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Lauren Edbrooke

Burleigh Heads,QLD

Summary

Confident and dedicated Registered Nurse, with a passion for leadership in the Perioperative Department. Throughout my current role of Floor Coordinating I have solidified my time management and communication skills. Continuously building professional relationships with VMO's and staff to work collaboratively for the delivery of exceptional patient care.

I pride myself in being able to work well under pressure in a demanding role, whilst being flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Coordinator, Theatres

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2022 - Current

· Leadership and supervision to Perioperative staff

· Conflict Resolution

· Assist in managing KPI targets – ensure cost effective staff allocations and changes to meet clinical needs

· Managing staff allocation for theatre lists

· Strong Dimension Knowledge

· Acting NUM during NUM's absence

· Attending labour meetings regularly

· Orientation of new employees

· Ensure Hospital mission and values, objectives and standards are implemented

· Work in conjunction with Theatre NUMS and PSM for effective day to day management of theatres

· Identifying and responding to risks and hazards that arise in the perioperative environment including needle stick injuries and product failures

Acting Clinical Nurse Recovery

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supporting NUM with KPI targets and rostering
  • Team Leading
  • Post Anaesthetic Care of patients - Adult and Paediatric
  • Facilitated patient and family education
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for best patient outcome
  • Working autonomously
  • IV pain management and monitoring of same
  • Continued development through self-guided education
  • Timely management of critical issues and swift intervention when necessary

Registered Nurse Recovery

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Post anaesthetic care of patient - adult and paediatric
  • Pain Management
  • Airway Management
  • Active awareness and promotion of scope of practice and acting within clinical boundaries
  • Excellent communication and documentation
  • Patient education
  • PALS trained
  • Working with the multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcome

Casual Registered Nurse, Recovery

John Flynn Private Hospital
Tugun, QLD
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • As above description

Casual Registered Nurse, Recovery

The Tweed Hospital
Tweed Heads
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • As above description

Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Rounding on ward patients with PCA's & at Anaesthetist's request
  • Assisting with Pain Management Plans in ICU and the ward
  • Working in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for best patient outcomes
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual pain needs

Graduate Registered Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Rotations through Medical, Orthopaedic and PACU
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students
  • Offered exceptional care and support to patients throughout all areas of nursing care
  • Patient care plans, medication administration
  • Discharge & patient education

Enrolled Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Provided outstanding holistic nursing care
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked under the guidance of Registered Nurses on Shift
  • Full patient load - Care plans & medication administration
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to evaluate and escalate any issues

Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Currumbin Clinic
Currumbin
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Utilised evidence-based practice in the care of Mental Health patients
  • Focused on Dual Diagnosis Unit with experience in Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Personality Disorders
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students
  • Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
  • Admission and Discharges
  • Medication Administration

Education

Ignite Your Leadership
Healthscope Academy
2023

Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetics & Recovery

University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
2017

Diploma of Nursing -

Gold Coast Institute of Tafe
Southport, QLD
2014

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • KPI and Labour Management Knowledge
  • Theatre BLS Champion
  • Theatre Manual Handling Champion

References

Lynda Mcara, Nurse Unit Manager, Theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital

5530 0209 

lynda.mcara@healthscope.com.au

Jacinta Forge-Jones, Hospital Nurse Coordinator, Gold Coast Private Hospital

5530 0600

jacinta.forge-jones@healthscope.com.au

Timeline

Floor Coordinator, Theatres

Gold Coast Private Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Acting Clinical Nurse Recovery

Gold Coast Private Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022

Casual Registered Nurse, Recovery

John Flynn Private Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022

Casual Registered Nurse, Recovery

The Tweed Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service

Gold Coast Private Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse Recovery

Gold Coast Private Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022

Graduate Registered Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2019

Enrolled Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2018

Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Currumbin Clinic
02.2016 - 12.2017

Ignite Your Leadership

Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetics & Recovery

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Griffith University

Diploma of Nursing -

Gold Coast Institute of Tafe
Lauren Edbrooke