MICHELLE LIDBURY
Newcastle
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Anaesthetics with a strong commitment to motivating, educating, and supporting colleagues both professionally and personally. Expertise in mentoring new graduates and employees transitioning into the perioperative environment, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and multitasking abilities. Recognized for a collaborative approach and positive attitude, excelling in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives by developing efficient processes that uphold high standards and align with organizational goals. Committed to contributing to team success and fostering professional development through continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNS Anaesthetics
Healthecare-Lingard Private Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- LDC In-Charge.
- Timing Theatre Lists.
- Maintaining smooth and effective Theatre movement within all areas.
- Solving staffing shortages.
- Daily temperature checks on Anaesthetic room drug fridge.
- Emergency trolleys are maintained and daily checks are carried out.
- MARS.
- In-Charge Main Theatres when needed.
- KINEO and Mandatory Training Completed.
- Preceptor for New Grads and new employees.
- Daily lists consisting of anaesthetics, scrub and scout.
- Theatre organisation.
- Audits.
- Duty of care to patients, healthcare workers.
- Equipment troubleshooting.
- Fosters positive employee relationships.
- Flexible and adaptive to Perioperative schedule change.
- Team Member.
- WHS Committee.
- Paediatric Anaesthetics.
- RESUS For Kids
- ALS
- PALS
- Trouble shooting instrument, staff, and clinical issues when needed.
- Stock resolution.
- Scrub/scout duties when needed.
- Quality Improvements.
- Undergoing a rotation of consumable levels to maintain financial burden on LNG/LDC.
- Undergoing a PAR level to be implemented in Morgan Trolleys to decrease excess drugs expiring unnecessarily.
- Rotation of staff to facilitate mandatory Emergency trolley daily checklist.
- Improving staff knowledge and efficiency during MET calls.
- Drug Ordering PAR levels.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Lead and support the Anaesthetic Team across daily operations and education.
- Mentor new graduates and staff entering the perioperative environment.
- Coordinate theatre schedules and resolve operational issues as Theatre In-Charge.
- Facilitate quarterly Anaesthetic Agenda meetings and team competencies.
Team Leader Anaesthetics
Healthecare-Sydney,NSW
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Fostered positive employment relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high volume work shifts and fast paced operations.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimise group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximise efficiency throughout perioperative environment.
- Monitored team progress, Annual Competencies and Mandatory online education.
- Preceptor New Graduates, new employees on all aspects of the Perioperative Environment and implemented training.
- Effectively organised and set-up Cardiothoracic Anaesthetics Specialty.
- Theatre Drug ordering weekly.
- Anaesthetic Meeting Agenda’s/Minutes/Memo’s.
- Blood product Committee.
- AHM (After Hours Manager).
- Implemented CODE 1 Action Plan.
- Code 1 Team Member , On Call.
- Cardiothoracic On Call.
- Reviewed Anaesthetic New Graduate Learning Criteria.
- Emergency Trolley maintenance.
- Education Days.
- In-Services.
- Rostering.
- Served as Theatre In-Charge.
- Overseeing seven theatre and operating suite.
- Mentored new staff members to support their professional growth and successful integration.
- Worked extensively in cardiothoracic surgery as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges efficiently and empathetically.
- Performed scrub nurse duties, ensuring sterile technique and surgical support.
- Provided specialized instrument nursing in maxillofacial surgery, enhancing surgical team performance.
Registered Nurse
HealthEcare-Lingard Private Hospital
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Delivered compassionate centre care whilst maintaining holistic care to patient and significant others.
- Communicated concerns regarding vital’s, patients status, care and environment to Healthcare Specialists and Theatre team.
- Provided direct patient centred care while utilising appropriate Scope of Practice, support and empathy for surgical procedure.
- Explanation of surgical procedure, intraoperative process and post operative care.
- Instrument Nurse for Maxilliofacial Surgeon.
- Anaesthetic training started.
Registered Nurse – Perioperative
Healthecare
2013 - 2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and healthcare regulations.
Enrolled Nurse / Undergraduate RN
Broadmeadow Day Surgery
2009 - 2016
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Supported physicians during procedures and monitored recovery progress.
- Provided compassionate care and built strong rapport with patients and families.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective communication with staff.
Phlebotomist
Laverty Pathology
2000 - 2009
- Collected blood samples efficiently while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample data for laboratory analysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to streamline blood draw processes and improve patient flow.
- Trained new phlebotomists on best practices for venipuncture techniques and safety protocols.
Enrolled Nurse
Stockton Centre
1987 - 1998
- Delivered holistic care focused on physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and maintained detailed clinical documentation.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated critical changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Evaluated nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes.
Education
Immunisation (Nurse Immuniser)
The University Of Melbourne 01-2012
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hurstville, NSW01-2018
Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
University Of Tasmania (UTAS)01-2014
Bachelor of Nursing
University Of Newcastle, NSW01-2012
Enrolled Nurse Certificate
Newcastle TAFE, NSW01-1987
Skills
- Team supervision and Support
- Safety
- Issue resolution
- Quality improvement
- Training
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible
- Experience in Leadership
- Audits
- Preceptor/Mentor
- Medication Ordering
- Allocation of Anaesthetists for On-Call
- In-Services and Education
- Anaesthetic Agenda’s and Anaesthetic Meetings
- After Hours Manager/Hospital Incharge
- Policy and Procedure Reviews
- Annual Team Competencies
- OHS Committee
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
Timeline
CNS Anaesthetics
Healthecare-Lingard Private Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Team Leader Anaesthetics
Healthecare-Sydney,NSW
08.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
HealthEcare-Lingard Private Hospital
03.2013 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse – Perioperative
Healthecare
2013 - 2016
Enrolled Nurse / Undergraduate RN
Broadmeadow Day Surgery
2009 - 2016
Phlebotomist
Laverty Pathology
2000 - 2009
Enrolled Nurse
Stockton Centre
1987 - 1998
Immunisation (Nurse Immuniser)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certificate in Perioperative Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Enrolled Nurse Certificate