Mia Richardson
Engadine,Australia
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist with a strong background in advanced wound care, hyperbaric medicine, critical care, and leadership roles. Seeking to transition into a Sales Representative or Product Specialist position, utilising clinical expertise, exceptional relationship-building skills, and leadership experience to drive product sales and improve patient outcomes in hospital settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Delivered advanced care for patients undergoing hyperbaric treatment for chronic wounds and provided leadership in managing chronic wound care protocols
- Led staff education on wound products, assisting in proper application and management, contributing to enhanced patient healing outcomes
- Regularly involved in quality improvement initiatives and patient-focused projects to improve wound care documentation and overall patient care
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed clinical operations and workflows in hyperbaric medicine unit, overseeing patient care strategies and product usage in chronic wound management
- Led multidisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to WHS standards and hospital policies, while focusing on patient-centered care and management
Registered Nurse, Cardiology & CCU
St George Public Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided high-quality care to patients with chronic and acute cardiac conditions, specialising in in post-operative and interventional cardiology and critically ill patients
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care 1 & 2
St George Public Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered critical care to acutely ill patients in ICU setting, with a focus on patient ventilation, monitoring, recovery protocols, and overall outcomes.
Practice Receptionist
Gymea Physio Focus
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed day-to-day operations of physiotherapy clinic, including staff management, accounts, rostering, and patient liaison, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction
Education
Certificate IV in Fitness - Master Trainer Level 1
Australian Institue of Fitness
Sydney, NSW11.2020
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW01.2011
Skills
- Critical Care: ICU, CCU & Hyperbaric Experience
- Clinical assessment (A to G/Head-to-toe)
- Basic & Advanced Life Support trained
- Accredited Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Wound Care Expertise & product knowledge
- Chronic wound & disease management
- Competent in conservative-sharp debridement technique
- Patient Care Planning & Management
- Team Development - Wellbeing Clinical Lead
- Leadership and management
- Staff education & training
- Accreditation Process experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Recruitment & rostering
- Quality improvement projects
Workplacerequirements
AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1) - NMW0001666529 Expiry: 05/31/25
National Working with Children's Check - WWC0640422E Expiry: 05/18/25
Keyskills
- Critical Care & CCU experience enabling proficiency in ventilator management, with adaptability to the hyperbaric environment.
- Skilled in non-invasive ventilation, IABP monitoring and troubleshooting. Knowledgeable with ECG foundations, cardiac monitoring & telemetry.
- Extensive & ongoing experience with chronic wound management and conservative, sharp debridement. This has been established through continual on-the-job exposure, relevant courses, and product trials, and maintained relationships with company reps.
- Strong familiarity of wound products and an understanding of product selection individual to patients needs and desired outcomes.
- Skilled in conducting product demonstrations, educating staff on product usage, and maintaining compliance within hospital policies & standards.
- Implemented and participated in multiple quality improvement projects, including patient stories, resource management initiatives, and nursing assessment and referral project.
- Coordinated and educated staff for Hyperbaric Nursing Course, including advertising, onboarding & training.
- Actively involved in incident reporting systems (IIMS), risk assessments, and safety initiatives.
References
Kate Kumar
Nurse Unit Manager, Department of Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine
Ph: 9382 3880
Email: kate.kumar@health.nsw.gov.au
Rob Turner
Director of Anaesthetics, Prince of Wales Hospital,
Ph: 0418 691 101
Email: robert.turner@unsw.edu.au
Professional Development
- Multiple leadership short courses, internal to hospital
- Yearly mandatory training, up-to-date, 2024
- Yearly Performance review, professional & career goals established, 08/01/24
- Advanced Debridement Skills Course, 03/01/18
- Clinical Supervision Workshop, 06/01/18
- ARC Advanced Life Support Training: Immediate Life Support Course, Renewal upcoming, 2025
- Blood and Blood Products Administration Competency, HETI
- Hyperbaric Nursing Attendants Course, 04/01/15
- Selected for STG Critical Care Program, 12 Months
- STG Intensive Care Transition to Specialty Practice Course, 12 Months
Timeline
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiology & CCU
St George Public Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care 1 & 2
St George Public Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Practice Receptionist
Gymea Physio Focus
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate IV in Fitness - Master Trainer Level 1
Australian Institue of Fitness
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
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