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Laila Davies

The Vines

Summary

Senior Registered Nurse with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in complex surgical nursing, high-acuity postoperative care, and interprofessional clinical leadership. Recognised as a Tracheostomy Care Champion, contributor to ward-based education and upskilling initiatives. Skilled in critical thinking, early recognition of clinical deterioration, and complex care planning across general and vascular surgical specialties. Actively engaged in medication safety and quality improvement, supporting hospital compliance with NSQHS standards. Proven ability to lead advanced clinical interventions, mentor junior staff, and optimise patient outcomes in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Exercise advanced clinical skills in managing complex wound care, nutritional support (including TPN), and invasive device care, access, insertion, and removal (Central Venous access, Indwelling Cathers, Nasogastric Tubes, surgical drains, rectus sheath catheters, and stoma management and support
  • Coordinating a fast paced 30 bed surgical ward, liaising with a wide range of multidisciplinary teams, such as medical teams, allied health, discharge coordinators and bed management facilitating patient flow and sound patient care
  • Coordinate ward workflow during shifts, including patient allocations, escalation of clinical concerns, and delegation of tasks to ensure high standards of care.
  • Tracheostomy champion — delivering bedside education, mentoring, and clinical troubleshooting in the management of patients with tracheostomies.

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Delivered high-acuity care to patients undergoing complex vascular procedures including lower limb revascularisation, endovascular aneurysm repair, and amputations. Management of ischemic limbs, wound care including total negative pressure dressings, PICO and veraflow dressings, and neurovascular assessments using Doppler and pulse checks.
  • Managed patients with continuous anticoagulation (heparin infusions), with precision in titration, monitoring, and risk mitigation.
  • Led the education and orientation of junior and senior nurses from acute general surgery specialty to vascular surgery, providing comprehensive specialty-specific training to facilitate their competence and confidence in managing complex vascular surgery patients

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame Australia
07.2022

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Team work
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Leadership and education

Certification

  • AHPRA Registration: NMW0002632907
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • Department of Health Criminal Record Screening
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS1)
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Hand Hygiene Training

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

Royal Perth Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame Australia
Laila Davies