Mary McConnell
Hocking,WA
Summary
Seasoned After Hours Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant at Joondalup Health Campus, adept in aeromedical patient management and showcasing exceptional leadership qualities. Spearheaded major incident exercises, enhancing emergency response efficiency. Renowned for advanced problem-solving and communication skills, contributing to significant quality patient care improvements and policy development. Excelled in mass casualty management, underpinning a commitment to excellence in nursing and emergency preparedness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After Hours Manager / Clinical Nurses Consultant
Joondalup Health Campus
07.2008 - Current
- Promote and maintain clinical standards to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Promote and abide by the clinical guidelines and ensure compliance to such guidelines
- Attend MET calls and provide clinical guidance to medical and nursing staff
- Troubleshooting issues when they arise
- Ensuring good skill mix and adequate cover for wards and departments but also being aware of the financial implications of decisions taken
- Deal with complaints as they arise and provide support to the staff and patients as required
- Ensure that the Ramsay way is evident in our daily practice and that we aspire to promote the organization in a positive way
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a continuous improvement program
- Have demonstrated knowledge in accreditation processes, clinical indicators and quality improvement projects
Disaster Management Coordinator
Joondalup Health Campus
03.2011 - 02.2025
- Have an extensive knowledge of the emergency management systems available at Joondalup Health Campus.
- Provide guidance to members of the executive during an incident.
- Develop the policies and procedures for Code Brown, Code Brown (CBR), Code Yellow, Code Purple, Code Black, Bravo, and Bushfires.
- Provide training for members of staff in emergency management.
- Manage the budget available for the purchase of equipment and the maintenance of present systems.
- Attend the Local Emergency Management Committee and District Emergency Management Committee, run by the local council.
- Develop and oversee yearly, or as required, training exercises to test hospital response and provide a report to the Executive on the findings of the exercise.
- Attend exercises organized by DPMU, and ensure that the hospital staff have the opportunity to participate in the exercises.
- Chair the emergency management committee, investigate any incidents identified through the risk management system, and provide a report to the emergency management and safety committee.
- Attend orientation and provide presentation for new staff
- Provide presentations at conferences and team leaders meetings as required
- Liaise with external agencies as required
- Attend Level 3 ISG activation when required (Bushfires)
Registered Nurse
Care flight International
06.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2007
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Sperrin Lakeland Trust
01.2005 - 12.2006
Education
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
12.2021
Certificate IV in Project Management -
12.2021
Fire Managers Course -
ComSafe
12.2019
Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Course -
Celtic Consultancy Limited
University of Ulster12.2006
BSC (HONS) Degree in Specialist Practice - Emergency care nursing
University of Ulster
12.2004
HND in Nursing Studies -
Queens University of Ulster
12.1994
Skills
- Advanced skills in the management of aeromedical patients
- Advanced communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Advanced skills in mass casualty management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Advanced Life support skills
- Advanced skills in Trauma Management
- Trained in risk management
- Airway and ventilation competent
- Venipuncture and cannulation
- ECG and arrhythmia interpretation
- Instructor training
- Advanced knowledge of KPI management
- Developed, implemented and evaluated policies and procedures
- Advanced skills in the development of major incident exercises
- Ability to present at national and international conferences
Certification
- EMERGO Educator for Western Australia, 12/01/17
- HMIMMS Course, 12/01/16
- MIMMS Commander course, 12/01/06
- MIMMS Commander course, 12/01/13
- Advanced Life Support Course, 12/01/21
- Trauma Nursing Care Instructors Course, 12/01/12
- International Fixed Wing Induction Training Careflight International Air Ambulance, 05/01/08
- Advanced Pediatric Trauma Course, 12/01/08
- Bombs, Blasts and Bullets Course, 12/01/11
- AIMS Course, 12/01/11
- Business Skills For Health Professionals (including fraud awareness), 07/01/14
Accomplishments
- Winner of the 'People Caring for People' Award Ramsay Health Care 2021
- Recognised by the state parliament, library and museum for work during COVID 19 pandemic
- Nominated for the Department for Health Nurse of the Year awards 2022
- Guest speaker at Notre Dame University, Sigma Nursing, Juniper Nursing and Local council aged care workshops
- Development of the role of Disaster coordinator as no previous role existed in Ramsay health care.
- Presentations at several international and local conferences.
- First member of staff from Ramsay to be chosen as a TNCC instructor.
- Member of the Educator faculty for EMERGO training.
- Travelled overseas to assist post major incidents and natural disasters.
Professionalreferees
Available on request.
Otherrelevantexperience
- Previously a member of EMART (Emergency Medical Assistance and Rescue Team), which was set up in response to the government's major incident response plan.
- Trained in decontamination post chemical or biological attack, mass casualty triage and clearing, mass vaccination programs and urban search and rescue skills.
- Trained as a health and safety representative for the Royal College of Nursing.
- Provided risk assessment and advice to Sperrin Lakeland Trust.
- Previously a member of the Northwest Mountain Rescue Team, which provided rescue cover for the northwest of Northern Ireland.
Timeline
Disaster Management Coordinator
Joondalup Health Campus
03.2011 - 02.2025
After Hours Manager / Clinical Nurses Consultant
Joondalup Health Campus
07.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Care flight International
06.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2007
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Sperrin Lakeland Trust
01.2005 - 12.2006
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
Certificate IV in Project Management -
Fire Managers Course -
ComSafe
Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Course -
Celtic Consultancy Limited
BSC (HONS) Degree in Specialist Practice - Emergency care nursing
University of Ulster
HND in Nursing Studies -
Queens University of Ulster
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