- Community Service
- Currently serve as an Emergency Service Volunteer with the Australian Red Cross Southern Highlands, NSW, and Brisbane city
- Currently serve as a volunteer with the Care Army
- Currently serve as an Events Volunteer with Soldier on and Disaster Relief Australia
- Volunteered with Meals on Wheels 2004-2006 __________________________________________________ Additional Information
Mary Therese McCann
Summary
I am a dedicated and adaptable health care professional with thirty years of experience in the health care industry. I am well-versed delivering in-patient assessment and emergent care. Additionally, I am accustomed to providing critical care in diverse environments. I am an organised professional, bringing a proven history of providing excellent patient care through expert medical knowledge and strong patient rapport. I am knowledgeable, with a focus on creating a safe and trusting care environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Authorised Nurse Immuniser
Health Care Australia (HCA) and Bizhealth
2024.04
- I administer influenza vaccines corporate participants
- Additionally, I manage adverse reactions
- Seasonal/Casual
Registered Nurse
Travel Medicine Vaccination Clinic (TMVC)- Sonic HealthPlus
2023.08
- I conduct medical assessments and administer a range of vaccinations for overseas travellers (families, corporate and government)
- I monitor cold chain for vaccines
- Casual hours:90
Registered Nurse
Absolute Medical Response (AMR)
2023.03
- I provide non-emergency patient transport for patients in the Wagga region
- Casual hours:20
Immunisation Nurse
Vitality Works
2021.03
- I administer influenza vaccines to staff members of corporate businesses
- I additionally manage adverse events and manage cold chain
- Casual Seasonal Contracts
Immunisation Nurse
NSW Health
2021.07 - 2022.06
- I administer mass covid-19 vaccines to members of the public
- I additionally manage adverse events and assist in the management of cold chain
- Part-time hours:1443.9
Nurse
Serco (Took contract from Health Care Australia (HCA), International SOS and Aspen Medical)
2019.07 - 2021.02
- I deliver primary health care to members of the Australian Defence Force so that health and fitness for service personnel is maintained
- This role includes triaging patients, conducting, and documenting nursing assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the Aid Post (accident and emergency department)
- Other skills include:
- Administering treatments to patients and casualties
- Administering medications
- Performing medical assessments for general health, deployment, aviation, diving
- Performing mental health assessments
- Performing venepuncture
- Performing wound care
- Collecting clinical specimens for testing
- Performing immunisations
- Performing equipment checks
- Ordering pharmaceutical and medical stores
- Conducting medical administration and assist with booking members required appointments
- Providing patient education
- Casual Hours:503.62
Paramedic
Strategic Medical and Rescue (MSS)
2019.02 - 2020.02
- My primary role is to provide pre-hospital care for coal mine workers
- I also treat and manage work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses so the workforce is maintained, and workplace health and fitness are optimised
- My work skills include:
- Performing drug and alcohol tests
- Administrating medications to patients
- Conducting Hearing Fit Tests
- Conducting Mask Fit Tests
- Managing clinical administration
- Conducting equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to ensure proper operation
- Providing patient education
- FIFO (7days on/7off) Full-time hours
Nurse
HCA (Took Contract from International SOS and Aspen Medical)
2018.06 - 2019.07
- Skills performed were as per Serco nurse position
- Hours:137.5
Nurse
International SOS (ISOS) (Took Contract from Aspen Medical)
2016.11 - 2018.05
- This role involved the delivery of primary health care to members of the Australian Defence Force so that health and fitness for service personnel was maintained
- My skills included triaging patients, conducting and documenting nursing assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the Aid Post (accident and emergency department)
- Other duties were:
- Managing the administration (bookings/schedules) for approximately five hundred Army Reservists
- All other skills performed were as per Serco nurse position
- Hours:722.52
Nurse
Aspen Medical
2012.11 - 2016.11
- Duties were:
- All skills performed were as per Serco nurse position
- Hours:7662.5
Nurse
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
2011.09 - 2013.10
- My role was that of a Blood Donor Collector
- This role involved assessing blood donors’ ability to donate, the collection of whole blood and plasma from blood donors and packaging pathology samples for transfer to testing facility
- My other skills performed were:
- Performing venepuncture
- Hours:1386.75
Medical Sailor
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
2010.01 - 2011.11
- This role focused on the delivery of primary health care to members of the Australian Defence Force (Navy) so that health and fitness for service personnel was maintained
- The role included triaging patients, conducting nursing assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the Aid Post (accident and emergency department)
- Other skills performed were:
- Managing an Outpatients department
- I booked medical and specialist appointments for Navy members
- Administering treatments to patients and casualties
- Administering medications
- Performing medical assessments for general health, deployment, aviation, diving
- Performing venepuncture and cannulation
- Collecting clinical specimens for testing
- Performing immunisations
- Performing equipment checks
- Ordering pharmaceutical and medical stores
- Providing patient education in health care relevant to condition
- Hours:14649.25
Advanced Medical Assistant
Reservist, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
2000.11 - 2010.01
- During deployment to Malaysia, I managed a medical clinic and was responsible for the delivery of health care to150 Army soldiers
- My aim was to maintain optimal health and fitness for my work group
- I conducted assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the clinic
- Other duties were:
- Training and assessing Combat First Aid Courses
- All other skills performed were as per RAAMC and HCA EEN position
First Aid Officer
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
2009.03 - 2009.12
- I provided emergency care and coordination of emergency transport for patrons, performers and staff of QPAC
- The focus of my role was to treat patients and ensure the further medical assistance was provided if needed.
