Kelli Kirby
Mount Martha,VIC
Summary
I am a Division 1 Registered Nurse with a broad range of experience including Practice Nursing, School and Perioperative / ED nursing. I approach each day with energy and enthusiasm, knowing every effort is made to ensure the best outcomes of patients in line with the organisation’s values and the code of practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Monash Hospital Clayton
2024 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments and monitored patient conditions in surgical settings.
- Prepared and maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow and communication.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans based on individual needs.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in perioperative nursing techniques.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery protocols.
GP ASSISTANT
Tyabb Heath Centre
01.2023
Telehealth GP nurse
BAYS HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 01.2025
Practice Nurse
Sorrento Medical Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Chronic Disease Nurse
- Iron Infusions
- Wound Dressing
- Nurse Immuniser
- Ear Syringing
- Cannulation
- Cold Chain Management
- Treatment Room Procedures
PERIOPERATIVE/ EMERGENCY NURSING
Frankston Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Prepare patients for surgery
- Triage/ cannulations/ resus bay/ PAEDIATRIC FOCUS/ EDUCATION
- Prepare and set up all instruments required for surgery
- Work alongside the anaesthetist and assist with charting bloods and drips
- Provide pre-operation emotional support to patients and assist to relieve their anxiety
- Operate, anaesthetic machines, diathermy machines and fibre optic equipment
- Verify that the correct patient is in theatre and all consent forms signed by the patient
- Deliver CPR training to nurses, doctors, theatre technicians and general support staff
- Airways, Triage, Pain management, Mental health support, follow up care, Education to families.
- Maternity Leave
Practice Nurse
Elite Medical
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinate patient admissions
- IV cannulations
- Pathology collection
- Assist the GP with general procedures
- Conduct and document health assessments
Medical Sales Representative
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Sales and promotion of pharmaceutical products to GP clinics and hospitals
- 2ND in sales for my product 2009 Australia
Clinical Nurse Specialist Anaesthetics | Paediatrics | Gynaecology
Northern Health
01.2007 - 01.2010
EMERGENCY NURSING
ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Liaise with parents and children for the delivery of patient services
- Paediatric / Adult pathology collection
- Allergy testing
- Counselling pre and post surgical terminations
- IV cannulations
- Assisting Intubations
PERIOPERATIVE NURSE
EYE AND EAR HOSPITAL
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Ensure complete adherence to all theatre protocols within the scope of practice
- (1ST ROLE AFTER GRADUATION)
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
01.1994
Nurse immuniser VIC-2021
Skills
Indirect patient care
Operating room preparation
Direct patient care
Patient safety
Certified in CPR/AED
Adaptability and flexibility
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Anesthesia monitoring
Certification
- 2025- Completed- Suturing/ wound closure techniques
- 2024 -Anaphylaxis Trainer / Verifer for Staff (Schools)
- First Aid Level 2 and 3 Update
- CPR Update
- 2024 - ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN TEENS 2 DAY SEMINAR MELBOURNE
- ED NURSING REFRESHER- PAEDIATRICS - DETERIORATING PATIENT- 3 DAY COURSE MELBOURNE
- 2021 Benchmarkque Group Immunisation Nurse Endorsement Certificate - ANAESTHETICS AND RESUS REMOTE NURSING SEMINAR
- 2020 Cannulation Training Update Ear Syringe Certificate
- 2018 Australian Advanced College of Nursing – ALS CERT/ ADULT AND PAEDIATRICS
- 2020 Accredited First Aid Courses VU 21800 first aid management of anaphylaxis and asthma (update)
- 2016 Frankston Health CPR Trainer Certificate
- 2015 Sexual Health online Modules HPV/cervical screen/ immunisations for HPV Contraception STI (screening) Pregnancy planning/unwanted pregnancy options
Timeline
Telehealth GP nurse - BAYS HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 01.2025
GP ASSISTANT - Tyabb Heath Centre
01.2023
Practice Nurse - Sorrento Medical Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022
Practice Nurse - Elite Medical
08.2017 - 02.2019
PERIOPERATIVE/ EMERGENCY NURSING - Frankston Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
Medical Sales Representative - Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
01.2009 - 01.2012
Clinical Nurse Specialist Anaesthetics | Paediatrics | Gynaecology - Northern Health
01.2007 - 01.2010
EMERGENCY NURSING - ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
01.2000 - 01.2008
PERIOPERATIVE NURSE - EYE AND EAR HOSPITAL
01.1996 - 01.2001
Australian Catholic University - Bachelor of Applied Science, Nursing
Perioperative Registered Nurse - Monash Hospital Clayton
2024 - Current