Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
References
Timeline
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Leah Quinn

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive acute care experience within Queensland Health, providing high quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced hospital environment. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating patient care, supporting multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and promoting patient safety. Seeking to continue to contribute these skills in a Clinical Nurse role.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health
Gold Coast, Queensland
04.2026 - Current
  • Conducted advanced clinical assessments to improve patient outcomes.
  • Escalated deteriorating patient cases for timely medical intervention.
  • Coordinated patient flow and care to enhance service delivery outcomes.
  • Led teams to improve operational effectiveness in patient care delivery.

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
Gold Coast, Queensland
01.2017 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Delivered patient-centered care in acute and community settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and prevention strategies.
  • Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety standards.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and best practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University
QLD

Skills

  • Advanced clinical assessment and decision making
  • Patient flow and care coordination
  • Compassionate and patient-focsed
  • Strong leadership, team support and accountability
  • Escalation of deteriorating patients
  • MET call recognition and response
  • Phlebotomy and Venipuncture
  • NIV
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Calm under pressure
  • Patient and family education
  • Highly committed to continuous professional development

Professional Development

  • Managing Met calls course (enrolled for Sept 7th)
  • Stroke Recognition and Management course
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Medical Decisions Unit Workshop
  • Clinical Leadership course

References

  • Marie Gatefait - Nurse Unit Manager, Medical Decisions Unit, Marie.gatefait@health.qld.gov.au
  • Lauren Newberry - Clinical Nurse Consultant, Medical Decisions Unit, Lauren.newberry@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse

Queensland Health
04.2026 - Current

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University
Leah Quinn