Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Mandy Prosser

Venus Bay,VIC

Summary

Registrations: APHRA, ANMF, ACORN, VPNG, GENCA,

and CRANA .

PROFILE : Dedicated and patient orientated Perioperative Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience preparing patients for surgeries. Experience in admissions / anaesthetics / scrubbing / scouting / PACU and Day Procedure. All while assisting with infection prevention initiatives and education to deliver safe, effective and quality patient-centric care. Assesses nursing care throughout surgical process and participates in preparation and sterilisation of surgical supplies and equipment. Adhering at all times to the ACORN Standards and AS4187 Infection Control Standards. Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Associate Nurse Unit Manager.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Casual

South Gippsland Hospital
09.2020 - Current
  • Scrubbing
  • Scouting
  • Anaesthetics
  • PACU
  • Day Procedure
  • Admissions
  • Endoscopy Skills
  • Areas of work; Urology,Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics,General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henderson Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Scrub/Scout

PACU

Following areas:

General

Gynae/Obstetrics

Dental

Endoscopy

Laparoscopic Surgery

No Anaesthetics

Registered Nurse, Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
01.2024 - 03.2024

Scrubbing

Scouting

Endoscopy

PACU

DPU

Anaesthetics

Areas of work: General Surgery, Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Opthamology, Urology, Laparoscopic Surgery.

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
09.2023 - 12.2023

Scrubbing

Scouting

Endoscopy

PACU

DPU

Anaesthetics

Areas of work: General Surgery, Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Laparoscopic Surgery, Urology, Opthamology

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency
04.2023 - 06.2023

Scrubbing

Scouting

PACU

Endoscopy

Areas of work: General Surgery, Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT, Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency
01.2023 - 02.2023

Scrubbing

Scouting

PACU

Endoscopy

Areas of work: General Surgical, Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT, Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency, Previously Called Belmore
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Scrubbing
  • Scouting
  • PACU
  • Endoscopy Skills, Steris Trained
  • Areas: General Surgical, Plastics and Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT, Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Scrubbing
  • Scouting
  • PACU
  • Endoscopy
  • Areas of work: General Surgical, Plastics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Minor Ortho, Urology, Opthalmology(Cataract Surgery)

Team Leader

Alliance Nursing Agency, Previously Called Belmore
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Immunisation Nurse
  • Was a team leader, taking teams of nurses into Aged Care and Disability facilities and homes.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination, Aspen Medical
  • Responsibilities: Coordinating staff, cold chain management, documentation (uploading necessary client information onto appropriate internet platforms),troubleshooting, liaising with each facility each day and ensuring all standards were upheld at all times(Hand Hygiene, Donning and Doffing of PPE, Rat Testing)
  • Liaising with Aspen Medical each day, in regards to stock, documentation and staffing.

Specialist Practice Nurse

Dr Irene Kaiboni General Surgeon Rooms
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted Surgeons with minor procedures e.g
  • Removal of lesions and suturing
  • Infection Control and decontaminating/sterilizing instruments
  • Performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed
  • Scheduled follow up visits as appropriate
  • Ordered all necessary medical supplies for the office

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Mildura Base Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Pre- and Post-Operative Care providing best possible care to patients undergoing Surgical and Endoscopy procedures Through:
  • Airway management, life support
  • Initiating corrective action in response to adverse reactions
  • Assessing patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
  • Interviewing patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
  • Explaining side effects from medications and providing in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases
  • Managing care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through to discharge
  • Ordering lab tests and interpreting test results as well as maintaining patient records.
  • Educating patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery
  • Network with Endoscopy representatives regarding equipment
  • Coordinate and organise competencies and education for staff
  • Coordinate the care and maintenance of equipment
  • Adhering to AS4187 Infection Control Standards
  • Adhering to ACORN Standards
  • Having clear understanding of what equipment, instrumentation, OHS measures and staffing mix are needed for each procedure.
  • Anaesthetics /Scrub /Scouting /PACU

Specialist Practice Nurse

Mildura O&G Clinic
03.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in antenatal care
  • Clinical data management (Genie)
  • Assisted with minor gynaecological procedures
  • Performed medical examination and re-examinations
  • Collaborated with doctors regarding patient orders and care
  • Infection Control and decontaminating/sterilizing instruments
  • Completed up to date Policy Development & Records management
  • Maintained medical supplies and adhered to Occupational Health and Safety regulations
  • Managed emergency situations i.e
  • Anaphylaxis and vasovagal syncope episodes
  • Provided educational, community resources and medical referrals when necessary

Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Mildura Health Private Hospital Perioperative
03.1998 - 03.2018
  • Admissions
  • Anaesthetics
  • Scrubbing
  • Scouting
  • PACU
  • Day Procedure

Registered Nurse

Mildura Base Hospital
01.1995 - 03.1998
  • PAEDIATRIC WARD
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • PERIOPERATIVE AREA
  • PACU Duties

Education

Enrolled Nurse Certificate -

Mildura Base Hospital
01.1983

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia
Adelaide
1994

Certificate Immunisation For Health Practitioners – -

Australian College of Nursing
2018

Immunisation Certificate CPD Update -

ONLINE
02.2021

No Degree - Aseptic Technique Online Education

ONLINE
09.2022

Medication Safety Online Education

ONLINE
09.2022

GENCA Infection Control Updates Webinar

ONLINE
11.2022

STERIS Processing Education

WORK EDUCATION
11.2022

Infection Control PPE Certificate

ONLINE
01.2023

Certificate - Remote Emergency Care Certificate

CRANA
03.2023

Post Operative Nausea And Vomiting Webinar

ONLINE
03.2023

BLS Certificate Online And Workshop Practical

ONLINE
03.2023

Cannulation Competency

ONLINE
03.2023

Skills

  • SKILLS & STRENGTHS
  • Scrub/Scout/PACU/In the last 3 years little experience/work in Anaesthetics Previously alot
  • Day Procedure
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation
  • Admissions
  • AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
  • General Surgery and Plastics
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Urology
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • ENT and Ophthalmology
  • Endoscopy Steris and Soluscope Efficient
  • Minor Orthopaedics
  • GENERAL ROLES
  • Cannulation
  • Immunisation
  • Blood Collection

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henderson Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
01.2024 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
09.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency
04.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency
01.2023 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Alliance Nursing Agency, Previously Called Belmore
11.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Affinity Nursing Recruitment
09.2022 - 10.2022

Team Leader

Alliance Nursing Agency, Previously Called Belmore
02.2021 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse Casual

South Gippsland Hospital
09.2020 - Current

Specialist Practice Nurse

Dr Irene Kaiboni General Surgeon Rooms
05.2020 - 08.2020

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Mildura Base Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2020

Specialist Practice Nurse

Mildura O&G Clinic
03.2018 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Mildura Health Private Hospital Perioperative
03.1998 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse

Mildura Base Hospital
01.1995 - 03.1998

Enrolled Nurse Certificate -

Mildura Base Hospital

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia

Certificate Immunisation For Health Practitioners – -

Australian College of Nursing

Immunisation Certificate CPD Update -

ONLINE

No Degree - Aseptic Technique Online Education

ONLINE

Medication Safety Online Education

ONLINE

GENCA Infection Control Updates Webinar

ONLINE

STERIS Processing Education

WORK EDUCATION

Infection Control PPE Certificate

ONLINE

Certificate - Remote Emergency Care Certificate

CRANA

Post Operative Nausea And Vomiting Webinar

ONLINE

BLS Certificate Online And Workshop Practical

ONLINE

Cannulation Competency

ONLINE
Mandy Prosser