MICHELLE CONSTANTINO
Maribyrnong,VIC
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse, utilising 15+ years of experience in adult intensive care nursing, managing access and demand for patients requiring intensive care services, mentoring emerging leaders, nurses and students, assessing patient and occupational risks and formulating a response to mitigate these risks, and people management. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Worked closely and collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Managers in setting clinical standards to achieve high quality patient care
- Established therapeutic relationships with all key stakeholders, consumers and staff alike
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively and collaboratively with department managers to improve services and patient care
- Collaborated with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualised plans of care
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews of equipments and medical products / consumables
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit aims and goals
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff
- Provided interim cover for when the nurse unit manager was on leave
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Coordinated patient flow to assist with access and demand of ICU services within the Parkville precinct and external source
- Worked closely with the ICU senior leadership team in achieving KPIs e.g. NEAT, hand hygiene, annual discussions, online competencies, and so much more
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Managed staff scheduling and patient allocation adequately staff the intensive care unit
Clinical Nurse Educator
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, ICU
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Oversaw work of ICU nursing student and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritise care tasks in intensive care
- Provided individualised learning strategies to struggling ICU students
- Collaborated with other preceptors and educators to enhance student experience
- Created and executed Fast-tracked Intensive Care training program for non-ICU staff as part of the strategic COVID pandemic response
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimise training courses and boost student learning
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments
- Compiled, administered and graded case study essays to evaluate and record student comprehension levels
- Prepared course materials such as power-point presentations, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanical ventilations, renal replacement therapies, trauma and neurotrauma
- Directly cared for patients periodically to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, ICU
02.2005 - 11.2010
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalised care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analysed records and charts to define care requirements
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Delivered outstanding patient care in intensive care
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance and fast-paced environments
- Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2001 - 12.2004
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols in neurosurgery
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, clinicians and consumers
- Direct patient care
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Advance Care Nursing
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Jude College
Manila1994
Skills
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Clinical skills
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Care Planning and Management
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, ICU
01.2015 - 01.2022
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, ICU
02.2005 - 11.2010
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2001 - 12.2004
Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Advance Care Nursing
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Jude College
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