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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
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
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
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
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • As above description

Casual Registered Nurse, Recovery

The Tweed Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • As above description

Registered Nurse, Acute Pain Service

Gold Coast Private Hospital
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
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
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
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