Lisa McCosh
28 Shaw Road, Kalinga, Brisbane
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in managing complex health conditions and committed to continuous professional development. Demonstrates adaptability to diverse tasks and environments, always prioritising comprehensive and patient-centered care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Coordinator Clinical Nurse
01.2015 - Current
- Works autonomously
- Conducting comprehensive, relevant, and holistic nursing assessments, planning and implementing care and services in accordance with established healthcare standards
- Demonstrates exemplary collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual patient needs
- Evaluates the condition of sick or injured individuals during home visits to determine the necessity of emergency medical intervention
- Ensures supports are available and medications are understood post-hospital discharge for safe self-administration and organises medical appointments
- Performs comprehensive Telehealth nursing assessments for individuals in rural communities and advised on solutions to access medical treatments
- Delivers comprehensive physical and psychosocial nursing consultations addressing a wide spectrum of health concerns
- Provides supportive care and preventative education for individuals with or at risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal, lung and respiratory disease, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer, and respiratory conditions
- Facilitates multidisciplinary case meetings and provides health counselling and education customised to individual health literacy levels
- Advocates for person-centred care to promote health autonomy and empower individuals to actively manage their chronic disease
- Coordinates follow-ups appointments with medical practitioners post-diagnosis and treatment evaluation
- Facilities individuals to access and navigate the My Aged Care system and Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme
- Organises and facilitates referrals to community service providers
- Advocates full use of entitlements to promote independence in the community
- Organises ACAT assessments and monitors service provision and quality of care
- Performs comprehensive home and falls risk assessments and provides professional recommendations and referrals to allied health professionals
- Facilitates placement into aged care facilities and completion of Advanced Health Plans or Statements of Choices
- Manages wound care, safe medication management in home settings, and initiates referrals to community nursing providers as needed
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development, including evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities
- Formulated and implemented Covid Procedure Plan for individuals living in Community Living environment.
Agency Nurse
Your Nursing Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Allocated to public Emergency Departments, Inpatient Mental Health wards, and Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation wards.
Clinical Nurse, Community
Anglicare Southern Queensland
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Applied expert clinical knowledge to uphold high clinical standards
- Contributed to organisational clinical practice reviews and participated in clinical forums
- Conducted clinical research and systematic reviews, including medication management in the community
- Supported nursing staff in achieving their goals through professional appraisals and reviews
- Worked autonomously in nurse led clinic within Aboriginal day centre
- Managed complex cases and provided ongoing management and education for clients and carers with chronic conditions
- Managed complex wound care and drains
- Medication management and symptom monitoring for clients with Mental Health Disorders.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided rapid, accurate physical examination and assessment to a wide and varied population
- Recognized life-threatening illnesses/injuries and employed advanced monitoring and prescribed treatment, and facilitated timely communication with relevant medical team members
- Cannulated and collected of blood samples.
Clinical Nurse, Student Facilitator
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided learning opportunities for student nurses within a variety of clinical settings within the hospital
- Discussed and facilitated individual student learning goals and objectives
- Addressed student performance and learning issues with advanced communication and problem-solving skills
- Collaborated with learning institutions to enhance student performance and ensured adherence to the scope of practice
- Facilitated learning and discussion groups.
Casual RN
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Allocated in Cardiothoracic, Respiratory, Medical, Surgical wards and the Emergency Department.
Clinical Nurse, Medical/Oncology/Palliative Care
St Vincents Northside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed nursing care plans based on evidence-based practice
- Administered cytotoxic, immunotherapies, and blood products, and provided post-therapy education
- Managed Portacaths and Picc lines for intravenous therapies and blood diagnostic purposes
- Educated and supervised registered nurse colleagues whilst to access Portacaths, take bloods and management of PICC lines to achieve competency
- Educated staff on management of cytotoxic spills.
Registered Nurse (R.N) Casual
Noarlunga Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
- General Surgery, Medical, and Emergency departments.
Community Nurse (R.N)
OZCARE
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Wound care, continence and indwelling catheter care, peg feeding and medication administration, palliative care, comprehensive post hospital discharge assessment and care planning.
