Margarita Houllis
Mermaid Beach,QLD
Summary
Adaptable professional Clinical Facilitator specializing in Perioperative (Scrub Scout) Nursing. Experienced across variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Facilitator Scrub Scout 6.1 (4)
Gold Coast University Hospital Perioperative Department
2021.05 - Current
- Involved with Quality Improvement Perioperative Count Audits, analysing and reviewing data, developed action plans, meeting with staff in response to audit outcomes providing further education to staff in accordance with ACORN Standards and Gold Coast Hospital and health service (GCHHS) policy to support our commitment to service improvement for our organisation and optimal and efficient patient outcomes building a culture of integrity, engagement, excellence and success
- I am a proactive education resource for a staff base of 300 Nurses, delivering, coordinating and or facilitating education, supporting staff to attend education, assessing clinical practices and skill, proactively addressing issues and helping to resolve them, analyzing data of audits and educating to the gaps in Clinical practice and or supporting and collaborating with perioperative management to develop and establish new work flows and strategic education plans in accordance with QH Policy, ACORN Standards and NSQHS
- I have organized, coordinated, supported and delivered Quality Improvement CODE Brown In-service for Perioperative department Floor Co-coordinators improving service response, delivery and streamlining staff management and practice
- Reviewed and responded to ScanCare Audits swiftly, educating and engaging staff daily to fill in the gaps of their knowledge resulting with near complete ScanCare entries close to the target of 100% compliance, creating improvements from a clinical, professional and organizational perspective in accordance with QH Policy, ACORN standards, NSQHS and legislation
- Delivered Clinical Care to individuals / groups via direct and indirect practice, supervision, mentoring and counsel covering a staff base of 160 scrub scouts and 159 Anaes/ PACU/SAU of all staff levels
- I have set up new staff Hospital accounts, liaising and collaborating with NUM’s and ANUM’s I have booked, organised Gold Coast Health and Perioperative Department Orientation and ensured onboarding of these staff was seamless, informative and a positive experience promoting a positive work culture and instilling confidence in Gold Coast Health
- Daily I collaborate with NUM’s, ANUM’s, Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurses, Doctors and Company Reps to implement, establish, provide and facilitate education to Nursing Staff of all levels and experience, providing up skilling in accordance with current evidence based practices ACORN, QH Policy, NSQHS, and new supportive medical technologies developing excellence in staff clinical skills, creating seamless work flows, instilling confidence from our Medical Colleagues, and optimal patient outcomes I support, teach, build and consolidate clinical skills for Novice Nurses and Transition to Practice Nurses in their Scrub Scout Journey
- I facilitated and worked with a group of 10 novices and transition to specialty nurses in the scrub scout role
- I maintain up to date staff education records online and paper records
- I am proficient with computer skills and a fast learner of any system
- I provide Clinical Leadership and expertise at an advanced nursing practice level, supporting nursing workforce development and growth through the coordination, development and delivery of best practice education services via in-services, counsel and mentoring based in GCUH Policy, ACORN Standards and NSQHS
- I established a positive culture to nursing education engaging my nursing scrub scout colleagues taking GCUH Mandatory Education KPI’s from a low percentage of around 30% to up to 95 – 98% in 6 months in my CF role, which is now consistent
- I have fostered collaborative teamwork and professional relationships aiding me in my mission to increase Education KPI’s, more education sessions, and staff turnouts at education sessions, and empowered staff to be proactive in their education
- I engaged CN’s to provide in-services on the latest evidence based practices and equipment within their surgical specialties, engendering a culture of learning and fulfilling the role of stewards of Practice Standards
- This is reflected in Scrub Scout KPI’s and in-service attendance
- I uphold integrity and am a role model for professional, compassionate and ethical, behaviors
- I contribute to a positive work culture, supporting change, owning accountability, inspiring and engaging staff
- I have gained the trust and engagement of 300 staff base in the perioperative department from all disciplines within 12 months as Clinical Facilitator, which has directly impacted departmental mandatory KPI’s being near 100% building a culture of success
- By collaborating with management and utilising resources I ensure all staffs have access to education, I have achieved high numbers of staff attending in-services and engaging in education
- I escalate and address issues pertaining to education, professional standards clinical support systems in a professional respectful and compassionate manner with Nursing colleagues, Nurse Educators, Nursing Management and other departments as required contributing to changes in practice and better communication systems within and between departments
- Involved in PIP for Novice and Transitioning into Practice Staff
- I supported, assisted and delivered in 4 PIP programs both lectures and practical skills sessions pertaining to scrub scout between February and August 2022 to 21 Nurses and all a success
- I am a proactive People Handler Trainer and delivered the majority of the Department Training Sessions to a staff base of up to 300 KPI Mandatory 98%
- I am a proactive Fire Warden trainer with near 100% KPI’s
- I have been involved in multiple theatre simulations helping to improve clinical practice and systems
- I have engaged, resourced and supported many nurses to attend and be involved
- I collaborate with the Nurse Educators and help with the onboarding, induction and orientation of new staff
- I perform Clinical Skills assessments CSATS and Clinical Practice Assessments CPATS on nursing staff of all levels and have refined my teaching, facilitation, assessment and feedback skills.
Registered Nurse Instrument & Circulating
Gold Coast University Hospital Perioperative Department
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Provided clinical care in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ASU, Obstetrics, and Plastics.
