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, QLD01.2001
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Brisbane, QLD01.1999
ENROLLED NURSING CERTIFICATE -
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
Brisbane, QLD01.1992
SENIOR CERTIFICATE -
ST SAVIOURS COLLEGE
TOOWOOMBA, QLD01.1989
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
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