LEAH BANELIS
Respect Aged Care
Baringa,QLD
3
Certifications
10
years of professional experience
Clinical Nurse coordinating complex assessments, escalation, and multidisciplinary communication across aged care, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Delivers person-centred care planning for residents and patients with dementia, wounds, chronic disease, and end-of-life needs. Strengthens practice through governance, incident review, and coaching that supports safe decision-making at the bedside.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Clinical Care Coordinator
10 Months- Coordinate case conferences weekly with GPs, allied health professionals, residents, and families.
- Knowledge of AN‑ACC, NQIP, ACQSC
- Develop and update resident care plans for complex dementia, behaviour support, chronic disease, and end-of-life needs.
- Mentor RNs, ENs, care staff, and new starters through competency support, clinical supervision, and evidence-based practice.
- Guide clinical escalation for deterioration, infection prevention and control, and multidisciplinary communication across shifts.
- Clinical Leadership & Oversight: Provide clinical leadership and supervision of care teams including Nurses, Personal Carers & Allied Health staff
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensures documentation, medication management, and facility practices align with standards set by the Aged Care Quality and Safety
Acting Care Manager – Short Term Role Relief
1 Month- Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations
- Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition
- Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends
- Apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
- Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers
- Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting obligations
- Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence
- Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards
- Provided clinical oversight across daily resident care, reinforcing safe practice and consistent decision-making.
- Coordinated documentation standards, case notes and follow-up actions to support clear handover and accountability.
- Led nursing staff through coaching, supervision and bedside guidance to strengthen confidence and resident-centred practice.
Registered Nurse – Acute Medical, Surgical & Orthopaedi
1 Year- Apply clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
- Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
- Administered IV therapies and blood products safely, maintaining medication safety and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary communication for vascular, stroke, geriatric, oncology, palliative and rehabilitation patients.
- Advocate for patients, ensuring their physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met
- Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold confidentiality at all times
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
- Monitor patients’ conditions, recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Administer medications and treatments safely within scope of practice.
- Applying critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritise care and respond to changing patient needs.
Registered Nurse – Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation
1 Year- Provided acute nursing care for medical, surgical, orthopaedic, and stroke rehabilitation patients.
- Managed post-operative recovery, pain control, wound care, and timely escalation of deterioration.
- Supported discharge planning and patient education through clear multidisciplinary communication.
Clinical Nurse Role Relief
2 Months- Escalated changes in resident condition promptly and communicated concerns to the wider care team.
- Reviewed care plans and adjusted daily nursing priorities to match resident needs and clinical instructions.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and handover notes clearly within clinical records.
- Supported wound care routines and monitored pressure injury risks during routine resident reviews.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Acute & Rehabilitation
4 Years 2 Months- Provided acute and rehabilitation nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and mobility support.
- Monitored residents for deterioration and escalated concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
- Contributed to care coordination and multidisciplinary communication across shifts and services.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised, person-centred nursing care.
- Applying critical thinking and clinical judgement to prioritise care and respond to changing patient needs.
- Collaborating with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to coordinate care and support patients and their families.
- Promoting patient safety, infection prevention, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Provided ECGs, IV therapy, catheter care, and enteral tube support for inpatients across the ward.
- Administered pain management interventions and monitored patient responses to support comfort and recovery.
- Documented observations accurately and escalated concerns to the nursing team for timely review.
Practice Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Delivered wound care for patients using Infection prevention and control practices to support safe healing and reduce clinical risk.
- Reviewed chronic disease patients with the GP to update observations, plans, and follow-up needs during longer consultations.
- Maintained vaccine storage checks and cold chain procedures to protect stock integrity and support immunisation delivery.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Residential Aged Care
2 Years 1 Month- Administered medications safely and monitored for side effects, supporting Medication safety in residential care.
- Tracked falls risk, skin integrity, and wound changes, escalating concerns early to guide care adjustments.
- Collaborated with nurses, families, and allied health staff to update care plans and support resident-centered decisions.
Education
Certificate - National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners
Graduate Certificate - Infection Prevention and Control Foundations
Gerontology Certificate
Bachelor of Nursing
Skills
Clinical governance and incident review
Care coordination
case conferences and AN-ACC
Infection prevention and control
Audits and accreditation readiness
Deterioration recognition and escalation
Comprehensive assessment and clinical escalation
Medication safety
Multidisciplinary communication
Complex wound and dementia care
Complex wounds and pressure injury prevention
IV medications and blood products
PICC
Port-a-Cath and IV cannulation
PEG/NG feeding
Urinary catheter care
Palliative and restorative care
Staff coaching and competency support
Dementia
delirium and frailty
Resident-centered practice
Aged Care Quality Standards
Clinical risk management
Root cause analysis
Continuous improvement
Clinical documentation systems
Electronic medication management
Care plan development
Rostering coordination
Workforce planning
Clinical supervision
Certification
Registered Nurse | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Current
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE / CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & CARE COORDINATION
Timeline
Acting Care Manager – Short Term Role Relief
Respect Aged Care
03.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Registered Nurse – Clinical Care Coordinator
Respect Aged Care
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse – Acute Medical, Surgical & Orthopaedi
Alliance Nursing Agency / Workforce Extensions
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Clinical Nurse Role Relief
Gensis
10.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Registered Nurse – Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation
Buderim Private Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Acute & Rehabilitation
Buderim Private Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2024Read More
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Royal Hobart Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Practice Nurse
O’Brien’s Bridge Medical Centre
01.2018 - 10.2019Read More
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Residential Aged Care
Glenview Community Services
12.2016 - 01.2019Read More
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Nursing
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Ageing Australia
Gerontology Certificate
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ACIPC
Graduate Certificate from Infection Prevention and Control Foundations
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Australian college of Nursing
Certificate from National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners
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