Maureen Mutahi
Wahroonga,NSW
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Manager with over 12 years of experience in the Nursing industry. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATION AND INFECTION CONTROL MANAGER
Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital
2024.02 - Current
- Ability to provide clinical education, information and orientation regarding infections to all nursing staff, agency staff as well as nursing students, patients and visitors in partnership with education and research.
- Adherence and promotion of infection control and hospital policies within the department
- Observing, implementing and keeping up to date with infection control procedures
- Contribute to the resolution of complaints related to patients, staff ad service delivery
- Maintaining the highest level of nursing care at all times to all patients in the hospital.
- Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives
- Initiating training and education programs for supporting over 50 healthcare staff
- Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and the Accreditation process
- Ability to interpret infection control and waste management standards and develop and implement related policies and procedures.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST- MT WILGA PRIVATE
Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Ensure quality participant service delivery in line with the person centered and individualized approaches
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Manage unpredicted acute situations using advanced problem solving and decision making skills
- Take responsibility and effectively deal with complex participant relationship needs and expectations
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
- Preceptorship of new staff, graduates, undergraduates and agency staff within the department to support skill and knowledge acquisition
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 90-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
CASUAL REGISTERED NURSE/ EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
St Vincent's Public Hospital
2020.12 - 2023.07
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions for a 30 acute bed emergency department
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
Longueville Private Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.07
- Implemented new technologies within the clinic to enhance service delivery, improve record-keeping accuracy, and increase staff productivity.
- Led quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and implementing targeted interventions to address identified issues.
- Coordinated and led meetings with department heads to discuss strategies for achieving target outcomes, optimizing resource utilization, and addressing any challenges encountered.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines through diligent monitoring of clinical practices, ensuring timely updates as required.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff members to share their ideas for enhancing services or processes within the clinic.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices to ensure adherence to established protocols, resulting in consistent high-quality patient care throughout all departments.
NURSE UNIT MANAGER- MEDICAL/SURGICAL WARDS
Hurstville Private Hospital
2019.08 - 2020.12
- Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Raised staff retention rates by fostering a positive work culture focused on professional growth and development.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Optimized staff performance through comprehensive training and development programs.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 120-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Hurstville Private Hospital
2018.04 - 2019.08
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
REGISTERED NURSE
Wollongong Hospital
2011.07 - 2018.04
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary rounds to promote cohesive decision-making regarding individualized patient needs.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Education
MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Promotion
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Wollongong, NSW06.2017
BACHELOR OF NURSING - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW12.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Policy Implementation
- Performance Management
Communityprograms
- Meals on Wheels: Voluntary work for Gateway City Church
- Illawarra Multicultural Services: Voluntary work with refugees.
- Illawarra Refugee Week:- Voluntary work
- Missions trip to Thailand: 12 days in November 2016
References
References to be provided on request
Timeline
EDUCATION AND INFECTION CONTROL MANAGER
Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital
2024.02 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST- MT WILGA PRIVATE
Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital
2023.07 - 2024.02
CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
Longueville Private Hospital
2021.09 - 2022.07
CASUAL REGISTERED NURSE/ EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
St Vincent's Public Hospital
2020.12 - 2023.07
NURSE UNIT MANAGER- MEDICAL/SURGICAL WARDS
Hurstville Private Hospital
2019.08 - 2020.12
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Hurstville Private Hospital
2018.04 - 2019.08
REGISTERED NURSE
Wollongong Hospital
2011.07 - 2018.04
MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Promotion
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
BACHELOR OF NURSING - Nursing
Western Sydney University
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