Michelle Vince
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate School Nurse with extensive experience at Dromana Secondary College, adept in crisis intervention and infection control measures. Proven track record in developing effective care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for diverse student populations.
Clinical Specialist with 16 years of experience providing clinical education and support to address changing needs of employees, business partners and customers. Organizes and conducts healthcare professional motor skills labs and training sessions to assist as technical and clinical topic advisor. Demonstrated experience managing projects from start to finish with strong cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Dromana Secondary College
11.2024 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting [Type] and [Type] evaluations.
- Oversaw health services for school of [Number] students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
School Camp Nurse
Education Department
02.2021 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Clinical Specialist Nurse Operating Suite
Peninsula Health
06.2020 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Clinical Support Nurse
Monash Health
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
Clinical Specialist Operating Suite
Monash Health
02.2009 - 06.2020
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to [Number] surgical patients per day.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Assessed patients for [Type] immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC11-2012
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC11-2008
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Acute illness recognition
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency health planning
- Minor injury treatment
- Allergic reaction procedures
- Electronic records management
- Conflict resolution
- Drug test administration
- Medication administration guidelines
- Rapport building
- Problem-solving
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
School Nurse
Dromana Secondary College
11.2024 - Current
School Camp Nurse
Education Department
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Specialist Nurse Operating Suite
Peninsula Health
06.2020 - Current
Clinical Support Nurse
Monash Health
02.2015 - 06.2020
Clinical Specialist Operating Suite
Monash Health
02.2009 - 06.2020
Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Ballarat
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