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LOUISE VOS

Brunswick,Victoria

Summary

Highly motivated and knowledgeable individual with a collective 25 years experience in the health and fitness industries. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in dynamic environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Personal drive and commitment to excellence attracts people from diverse backgrounds to lead transformational change with a strategic people focus. Demonstrated experience as a flexible and collaborative leader. Strong strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Coburg Endoscopy Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients, following infection control protocols and ensuring privacy during procedures.
  • Mitigated risk of falls or injuries in the recovery room by implementing fall prevention strategies tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery or other medical procedures.
  • Reduced post-operative complications through timely assessments and effective communication with the surgical team.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Managed pain effectively for patients by administering medications as prescribed and adjusting doses based on individual needs.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing knowledge of best practices in recovery room nursing care while fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Educated patients and families about post-operative care, answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting adherence to discharge instructions.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment with rapid response to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed.

Registered Nurse

NDIS Independent Contractor
10.2024 - Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
  • Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
  • Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital
01.2004 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive cardiac care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Health Concierge Clinician

Medibank Private
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently managing over 50 customer calls daily.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Referrals made to allied health and community services to enhance well-being.

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Medibank Private
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • COVID 19 Contact Tracing.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced COVID-19 transmission by effectively identifying and contacting exposed individuals.
  • Provided emotional support for distressed individuals during difficult conversations surrounding their potential exposure to COVID19.
  • Enhanced community safety, providing clear guidance on isolation and quarantine procedures to exposed individuals.
  • Improved contact tracing efficiency with accurate data entry and case management system utilization.
  • Supported public health efforts by conducting thorough interviews with confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Personal Trainer

Fernwood Fitness
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Group fitness, Food coach, Reception.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.

Registered Nurse

The Northern Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Mentored and educated junior nurses.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Agricultural Heath And Medicine

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2025

Masters of Health Promotion -

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2025

Graduate Diploma - Human Nutrition

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
2017

Certificate III & IV in Fitness Melbourne -

Victoria Career Fitness
Melbourne, VIC
2009

Graduate Diploma - Intensive Care Nursing

LaTrobe University
Bundoora, VIC
2004

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC
2000

Skills

  • Basic/Advanced Life Support accredited
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment & Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Anaesthetic Administration
  • Patient Discharging
  • Training and supervision
  • Confidentiality Awareness
  • Evidence based practice research participation
  • Reliable and willingness to learn
  • Problem solving
  • Team work and time management
  • Computer Literate: Windows, MS Office, Excel, Adobe, Internet

Affiliations


Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Australian Nursing Federation Australian

Australian College Critical Care Nurses

Physical Activity Australia

Nutrition Australia

Australian Health Promotion Assocition

Certification

Current Working With Children Check

Current Police Check

Australian Driver's Licence

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Coburg Endoscopy Center
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

NDIS Independent Contractor
10.2024 - Current

Health Concierge Clinician

Medibank Private
01.2020 - 06.2023

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Medibank Private
01.2019 - 01.2020

Personal Trainer

Fernwood Fitness
01.2014 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

The Northern Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2016

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital
01.2004 - Current

Graduate Certificate - Agricultural Heath And Medicine

Deakin University

Masters of Health Promotion -

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma - Human Nutrition

Deakin University

Certificate III & IV in Fitness Melbourne -

Victoria Career Fitness

Graduate Diploma - Intensive Care Nursing

LaTrobe University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

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