Leadership in Clinical Practice -
Northern Health
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