Mardi Munns
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with 30 years of orthopaedic clinical experience at Joondalup Health Campus. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, I excel in mentoring junior staff while ensuring optimal patient care. Committed to fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in surgical environments, I advocate for patient-centered practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
Joondalup, WA
01.2013 - Current
- Surgeries including hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and finger replacements, sports medicine, upper and lower limb, foot and hand surgery, robotic joint surgeries including MAKO and CORI, and navigated joint surgeries including Exactech GPS, Mathys AR knees, and CORIN OPS hips.
- Maintain accurate surgeon preference cards, liaising with surgeons, CSSD, sterile stores, and Barbara.
- Providing junior and new staff with some mentoring and education.
Clinical Nurse
Mayne Health
Joondalup, WA
03.2003 - 01.2013
- Surgeries included hip, knee, ankle, and elbow arthroplasties, extensive trauma, sports medicine, upper and lower limb, hand, and feet surgery.
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate surgeon preference cards.
- Engaged in, and provided, professional development to stay updated on advancements in surgical nursing.
- Provided mentorship and support for junior nursing staff and students.
Level 1 Nurse (CN Equivalent)
King Fahd Military Medical Centre
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
04.2002 - 03.2003
- Overseeing level 2 and 3 nurses in the operating theatres.
- Ordering and maintaining orthopaedic stock levels.
- Providing staff education, upskilling, and assistance.
- Day-to-day running of the orthopaedic theatre with severe, multidisciplinary trauma case experience.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCOA
Joondalup, WA
12.1999 - 04.2002
- Surgeries included hip, knee and ankle arthroplasties, trauma, sports medicine, upper and lower limb, feet and hand surgeries, spinal and neurological.
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate surgeon preference cards.
- Managed AOA paperwork.
- Coordinated the orthopaedic department, overseeing staff and covering the responsibilities now held by orthotechnicians. This included ordering systems weekly, checking them in and out, ensuring all implants were present, and teaching new staff joint systems, as reps rarely came up to the hospital. Ordering and maintaining stock levels for all the trauma systems, and replacing used implants into trays. Liaising with many orthopedic companies and surgeons' rooms weekly.
- Created surgical procedure resources for trauma systems and hip hemiarthroplasties to be utilised by after-hours staff.
- Engaged in, and provided, professional development, including several day long orthopaedic inservice run together with Mr John Croser (AO /Synthes representative surgeon for Australia) and Mr Tony Geddes (orthopaedic head of department).
- Provided orientation and mentorship for junior and new nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse
Joondalup Health Campus
Joondalup, WA
12.1998 - 08.1999
- Surgeries included hip, knee and ankle arthroplasties, trauma, sports medicine, upper and lower limb, feet and hand surgeries, spinal and neurological.
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate surgeon preference cards.
- Managed AOA paperwork.
- Coordinated the orthopaedic department, overseeing staff and covering the responsibilities now held by orthotechnicians. This included ordering systems weekly, checking them in and out, ensuring all implants were present, and teaching new staff joint systems, as reps rarely came up to the hospital. Ordering and maintaining stock levels for all the trauma systems, and replacing used implants into trays. Liaising with many orthopedic companies and surgeons' rooms weekly.
- Created surgical procedure resources for trauma systems and hip hemiarthroplasties to be utilised by after-hours staff.
- Engaged in, and provided, professional development, including several day long orthopaedic inservice run together with Mr John Croser (AO /Synthes representative surgeon for Australia) and Mr Tony Geddes (orthopaedic head of department).
- Provided orientation and mentorship for junior and new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Wanneroo Hospital
Joondalup, WA
08.1995 - 12.1998
- Ensured safe care standards for patients undergoing surgery, including some sports medicine, basic trauma, minor upper and lower limb, hand and foot surgeries, general, gynecological, urological, eye, pediatric, and ENT surgeries.
- Provide an efficient and sterile operating environment, incorporating infection control principles, and patient advocacy, promoting patient-centered care
- Engaged in professional development to stay updated on advancements in surgical nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, WA06-1995
Skills
- Abilities to problem solve both individually and within a team
- 30 years of orthopaedic clinical experience, including trauma, all joints and sports medicine
- Well developed communication skills, both verbally and written
Great team player who has earned respect from both surgeons and nursing staff
- Diligent and hard worker with a strong work ethic
- A proven passion for teaching and mentoring junior staff
A deep commitment to Joondalup Health Campus and its staff
Accomplishments
Graduated high school and university with honors.
Worked overseas in a CN position in Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
01.2013 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Mayne Health
03.2003 - 01.2013
Level 1 Nurse (CN Equivalent)
King Fahd Military Medical Centre
04.2002 - 03.2003
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCOA
12.1999 - 04.2002
Clinical Nurse
Joondalup Health Campus
12.1998 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse
Wanneroo Hospital
08.1995 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
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