Melanie Jones
Belmont,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience in direct patient care in acute hospital settings. Experience spans mental health and medical and surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth within the aged care sector as passion for this area has grown. Active listener with a direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient and family trust and rapport. Dedicated to promoting education and advocating for evidence-based practice
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hunter New England Area Health Service, John Hunter Hospital
01.2013 - Current
- Actively contribute to development of clinical practice through implementation of new policies and procedures
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Explained side effects of medications and provided in-depth education to patients and referrals to appropriate health professionals
- My role enables me to lead my team in patient care and assessment, wound care, and treatment pathways, and assist in referral pathways and communication with other healthcare professionals
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback, through observation and ward-based education.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients, and families.
- participated in Reviewed audits to complete quality control checks.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration, and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and emotional needs during planning.
Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Area, John Hunter Hospital
01.2008 - Current
- Ward j3, Acute surgery, Responsibilities – Provide high-level Care
- Leadership in the clinical setting, building strong ethics and values
- Completed Managing complaints tutorial, Respectful Workplace Fundamentals, Code of Conduct, and Wound care management seminars.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to treating teams.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Hospital, South
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Wing Ward Wing 4, Provided care to surgical patients with a strong emphasis on wound and drain care for simple surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, discharge coordinator
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Liaise with ward staff and hospital managers, to assist in the flow of patients
- The discharge ward, also acted as an overflow / Short stay ward, facilitating the flow of patients from emergency towards the wards.
Registered Nurse
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Services, Manly Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Working across medical and surgical services, providing high-quality care
- I developed a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a high level of communication.
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Mona Vale Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Rotations, General Medicine, Psychiatric, Orthopedic, general medicine, Cardiac unit
- Responsibilities – Provided the basis for my nursing career
- Administration of medication, basic wound care, aseptic technique, communication, care of the surgical patient, chest pain management, and care of the deteriorating patient.
Education
Certificate IV in Training and assessment - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
TAE Academy
2023
High Acuity Nursing, Critical Education -
2013
2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New England
2006
2001
Higher School Certificate -
Merriwa Central School
1997
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Health Promotion
- Staff Training
- Patient Advocacy
- Nurse Leadership
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Development
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Shared Governance
Affiliations
NSW Nurses Association, Membership, 272387
Medical Journal of Australia
References
Emma Downey
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Ward J3, John Hunter Hospital
49855154
Jorja Osborn
After Hours Manager
John Hunter Hospital
0421854638
Jayne Jardim
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Ward J3
John Hunter Hospital
0414725163
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hunter New England Area Health Service, John Hunter Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hunter New England Area, John Hunter Hospital
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, discharge coordinator
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Hospital, South
01.2004 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Services, Manly Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, Manly Mona Vale Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Certificate IV in Training and assessment - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
TAE Academy
High Acuity Nursing, Critical Education -
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New England
Higher School Certificate -
Merriwa Central School
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