Lisa Russell

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
• Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
• Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
• Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
• Facilitated training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties efficiently and safely.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Presented findings from research studies at conferences and seminars, raising awareness of crucial issues in the nursing profession.
• Coordinated with external partners such as pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers to stay informed on the latest advancements in healthcare technology.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
• Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.

• Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Enhanced patient care by regularly updating and revising clinical policies, procedures, and protocols based on current research.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to inform comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
• Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions that improved overall clinic operations.

• Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
• Developed educational materials and conducted in-service trainings to enhance clinical staff knowledge on various health topics.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.

• Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
• Developed educational materials and conducted in-service trainings to enhance clinical staff knowledge on various health topics.
• Reduced PICU readmissions by developing and implementing a successful discharge planning process for high-risk patients.
• Evaluated new technology advancements in patient care, making recommendations for adoption within the organization based on potential benefits.
• Enhanced patient care by regularly updating and revising clinical policies, procedures, and protocols based on current research.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
• Supported nursing staff retention by creating a positive work environment, addressing concerns, and providing resources for ongoing professional development.
• Conducted audits of medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to inform comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
• Fostered a culture of continuous learning within the clinical team by sharing best practices and encouraging open communication on opportunities for improvement.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall standard of patient care throughout the PICU.
• Championed evidence-based practice within the organization by leading the implementation of clinical practice guidelines designed to improve patient care outcomes.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
• Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge planning, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
• Counselled families to improve communication.
• Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
• Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
• Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
• As the PICU was seeing a surge in complex patients with an increasing LOS, an additional 0.6FTE position was created with the aim to support the 1.0FTE CNC.
  This led to an improvement in the CNC service for PICU with the ability to increase the CNC patient load and improved service throughout the PICU journey and increased provision of family centered collaborative care amongst a larger population of PICU in-patients.
• I was able to provide clinical consultancy to include pre-admission planning for patients and families with complex needs. Improved clinical support for a greater number of complex and chronic PICU patients during their admission.
• Consolidation of comprehensive care planning. Under the two POD PICU model of care the patient allocation was able to be divided and my allocated portfolio was POD 1 which included complex cardiac patients, Trauma and Burns.
• I was able to participate in research, quality and safety and education. With the implementation of multiple quality improvement projects e.g.: Empathic survey, Complex Decision-making tool, SAWD – scores and pump implementation. I was integral in the commencement and continuation of analgesia and sedation weaning plans within PICU, I have refined the process for MDT meetings to allow them to run smoothly.
• I have run the complex care weekly meeting within PICU and facilitated many family meetings, transfers to Bear cottage and supported families with EOL care.
• I have been able to develop professional relationships with network CNC’s and contribute to successful discharge planning onto the wards. This in turn has seen a decrease in the number of IIMS reports from PICU discharges.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

An advanced nurse delivering an expert level of nursing care to critically ill children in the paediatric intensive care unit demonstrating advanced assessment and decision-making skills and autonomous practice. Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and identifies, defines, and plans strategies for managing patient care problems, based on current research and trends in clinical practice.

Clinical leader acting as role model and mentor within the paediatric intensive care unit.

Ability to care for all critically ill children with various aetiologies and those requiring advanced therapies such as ECMO, CVVH, HFO and iNO.

Liaise with all participants of the health care team regarding patient care.

Achieved advanced competencies in PICU.

Preceptor to new staff, transition program nurses, new graduates and student nurses.

Attend conferences, seminars and in-services.

Provides support to the team leader’s management and coordination of clinical care during a shift as an ACCESS nurse.

Support staff as an ACCESS nurse, whilst facilitating learning.

Ability to document electronically using eMR

Ability to order diagnostic investigations within scope of practice using eMR.

• Delivered culturally competent care tailored to meet the diverse needs of the patient population served within the facility.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
• Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.