KIM SELBY
North Lakes,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with extensive experience in patient care, skilled in developing tailored care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient advocacy. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a calm and level-headed demeanor during high-stress situations. Strong communication skills, combined with a sense of humor, foster meaningful professional relationships with patients and families. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering care that aligns with organizational values.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse - IeMR - FirstNet Stream
Digital Metro North
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 - Brisbane Watch House
Metro North Hospital And Health Service
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained strong working relationships with other Clinicians and the QPS staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and QPS staff to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilised evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Utilised advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and QPS staff, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorised access to personal information.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Implemented individualised nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of latest nursing practices and standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals with knowledge to take charge of their health.
Clinical Nurse - Palliative Care Unit
Caboolture Hospital
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
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
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
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 portacaths.
- 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
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Expert in assessing both adult and paediatric 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
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
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Efficiently triage adult and paediatric 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 resuscitation/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
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
Skills
- 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
- Portfolio audits
- 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
Timeline
Clinical Nurse - IeMR - FirstNet Stream
Digital Metro North
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse - Brisbane Watch House
Metro North Hospital And Health Service
11.2024 - 01.2025
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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