Clinical Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
2018.11 - 2020.12
- Instrument & Circulating Nurse in the Perioperative Department
- Also served as Acting Nurse Education Perioperative from November 2019 to August 2020
- Developed and delivered education in-services, collaborated with healthcare professionals, and supported staff in their learning and professional development.
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2005.05 - 2016.09
- Instrument & Circulating Nurse in the Perioperative Department
- Acted as Level 3 Clinical Nurse Consultant from 2009 to 2013
- Managed and developed staff rosters, provided clinical supervision and mentorship, and facilitated orientation and education for new staff.
Project Officer Professional Programs
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (South Australia Branch)
2015.10 - 2016.06
- Worked on the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for Nurses SA
- Assisted in organizing professional nursing development workshops and seminars.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospital
2000.01 - 2005.01
- Scrub/Scout Nurse in various specialties
- Rotated through different wards and departments as part of the graduate nurse program.
Registered Nurse
Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge NHS
2003.01 - 2004.01
- E Grade Staff Nurse in the Perioperative Department
- Provided education and support to junior nursing staff.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate Peri-Operative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA12.2006
Bachelor of Nursing Pre-registration - Nursing Science
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.2000
Skills
Patient Safety
Clinical assessment
Quality Improvement
Teaching techniques
Clinical Supervision
Healthcare regulations
Electronic Health Records
Data Entry
Electronic Medical Records
Organizational Skills
Continuing Education and Awards
- Introduction to Clinical Leadership and Management Workshop, GCUH, 11/2022
- Preceptorship, GCUH, 10/2021
- Debriefing with Staff GCHHS Theatre Crisis Debriefing Workshop, GCUH, 10/2022
- GCUH Perioperative Award for going Above and Beyond in helping all staff and the perioperative department, GCUH, 07/2022
- GCUH Perioperative Award for being a champion N95 Fit Tester, GCUH, 07/2021
Affiliations
- NPAQ Nurses Union
- ACORN Member
Career Experience
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Perioperative Department, Clinical Facilitator Scrub Scout 6.1 (4), 05/2021, Current, Involved with Quality Improvement Perioperative Count Audits, analyzing and reviewing data, developed action plans, meeting with staff in response to audit outcomes providing further education to staff in accordance with ACORN Standards and Gold Coast Hospital and health service (GCHHS) policy to support our commitment to service improvement for our organisation and optimal and efficient patient outcomes building a culture of integrity, engagement, excellence and success.
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Perioperative Department, Higher Duties Nurse Educator, 12/22, 01/23, Involved with Quality Improvement Perioperative Count Audits, analyzing and reviewing data, developed action plans, meeting with staff in response to audit outcomes providing further education to staff in accordance with ACORN Standards and Gold Coast Hospital and health service (GCHHS) policy to support our commitment to service improvement for our organisation and optimal and efficient patient outcomes building a culture of integrity, engagement, excellence and success.
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (South Australia), Perioperative Department, Clinical Nurse, 11/2018, 12/2020, Acting Nurse Education Perioperative November 2019 – August 2020
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (South Australia Branch), Project Officer Professional Programs, 10/2015, 06/2016, Working on the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for Nurses SA
- Royal Adelaide Hospital (South Australia), Periop Department, Clinical Nurse, 05/2005, 09/2016, Acting Level 3 Clinical Nurse Consultant 2009-2013
- Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge NHS United Kingdom, Registered Nurse, 2003, 2004, Scrub/Scout- Gynaecology, ENT, Gynae-Oncology, Paediatrics, Vascular, Trauma theatres
- Calvary Hospital, Registered Nurse, 2000, 2005, Scrub / Scout – Urology, Gynaecology, Gynae-Oncology, Plastics, Minor Orthopaedics, ENT, Ocular Plastic, General Surgery, Oral-maxillary surgery, Opthalmology Medical and Oncology ward
References
- Joanne Lavin, Nurse Educator Perioperative Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Joanne.Lavin@health.qld.gov.au, 07 5687 6131
- Melissa Wain, NUM Perioperative Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Melissa.Wain@health.qld.gov.au, 07 5687 6123
- Natalia Hupalo, Nurse Educator Perioperative Department, Gold Coast University Hospital, Natalia.Hupalo@health.qld.gov.au, 07 5687 6110
Certification
- People Handling Ward Unit Trainer Training - 2021-Current
- Section Warden 2021-Current
- Definitive Perioperative Nurses Trauma Care Course Certificate, 2010
- Certificate IV in Business Frontline Management, 2008
- Post-Registration Program Certification in Perioperative Nursing, North Western Adelaide Health Service Department of Education and Staff Development, 2001-2002
Timeline
Clinical Facilitator Scrub Scout 6.1 (4)
Gold Coast University Hospital Perioperative Department
2021.05 - Current
Registered Nurse Instrument & Circulating
Gold Coast University Hospital Perioperative Department
2021.01 - 2021.05
Clinical Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
2018.11 - 2020.12
Project Officer Professional Programs
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (South Australia Branch)
2015.10 - 2016.06
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2005.05 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse
Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge NHS
2003.01 - 2004.01
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospital
2000.01 - 2005.01
Post-Graduate Certificate Peri-Operative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Nursing Pre-registration - Nursing Science
University of South Australia
- People Handling Ward Unit Trainer Training - 2021-Current
- Section Warden 2021-Current
- Definitive Perioperative Nurses Trauma Care Course Certificate, 2010
- Certificate IV in Business Frontline Management, 2008
- Post-Registration Program Certification in Perioperative Nursing, North Western Adelaide Health Service Department of Education and Staff Development, 2001-2002
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