Cook
Victoria Park Golf Complex
2007.04 - 2009.02
- This role involved assisting chefs with food preparation and cooking for group functions and events
- Additionally, I provided first aid to staff and visitors when required
- The focus of this role was to provide high quality meals that allowed patrons to have an enjoyable experience and leave with a memorable impression of the facility.
Ambulance Officer/ Paramedic
NSW Ambulance
2005.07 - 2007.01
- This role involved training as a paramedic and delivering pre-hospital care and emergency transport to casualties
- The focus of this role is to preserve life and prevent deterioration of conditions
- Other skills performed were:
- Identifying, accessing, and controlling workplace health and safety risks, contributing to work, health and safety processes and assisting with the coordination of emergency scenes
- Communicating with the control centre, peers, and other emergency services
Nurse
Chandler McLeod Nursing Agency
2003.01 - 2005.07
- This role involved delivery of Inpatient Care to members of the Australian Defence Force admitted the medical/surgical ward so that health and fitness for service personnel was maintained
- Other skills performed were:
- Conducting nursing assessments
- Conducting mental health consults
- Performing wound care
- Conducting admissions and discharges for patients
- Performing medical administration
- Maintaining intravenous therapy (IVT)
- Administering medications
- Performing pathology collection, vaccinations, equipment checks, and stores
Phlebotomist
Douglas Hanly Moir Pathology
2002.11 - 2003.06
- This role involved collecting blood and pathology specimens, electrocardiograms (ECG) and Holter Monitor tests
- The focus was to provide an efficient and quality service for customers requiring prescribed tests
- This allowed for receipt of results in a brief time.
Spa Nurse
Steiner Transocean
2000.11 - 2002.02
- My role was as a Spa Nurse and Spa Therapist, Celebrity Cruises, and Elemis Transocean
- The focus of this role was to provide high quality ship spa services to paying cruise guests
- Other skills performed were:
- Delivering first aid and emergency care to patrons of the Cruise line (whilst at sea)
- Performing a range of Beauty and Massage treatments within the ship's Day Spa
- Providing healthcare education to ship's guests
Medical Assistant
Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC)
1989.07 - 2000.11
- My role involved delivering primary health care to members of the Australian Defence Force (Army and Tri-service) so that health and fitness for service personnel is maintained
- My duties included triaging patients, conducting, and documenting health care assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the Aid Post (accident and emergency department, wards and at field aid posts)
- Other skills performed were:
- Providing Field medical care
- Booking medical and specialist appointments for service personnel
- Administering treatments to patients and casualties
- Administering medications
- Performing medical assessments for general health, deployment, aviation, diving
- Performing venepuncture and cannulation
- Collecting clinical specimens for testing
- Performing audiometry and spirometry
- Performing plastering
- Performing immunisations
- Performing equipment checks
- Ordering pharmaceutical and medical stores
- Providing patient education
- Conducting Combat First Aid Courses
Medical Assistant
Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
1989.07 - 2000.11
- My role involved delivering primary health care to members of the Australian Defence Force (Army and Tri-service) so that health and fitness for service personnel is maintained
- My duties included triaging patients, conducting, and documenting health care assessments for patients and casualties (with a variety of conditions) presenting to the Aid Post (accident and emergency department, wards and at field aid posts)
- Other skills performed were:
- Providing Field medical care
- Booking medical and specialist appointments for service personnel
- Administering treatments to patients and casualties
- Administering medications
- Performing medical assessments for general health, deployment, aviation, diving
- Performing venepuncture and cannulation
- Collecting clinical specimens for testing
- Performing audiometry and spirometry
- Performing plastering
- Performing immunisations
- Performing equipment checks
- Ordering pharmaceutical and medical stores
- Providing patient education
Education
