Lucy-Kate Day
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Scrub/Scout Nurse adept at working in fast-paced surgical environments. Committed to welcoming patients by providing comfort and reassurance prior to surgery. Specialise in providing pre-operative assessments handling instrumentation, monitoring patient conditions and providing assistance with procedures under a surgeon’s direction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
04.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Team lead a capacity of 15 theatres of both Adult and Obstetric Theatres across all shift types.
Acting Clinical Nurse - Perioperative Orthopaedics
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
Graduate Registered Nurse - Rotational Program
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
02.2017 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement projects that led to enhanced patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Promoted patient-centered care by advocating for patients'' needs and preferences during interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Peri-operative Nursing
University of Tasmania
Tasmania12.2025
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane11.2016
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
References
Rebel Curtin
Acting Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative (Mater Hospital Brisbane)
P: (07) 3163 6176
E: rebel.curtin@mater.org.au
Colleen Kelly
Clinical Nurse - Quality and Safety (Mater Hospital Brisbane)
P: 0413 874 075
E: colleen.kelly@mater.org.au
Timeline
Acting Clinical Nurse - Perioperative Orthopaedics
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
10.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse - Scrub/Scout
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
04.2018 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse - Rotational Program
Mater Adult Hospital Brisbane
02.2017 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Certificate - Peri-operative Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
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