Leigh Froes
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Clinical professional with robust experience and readiness for impactful roles in healthcare education. Adept in developing and implementing training programs, fostering team collaboration, and driving patient care improvements. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and results-focused mindset ensure reliability and responsiveness to evolving needs. Proficient in curriculum development, clinical mentoring, and performance evaluation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Facilitator Cardiology
Mater Health Services
Brisbane, QLD
01.2020 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and patient-centered care.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions for nursing staff, increasing their confidence in performing complex procedures and improving overall quality of care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting, leading to a reduction in medical errors and improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased efficiency in patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Actively participated in hospital-wide committees focused on enhancing the overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and providing staff education on clinical procedures.
- Streamlined care coordination by fostering strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring seamless patient transitions.
- Led the development of policies and procedures aimed at standardizing care delivery across all units within the facility.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, pharmacists which resulted in improved communication among team members.
- Provided ongoing feedback to nursing staff, recognizing exemplary performance and addressing areas requiring improvement in a constructive manner.
- Participated in research projects aimed at advancing the understanding of best practices in clinical facilitation and their impact on patient outcomes.
- Mentored new healthcare professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in key performance indicators related to patient safety and satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing essential data for quality improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Mater Health Services
Queensland
10.2010 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services
Brisbane, QLD
05.2008 - 01.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
07.2006 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kings College Hospital
London
08.2003 - 09.2005
Accident and Emergency, Registered Nurse
St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College)
London
01.2002 - 08.2003
Education
Master Of Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS11.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of West London
London, UK10.2001
Timeline
Clinical Facilitator Cardiology
Mater Health Services
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Mater Health Services
10.2010 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mater Health Services
05.2008 - 01.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kings College Hospital
08.2003 - 09.2005
Accident and Emergency, Registered Nurse
St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College)
01.2002 - 08.2003
Master Of Cardiovascular Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of West London