MARY ABIA
Parkinson,Queensland
Summary
Dedicated and highly driven board certified Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in emergency nursing, medical, rural and remote, primary care, aged care, and community nursing. I have been commended for having a collaborative and adaptable approach, contributing to positive team dynamics and consistently exceeding expectations. Seeking a senior nursing position to apply a wealth of experience and expertise in elevating the standard of patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Aiming to gain contemporary evidence-based nursing experience in a high-pressure environment.
Registered Nurse
Caring for You Agency
05.2018 - Current
- Registered Nurse in charge, overseeing Aged Care and Community Nursing operations.
Locum Clinical Care Manager
Bethany Christian Care: The Plains (contracted)
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal resident care through regular team meetings and case conferences.
- Provided timely, compassionate, and supportive feedback when addressing resident or family concerns.
- Streamlined care coordination processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of healthcare services.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced clinical processes.
- Worked with residential care manager and clinical governance to develop staff education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of reports and documentation.
- Displayed and demonstrated astute knowledge of aged care standards and legislation.
Registered Nurse
Tara Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked in a rural hospital with 10 ward beds and 2 emergency bed bays, addressing diverse healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse
SCUH Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Services
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Acquired valuable experience in metropolitan nursing, transitioning seamlessly from rural settings.
Registered Nurse
Esk Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked in a small rural hospital with 12 general beds and 2 emergency bays, gaining extensive experience in acute care and rural nursing.
Registered Nurse
Tricare Upper Mt. Gravatt
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided exemplary nursing interventions and management for residents with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Direct Care NDIS Client
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Functioned as an ABN Contractor for a self-managed NDIS client living with epilepsy and cerebral palsy, providing 24-hour care.
Education
Public Policy Analysis
M.Sc. in Public Policy (In Progress)
University Of Canberra B.Sc. Nursing -
Griffith University, Queensland
01.2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science -
Queensland University of Technology
01.2013
B.Sc. Biochemistry -
Caritas University, Nigeria
01.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Proficient
- Effective Communication
- Documentation Excellence
- Technology Integration
- Adaptability
- Continuous Professional Development
- Discharge planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Improvement(audit and report)
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Care Coordination
Certification
- AHPRA no: NMW0002184177
- Immunisation Course Certificate (Cunningham Centre, 2023)
- Emerging Leadership Certificate (Lead4QLD, Oct 2022)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC, June 2021)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS, Annual Competency)
- Australian Emergency Triage (West Moreton Health Service, 2021)
- Nurse Leadership Training (Tricare, March 2019)
- Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Training (Tricare, Jan 2019)
- Up-to-date Vaccinations against Preventable Diseases
References
Natasha Vaughan,
Nurse Unit Manager, ESK Hospital
E:to be provided on request.
Ceeczlee Thomson
Care Manager(Residential Care Management)
The Plains Retirement Village
E:provided on request
Affiliations
- Member of Australia college of Nursing
Timeline
Locum Clinical Care Manager
Bethany Christian Care: The Plains (contracted)
03.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tara Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
SCUH Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Services
04.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Esk Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Tricare Upper Mt. Gravatt
12.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Caring for You Agency
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Direct Care NDIS Client
05.2018 - 10.2018
Public Policy Analysis
M.Sc. in Public Policy (In Progress)
B.Sc. Nursing -
Griffith University, Queensland
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science -
Queensland University of Technology
B.Sc. Biochemistry -
Caritas University, Nigeria
- AHPRA no: NMW0002184177
- Immunisation Course Certificate (Cunningham Centre, 2023)
- Emerging Leadership Certificate (Lead4QLD, Oct 2022)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC, June 2021)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS, Annual Competency)
- Australian Emergency Triage (West Moreton Health Service, 2021)
- Nurse Leadership Training (Tricare, March 2019)
- Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Training (Tricare, Jan 2019)
- Up-to-date Vaccinations against Preventable Diseases
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