Kim Wise
Benowa, Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced Director of Clinical Services adept at healthcare management. Skilled in leading teams, coordinating patient care, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven track record of decisive leadership, strategic planning, and team collaboration. Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/General Manager
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
Benowa, Gold Coast, Queensland
12.2022 - Current
- Implemented efficient resource utilization strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed staffing needs within the facility and recruited qualified personnel when necessary.
- Participated in committees related to healthcare regulations, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed strategies for improving communication between departments within the facility.
Nurse Unit Manager
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
Benowa, Gold Coast, Queensland
07.2017 - Current
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to nursing management topics for continuing education purposes.
- Set and enforced professional practice standards, providing leadership and serving as a role model.
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.
- Oversaw ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for successful unit operation.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the unit, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
Registered Nurse
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
Benowa, Gold Coast, Queensland
12.2012 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Worked in multiple departments including scrub/scout, PACU, endoscopy, and anesthetics.
- Assisted in fulfilling VMO session and deficit demands by collaborating on rostering.
Nurse Unit Manager
PACIFIC PRIVATE HOSPITAL
SOUTHPORT, Queensland
01.2005 - 08.2012
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to nursing management topics for continuing education purposes.
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.
- Oversaw ordering of supplies and equipment necessary for successful unit operation.
- Resolved conflicts among team members or between departments in a diplomatic manner.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the unit, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
Education
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING
SYDNEY HOSPITAL
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare management
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Development
- Patient Care
- Budget Oversight
- Staff Scheduling
- Meeting participation
Certification
- COMPLETED SEVERAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATES, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, HEALTHCARE MANAGMENT, MAXIMISING CLINICAL ENGAGEMENT FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.
- BELONG TO SEVERAL NURSING ASSOCIATIONS, PHAQ, DHA, ACORN.
- LASER LICENCE
- QUALIFIED MASSGAE THERAPIST
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/General Manager
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
PINDARA DAY PROCEDURE CENTRE
12.2012 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
PACIFIC PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 08.2012
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING
SYDNEY HOSPITAL
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