Kelly Belcher
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Taking pride in my role as Nurse Manager and Infection Control Officer, I am relied on for high productivity and efficient task completion. I possess skills in infection prevention protocols, quality assurance & surveillance, and staff training on hygiene practices. I excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to effectively manage infection control programs and ensure compliance with health regulatory bodies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Cairns Specialist Dental
Cairns, Qld
01.2013 - Current
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as ADAQ, AHPRA and Qld Health.
- Developed and implemented IPC policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Utilized electronic patient database and software.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting - Radiography
ADAQ
Brisbane, QLD02-2024
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
ADAQ
Brisbane, QLD07-2023
Diploma - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Div 2)
Tafe North
Cairns, QLD06-2018
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
TAFE NSW
South West Rocks, NSWSkills
- Quality controls
- Clinical staff supervision
- Department management
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Quality improvement & assurance
- Performance improvement
- Conflict management
- Staff development
- Critical thinking
- Corrective action implementation
- Policy development & updates
- Multidisciplinary coordination
Certification
- 2024; Certificate in Surveillance & Quality Improvement - Hand Hygiene Australia Auditor Module
- 2024; Certificate in Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Certificate in Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Certificate in Principles of Infection Prevention & Control - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Hand Hygiene Dental Module - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2022; Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control - Aerosol Prevention in the Dental Setting
- 2024; Radiation Use License (for intra-oral, extra-oral and CBCT imaging)
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Cairns Specialist Dental
01.2013 - Current
- 2024; Certificate in Surveillance & Quality Improvement - Hand Hygiene Australia Auditor Module
- 2024; Certificate in Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Certificate in Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Certificate in Principles of Infection Prevention & Control - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2023; Hand Hygiene Dental Module - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- 2022; Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control - Aerosol Prevention in the Dental Setting
- 2024; Radiation Use License (for intra-oral, extra-oral and CBCT imaging)
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting - Radiography
ADAQ
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
ADAQ
Diploma - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Div 2)
Tafe North
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
TAFE NSW
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