Australian College of Nursing
01.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Charles Sturt University
01.2020
Diploma of Nursing - Medication Endorsement
Australian College of Nursing
01.2013
Diploma of Beauty Therapy - undefined
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
01.2011
Diploma of Paramedical Science - undefined
Australian Defence Force- Navy
01.2011
undefined
Peridor Health Schools
06.2004
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage - undefined
Marrickville Hospital and ST George College Of TAFE
01.1989
Higher School Certificate - undefined
West Wyalong High School
West Wyalong, NSW01.1987
School Certificate - undefined
St Mary's Catholic School
01.1985
Skills
- Proficient communication skills, both in written and verbal form, strong planning, and time management skills
- Able to multi-task and prioritise duties
- Able to work well under pressure, with minimal or no supervision
- Accomplished in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Accomplishments
- Conducting Combat First Aid Courses__________________________________________________
- Affiliations
- Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for Nurse Registration
- Registration number: NMW0001439719
- Australian College of Nursing, Awarded a Medal of participation, Operation GOLD (Medical Team) for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Para-Olympics
- Awarded a Defence Service Medal
- Awarded an Australian Service Medal for service on deployment in Bougainville
- Chris Morton Powerful Seminars, Brisbane
- Academic Achievement
- Awarded a Certificate 1v in Training and Assessment
- Fleming Institute
- Melbourne
- Academic Achievement
- Awarded a Certificate of Competence in Laser Safety for Aesthetic Clinics
- Awarded a Certificate in Safety and Clinical Applications Using Intense Pulse Light
- Douglas Hanly Moir, Sydney
- Academic Achievement
- Awarded a Certificate in Pathology Collection
- Practicum/Clinical Placements Skills:
- Proficient with performing clinical nursing duties for emergency and paediatric patients and for patients in aged care, rehabilitation, community mental health and medical patients
- Proficient in delivering pre- and post-operative care to paediatric patients
- Competent in the conduct of mental health assessments for clients of the unit
- Competent in administration of medications (oral, IMI, IV), admissions and discharge of patients, wound dressings, report writing.
Interests
Timeline
Authorised Nurse Immuniser
Health Care Australia (HCA) and Bizhealth
2024.04
Registered Nurse
Travel Medicine Vaccination Clinic (TMVC)- Sonic HealthPlus
2023.08
Registered Nurse
Absolute Medical Response (AMR)
2023.03
Immunisation Nurse
NSW Health
2021.07 - 2022.06
Immunisation Nurse
Vitality Works
2021.03
Nurse
Serco (Took contract from Health Care Australia (HCA), International SOS and Aspen Medical)
2019.07 - 2021.02
Paramedic
Strategic Medical and Rescue (MSS)
2019.02 - 2020.02
Nurse
HCA (Took Contract from International SOS and Aspen Medical)
2018.06 - 2019.07
Nurse
International SOS (ISOS) (Took Contract from Aspen Medical)
2016.11 - 2018.05
Nurse
Aspen Medical
2012.11 - 2016.11
Nurse
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
2011.09 - 2013.10
Medical Sailor
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
2010.01 - 2011.11
First Aid Officer
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
2009.03 - 2009.12
Cook
Victoria Park Golf Complex
2007.04 - 2009.02
Ambulance Officer/ Paramedic
NSW Ambulance
2005.07 - 2007.01
Nurse
Chandler McLeod Nursing Agency
2003.01 - 2005.07
Phlebotomist
Douglas Hanly Moir Pathology
2002.11 - 2003.06
Advanced Medical Assistant
Reservist, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
2000.11 - 2010.01
Spa Nurse
Steiner Transocean
2000.11 - 2002.02
Medical Assistant
Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC)
1989.07 - 2000.11
Medical Assistant
Royal Australian Army Medical Corps
1989.07 - 2000.11
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Nursing - Medication Endorsement
Australian College of Nursing
Diploma of Beauty Therapy - undefined
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Diploma of Paramedical Science - undefined
Australian Defence Force- Navy
undefined
Peridor Health Schools
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage - undefined
Marrickville Hospital and ST George College Of TAFE
Higher School Certificate - undefined
West Wyalong High School
School Certificate - undefined
St Mary's Catholic School
Australian College of Nursing