KIM SELBY
North Lakes,Australia
Summary
Compassionate healthcare provider with extensive nursing experience and a proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in creating effective care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient advocacy. Demonstrates adaptability and a commitment to continuous professional development. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care aligned with organisational values.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse - IeMR - FirstNet Stream
Digital Metro North
Brisbane, QLD
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented the successful rollout of the integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) at Caboolture Hospital.
- Educated staff on new protocols and procedures, as required.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Utilised critical thinking for effective decision-making.
- Identified risk factors.
- Developed teaching plans.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary meetings to review progress and challenges.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create effective workflows.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care Unit
Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture, Australia
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Deliver expert nursing care to palliative patients for symptom management and end-of-life care.
- Provide holistic support, including emotional guidance, to patients and their families/friends/carers.
- Educate patients, families, and carers on palliative care processes and expectations.
- Lead shifts efficiently, managing admissions and discharges.
- Collaborate seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and hospital coordinator.
- Supervise and mentor staff during shifts.
Clinical Nurse - Advance Care Planning
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Herston, Australia
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Successfully managed referrals from HHS staff and consumers.
- Delivered support and guidance to staff members.
- Actively contributed to MDT meetings with patients and families.
- Collaborated closely with CIS CNC to establish policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders and consumers to integrate ACP into daily operations.
- Provided education and engagement to key stakeholders.
- Compiled and communicated reports effectively.
- Ensured effective discharge processes through collaboration with the CIS team.
- Worked with the Social Work Team and wider MDT.
- Partnered with the Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning.
- Participated in Metro North committees and working groups.
- Supported the development and completion of CIS guidelines and portfolios.
Clinical Nurse/Project Officer SPACE (Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care Project)
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, Australia
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop and refine service models and care pathways.
- Manage referrals from HHS and RACF staff, ensuring comprehensive chart reviews and appropriate palliative or end-of-life care.
- Offer support and guidance to staff as needed.
- Actively participate in MDT meetings to ensure desired outcomes for patients and families.
- Assist with Advanced Care Planning (ACP) and related legal requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the CNC, assuming higher-level duties when necessary.
- Foster and maintain relationships with SPACE project members, RACF staff, and MHHS stakeholders, including GPLO and Directors.
- Ensure project adherence to scope, timelines, and resource constraints.
- Conduct education and engagement sessions for key stakeholders.
- Compile and communicate reports, maintaining the risk and action register.
- Coordinate with the Clinical Excellence Unit regarding accreditation for Standard 5.
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders to meet project scope, content, and deadlines.
Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, Australia
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult and paediatric patients, ensuring the effective implementation and continual evaluation of holistic care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments via PICC lines, PIVCs, and porthocaths.
- Provide expert wound care and perform blood tests and cannulations.
- Carry out virtual health monitoring and maintain effective communication.
- Communicate efficiently with patients, relatives, caregivers, and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and meet holistic needs.
- Lead teams and manage staffing allocations to ensure optimal workflow.
- Serve as the on-call point of contact for patients outside of working hours.
- Oversee discharge planning and infection control measures.
- Monitor patients and escalate concerns as necessary.
- Attend MDT meetings to discuss patient care and coordination.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, Australia
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Expert in assessing both adult and pediatric patients.
- Skilled in performing blood tests and cannulations.
- Proficient in completing ECGs, bladder scans, and urinalysis tests.
- Actively participate in BLS, ALS, and trauma alerts.
- Administer IV drugs and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Competent in conducting minor injury and wound dressings.
- Experienced in performing blood transfusions.
- Ensure effective implementation and continuous evaluation of patient care plans.
- Manage medication administration and comprehensive nursing care.
- Facilitate clear communication with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse - COVID19 Response Team
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay, Australia
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Deployed to COVID-19 Response Team to support rapid preparedness and local management of emergency response plans.
- Provided hotline services for effective communication and support.
- Conducted COVID-19 swabbing for patients and those in quarantine.
- Delivered virtual health communication with quarantine patients.
- Coordinated with the Mackay Public Health Unit and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford, UK
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Efficiently triage adult and pediatric patients.
- Conduct blood tests, cannulations, ECGs, bladder scans, and urinalysis.
- Participate in resuscitations and administer IV drugs while monitoring for side effects.
- Perform minor injury treatments, wound dressings, and request patient-directed X-rays.
- Request and provide analgesia under patient directive groups.
- Complete blood transfusions.
- Serve as the lead nurse in resuscitations/HDU area.
- Assess patient needs, ensuring effective implementation and continual evaluation of care plans.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Leeds Teaching Trust, St James's University Hospital
Leeds, UK
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Proficient in performing blood tests and cannulation.
- Skilled in executing ECGs and other diagnostic investigations.
- Actively participate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) in resuscitation scenarios.
- Administer IV drugs and meticulously monitor for side effects.
- Expert in managing minor injuries and wound dressings.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to develop and evaluate care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradford University
Bradford, UKSkills
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional intelligence
- Holistic approach
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Team leading
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Clinical assessment
- Education and upskilling
- Electronic health records
- Systems
- Stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio lead
- Audits and accreditations
- Cultural and diversity awareness
- Health Equity
- Concordance with policies and procedures
- Adult and Paediatric care
- Neurodiversity
- Mental Health
- Disabilities
- Mentorship
- Telehealth technology
- Virtual health
- Care plan evaluations
- Chronic and acute illnesses
- Medication administration
- Pain assessment and management
- Blood product transfusions
- Catheterisation
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infusion pumps
- Patient monitoring systems
- Basic life support
- Glucose monitoring and insulin administration
- Lab specimen collection
- End of life care
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- CVAD including PICC
- Triage
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Change management
- Difficult conversations
- Advance Care Planning
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- End-of-life care
- Symptom management
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Staff training
- Clinical judgment
References
- Paul Pascoe, CNC Digital Metro North FirstNet Stream, paul.pascoe@health.qld.gov.au
- Rosalee Trent, NUM 3C PCU/GEM Caboolture Hospital, rosalee.trent@health.qld.gov.au
- Nomsa Ncube, CNC Community Interface Service (CIS) RBWH, nomsa.ncube@health.qld.gov.au
- Suzie Thistlewaite, Nurse Navigator - Cognition RBWH, suzie.thistlewaite@health.qld.gov.au
- Melissa Harris, CNC Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care (SPACE) Mackay HHS, melissa.harris@health.qld.gov.au
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/19/80
- Nationality: British
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Permanent Residency
AHPRA
NMW0002350246 No Endorsement
Timeline
Clinical Nurse - IeMR - FirstNet Stream
Digital Metro North
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care Unit
Caboolture Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2025
Clinical Nurse - Advance Care Planning
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2023
Clinical Nurse/Project Officer SPACE (Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care Project)
Mackay Base Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse - COVID19 Response Team
Mackay Base Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Mackay Base Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Mackay Base Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Leeds Teaching Trust, St James's University Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradford University
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