Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Websites
Training
References
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Kylie Dunphy

Kylie Dunphy

Paradise Point,Australia

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Gold Coast Private Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and team collaboration. Proven leadership in managing nursing units, enhancing patient care quality, and mentoring staff. Recognized for adaptability and effective communication, fostering a supportive environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Southport, Queensland
09.2019 - Current
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
  • Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Ward 9 GoldCoast Private Hospital
, Queensland
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily operations of nursing staff on Ward 9.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff effectively.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives in patient care processes.
  • Oversaw scheduling and staffing to meet unit needs.
  • Investigated any incidents reported within the unit promptly according to established guidelines.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.

Acting Nurse Unit Manager Paediatric Unit

Gold Coast Private Hospital
, Australia
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Delivered direct patient care to patients.
  • Provided mentoring to junior staff.
  • Managed staffing schedules to optimize patient care and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw daily operations of nursing unit ensuring compliance with hospital policy and procedures
  • Addressed patient and family concerns fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff and VMOs

Nurse Unit Manager Neurosurgical Ward

Brisbane Private Hospital
Brisbane, Australia
08.2014 - 09.2019
  • Manages 20 staff and ran a 26-bed acute neurosurgical/Orthopaedic overflow/chronic pain ward.
  • Collaborates with 18 visiting Medical Officers and a range of allied health team members including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and dieticians.
  • Oversees stock control.
  • Leads staff appraisals and rostering.
  • Supervises nursing staff and orients new employees on the provision of direct patient care.
  • Determines patient care allocations based on nursing skill levels and patients' needs.
  • Provides high quality education and mentorship to Graduate Nurses and junior staff.
  • Delivers ongoing staff development through training and team rounding.
  • Ensures budget compliance.
  • Establishes, implements and evaluates patient care and quality service standards.

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedic Ward

Brisbane Private Hospital
Brisbane, Australia
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Delivered direct patient care to patients.
  • Led the education portfolio for the ward.
  • Provided mentoring to junior staff.
  • Managed the ward after hours and on weekends.
  • Acted as the Nursing Unit Manager on a relief basis.
  • Collaborated with a range of multi-disciplinary staff and visiting medical officers.

Clinical Nurse, Acting NUM (Orthopaedic Unit), Registered Nurse Level 1, Graduate Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
Brisbane, Australia
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.

Education

GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM -

GREENSLOPES PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Brisbane, QLD
01.2001

BACHELOR OF NURSING -

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Brisbane, QLD
01.1999

ENROLLED NURSING CERTIFICATE -

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
Brisbane, QLD
01.1992

SENIOR CERTIFICATE -

ST SAVIOURS COLLEGE
TOOWOOMBA, QLD
01.1989

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Patient assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Mentorship and training
  • Pediatric care
  • Approachability
  • Empathy
  • Leadership skills
  • Management skills
  • Relationship development
  • Patient-focused care
  • Self-starter
  • Team management
  • Time management
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Nursing unit management
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Staff training (BLS, Resus4kids, Fitchecking)

Affiliations

  • Registered Nurse- APRHA No. NMW0001443220
  • Orthopaedic Nurses Special Interest Group

Websites

Training

  • Advanced Life Support Course, 2010-2018
  • Australian Neurosurgical Nurses Association Conference, 2018
  • Kronos Software Training, 2017
  • Healthscope Leadership Course, 2016
  • Queensland Orthopaedic Nurses Special Interest Group Conference Brisbane, 2015
  • Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association Conference, 2013
  • Basic Life Support Trainer ( Current)
  • Resus4kids Trainer (Current)
  • Fit checker

References

  • Chris Hiscox, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 9, Gold Coast Private Hospital, (07) 5530 0607, chris.hiscox@healthscope.com.au
  • Christine Smith, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Beaudesert Hospital, 0403 767 227, ben.smith@southernphone.com.au

Personal Information

Title: Clinical Nurse

Timeline

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Ward 9 GoldCoast Private Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2025

Acting Nurse Unit Manager Paediatric Unit

Gold Coast Private Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2021

Clinical Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Nurse Unit Manager Neurosurgical Ward

Brisbane Private Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2019

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedic Ward

Brisbane Private Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2014

Clinical Nurse, Acting NUM (Orthopaedic Unit), Registered Nurse Level 1, Graduate Nurse

Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2007

GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM -

GREENSLOPES PRIVATE HOSPITAL

BACHELOR OF NURSING -

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

ENROLLED NURSING CERTIFICATE -

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE -

ST SAVIOURS COLLEGE

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