Registered Nurse (Agency R.N.)
Stones Corner
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Allocated to various hospitals throughout Brisbane.
Permanent/Casual Nursing Position (R.N)
Hutt Valley Health
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Allocated to ICU, Emergency Department, Burns and Plastics, General Surgical, SCBU, and Maternity.
Senior Staff R.N (E Grade)
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Acute Admissions and Emergency Department
Staff R.N (D Grade)
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
05.1991 - 01.1996
- General Surgical and Breast Unit
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Psychology -
James Cook University
01.2023
Registered Nurse -
Anglia Ruskin University
Epping, Essex, UK01.1992
Skills
- Autonomous nursing practice
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Patient Care Management
- Health Education and Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Cultural Competency
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Leadership and Training
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Clinical judgment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Treatment coordination
Professional Development
- Current in: Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Infection Control- St Vincent's Health
- In progress: Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Aging- APNA
- In progress: Chronic Diseases and Nutrition- Benchmarque
- In progress: Chronic Disease Care Planning- Benchmarque
- In progress: Chronic Disease Management Tools- Benchmarque
- 2024: Chronic Disease Foundations Course- Benchmarque
- 2023: Quality Care at End of Life and Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation- St Vincent's Health
- 2023: Effects of Hearing and Vision Loss- Vision Australia & Hearing Australia
- 2019: Understanding Dementia- University of Tasmania
- 2019: Healthy Aging: Promoting Physical, Emotional & Mental Health- Catholic Religious Australia
- 2017: Advanced Care Planning Workshop- Primary Health Network
- 2016: Arthritis Management for Health Professionals- Arthritis Australia
- 2014: Manual Handling Train the Trainer- Anglicare Southern QLD
- 2014: Management of Lymphoedema- Anglicare Southern QLD
- 2014: Medication Safety in the Community- Evidence-based Clinical Fellowships Programme
- 2012: Peripheral I.V. Cannulation- QLD Health
- 2012: Management of Aggressive Behaviour- QLD Health
- 2012: Advanced Life Support- QLD Health
- 2011: Clinical Facilitator Development Programme- QLD Health
- 2010: Cancer Care/Oncology Nursing Course- QLD Health
- 2010: Portacath and PICC Line Management- St Vincent's Health
- 2009: Preceptorship Programme- St Vincent's Health
- 2009: Basic Life Support Facilitator- St Vincent's Health
- 2008: Diabetic Management- St Vincent's Health
- 2007: Care of Stomal Therapy- St Vincent's Health
- 2003: Intensive Care Transition Programme- Hutt Valley Hospital, New Zealand
- 2003: Epidural Management- Hutt Valley Hospital, New Zealand
- 2002: Advanced Pain Management- Hutt Valley Hospital, New Zealand
- 2001: Management of Burns- Hutt Valley Hospital, New Zealand
- 1997: Management / Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylactic Shock- United Kingdom NHS
- 1996: Peripheral I.V. Cannulation- United Kingdom NHS
- 1996: Manual Handling Instructors Course- United Kingdom, NHS
- 1994: Continence Management- United Kingdom, NHS
- 1993: Breast Care Symposium- United Kingdom, NHS
- 1992: Staff Nurse Development Course- United Kingdom, NHS
Timeline
Agency Nurse
Your Nursing Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
Healthcare Coordinator Clinical Nurse
01.2015 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Community
Anglicare Southern Queensland
01.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Clinical Nurse, Student Facilitator
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Casual RN
QLD Health. The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
Clinical Nurse, Medical/Oncology/Palliative Care
St Vincents Northside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse (R.N) Casual
Noarlunga Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
Community Nurse (R.N)
OZCARE
01.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse (Agency R.N.)
Stones Corner
01.2003 - 01.2004
Permanent/Casual Nursing Position (R.N)
Hutt Valley Health
01.2001 - 01.2003
Senior Staff R.N (E Grade)
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
01.1996 - 01.1999
Staff R.N (D Grade)
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
05.1991 - 01.1996
Post Graduate Certificate in Psychology -
James Cook University
Registered Nurse -
Anglia Ruskin University
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