Louise Hutchinson

I am a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse with proven ability to provide patient focused care in a fast-paced working environment. One of my key strengths is my ability to stay calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. I use strong communication skills to create a positive, collaborative working environment with caregivers and other healthcare professional's to support delivery of optimal patient care. Exceptional organizational skills help me to successfully manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. As well as a strong willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Trauma Nursing core course (TNCC) certificate - May 2023
• Advanced Adults life support certificate level 2 - 2021 (awaiting ALS -1 instructor course)
• Advanced Paediatrics life support certificate level 1- 2018

(booked October 2023 )

• Medcast critical care nursing course- 2020

In the last 5 years workshops attended 

Trauma Nursing Conference Perth  - 2019

Critically ill Patient Nursing Conference Perth - 2019

Emergency Department Respiratory Workshop -  2020

Medical Emergency Management Workshop - 2022

Currently participating in the St John of God Murdoch "Ready to thrive Leadership program" - July 2023 (12 months)

Professional Experience:

Acting Clinical Educator St John of God Emergency Department (less than 6-8 weeks)

Orientating new caregivers to the ED.

Encouraging and assisting caregivers to complete mandatory competencies in achievable timeframes.

Coaching current and new caregivers in the ED, to extend their knowledge base, critical thinking through education, exposure ,and reflection of practice.

Developing caregivers knowledge of disease process and ED nursing practice through bedside face to face on the floor interactive learning.

Incorporating different teaching styles and delivering caregiver education through informal and formal pathways.

Ensuring Hospital policy and procedures are followed and current best practice standards are incorporated into and reflected in Nursing practice.

Participating and encouragement of others to take part in department quality initiatives and hospital quality programs to ensure safe practice and patient focused outcomes are maintained at the highest level.

Marking ED development modules and providing constructive feedback and further teaching materials to assist with caregiver growth potential.

Providing assessments of mandatory training such as Basic life support to ensure quality standards are maintained and to reduce risk.

Emergency Department ED Discovery Facilitator - 2022-2023.

Orientation of new and existing caregivers to the ED.

Implementing face to face hands on teaching framework for Primary assessment of the ED patient.

Mentoring Clinical labs - Introduction to Nursing A-E assessment of Adults, Paediatric, Elderly and Maternity patients.

Providing guidance and constructive feedback of patient assessments and written documentation, running notes to ensure patient safety and hospital standards are maintained.

Orientation to ED Hub, CORA, policy and procedure library and navigation of hospital computer systems.

Provide awareness and encouragement to participate in house quality and risk initiatives.

Teaching of clinical skills and procedures specific to ED- resuscitation equipment demonstrations and hands on practice.

Encouraging reflective practice to ensure growth of knowledge base, critical thinking and confidence.

Previous experience as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse at Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department (RPH) (2005- 2010).

Other Acting roles at RPH below included:

Acting ED Discharge Coordinator 2007-2008 (10months )

Role Responsibilities :

To work in a multidisciplinary team to assist with patients smooth transition back into the community, providing services where appropriate. This includes identifying at risk patients and wiring a details management plan.

To identify potential discharges and assist with nursing care to provide a faster and more efficient discharge from the ED.

To identify and liaise with medical and administration staff to assist in efficient transfer of patients to Private Hospitals.

Running internal education sessions on the role of the Discharge Nurse and developing and improving the skills of fellow nursing staff.

To be aware of policy and procedure and to work with the Nursing framework and scope of practice.

RPH Acting ED Area Manager 2008- (3 months)

Role Responsibilities:

Completing, verifying and publishing fortnightly rosters for Nursing caregivers.

Communicating with Shift Coordinators, Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to determine safe staffing levels.

Liaising with Casual Pool, regarding Casual Nursing staff and Agency availability ,ensuring accurate records are maintained.

Managing assets responsibility in accordance to Hospital Policy.

Stock and equipment control. Ordering , maintenance and supply includes Liaising with Tech departments and Human resources.

Project managing new redesign of the ED (The green room), included design, management liaising with Tech, HR and internal/eternal sub contractors to develop further bays to the current Clinical assessment area.