Melissa Doré
Robina,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse with advanced pediatric surgical nursing skills, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes at Queensland Children’s Hospital. Proven expertise in staff development and mentorship, alongside exceptional communication abilities. Successfully led initiatives for quality and safety standards, demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Previous roles involved direct patient care, staff supervision and coordination of healthcare services resulting in improved patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining current nursing practices through ongoing professional education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse (Permanent)
Queensland Children’s Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
09.2012 - Current
- Coordinated staff and patients in a high-demand 24-bed surgical and burns unit.
- Supported NUM to achieve optimal nursing and patient outcomes.
- Educated and guided new and existing staff, emphasizing positive role modeling.
- Assisted development of the surgical high acuity unit.
- Provided comprehensive care for complex surgical patients across multiple specialties. Specialties include Peritoneal Dialysis, Burns, ENT, Plastics, Major Surgical, and pre- and post-Liver Transplantation.
- Advanced clinical skills, including, Tracheostomy care, Hi-flow, C-Pap, Nasopharyngeal tubes, Burns resuscitation, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Trauma nursing.
- Led initiatives for National Quality and Safety Standards on acute deterioration.
- Directed efforts for infection control as per National Quality and Safety Standards.
- Hand hygiene auditor.
- Preceptor and medication assessor.
- Developed a shift coordination tool to assist staff with daily operational tasks.
Clinical Nurse- Community Child Health Nurse (Permanent)
Roma Community & Allied Health
Roma, QLD
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Managed busy child health clinic as sole practicing nurse in Roma.
- Provided weekly outreach services to isolated communities including Charleville and St. George.
- Conducted fortnightly clinics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families at CWAATSICH.
- Supported community parents with health promotion and illness prevention strategies.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to educate on infant nutrition, breastfeeding, and immunization.
- Coordinated school-based immunization program and provided a fortnightly clinic.
- Established 'New Parent Café' to foster socialization among new parents and raise awareness of postnatal depression.
- Organized 'Family Fun Day' promoting health education and services, receiving positive community feedback.
Acting Clinical Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Coordinated staff and patients in a busy 22-bed surgical and burns inpatient unit.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in critical conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Supported Nurse Unit Manager to achieve quality nursing and patient outcomes.
- Served as Liver Resource Nurse, educating staff and families on liver disease care.
- Created educational booklet for nursing staff on liver disease considerations for infants and children.
- Provided advanced nursing care with emphasis on family collaboration and support.
- Maintained expertise in specialties: ENT, Burns, Renal Dialysis, Plastics, Liver Transplantation, General Surgery.
- Executed Quality Activities submissions and evaluations to enhance ward safety.
- Trained staff in Quality Activity processes, achieving four successful submissions.
Registered Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided advanced clinical care to pre- and post-operative patients in acute surgical ward.
- Specialized in renal, liver, ENT, plastics, and burns care.
- Administered peritoneal dialysis while educating staff and families.
- Managed care for burn patients, including dressing changes and emergency management.
- Delivered care for patients requiring Total Parenteral Nutrition.
- Facilitated tracheostomy tube management, including suctioning and staff education.
- Updated Surf Ward Parent Information Pamphlet to clarify services and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced understanding of safety protocols among parents, reducing conflict regarding ward regulations.
Registered Nurse (Graduate Nurse)
Royal Children’s Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Provided comprehensive care for diabetic patients, including education for patients and families.
- Delivered care for cystic fibrosis patients, emphasizing education for families and patients.
- Managed pediatric medical conditions such as asthma, bronchiolitis, metabolic disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
- Administered care for patients requiring total parenteral nutrition to ensure nutritional needs.
- Completed Royal Children’s Hospital Transition to Pediatric and Community Child Health Nursing Program.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Paediatrics & Commumity Child Health
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.2004
Skills
- Advanced paediatric surgical nursing skills
- Shift coordination
- Excellent communication with families and the interdisciplinary team
- Family-centered care
- Advanced pediatric assessment skills
- Roster development
- Staff development, training, and mentorship
- Excellent time management
- Advanced level of autonomy
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Emergency nursing pediatric course
- Preceptor and assessor workshop
- Australia and New Zealand Burns Association Emergency Management of Severe Burns
- Acute pain workshop
- Quantiflex workshop
- Australian Breastfeeding Association Conference
- SOS (Sensory Oral Sequential) approach to feeding, three-day workshop
- QH violence prevention program
- PECRM (Pediatric Emergency Crisis Resource Management
- QLD Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice program
- Autism workshop
- Oncology workshop
References
Steven Ryan
Position title: 10A NUM
Contact number: 041-245-1693
Email: CHQ_10ANUM@health.qld.gov.au
Ben Casey
Position title: Clinical Nurse, Acting 10A NUM
Email: Ben.Casey@health.qld.gov.au
Contact number:
Timeline
Clinical Nurse (Permanent)
Queensland Children’s Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Clinical Nurse- Community Child Health Nurse (Permanent)
Roma Community & Allied Health
01.2012 - 09.2012
Acting Clinical Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Royal Children’s Hospital
09.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse (Graduate Nurse)
Royal Children’s Hospital
03.2005 - 09.2005
Graduate Certificate - Paediatrics & Commumity Child Health
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
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