Molly Xu
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Senior Clinical Nurse with extensive expertise in Acute Pain Services, Orthopedics, Urology, and Surgical Nursing. Proven leadership demonstrated through multiple acting CNC-APS roles, effectively guiding clinical governance, staff education, and service improvements. A key contributor to the ERAS program and ED nerve catheter pathways, with a strong focus on mentoring, opioid stewardship, and complex pain management. Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered practices while driving innovation through collaborative efforts.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse – Ward 3B
QEII Jubilee Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered clinical care in a high-acuity Unit.
- Collaborate with the Patient Flow Manager and ED Shift Coordinator to ensure timely admissions and patient flow efficiency.
- Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care and safety.
- Act as shift coordinator, overseeing operational management and supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in monitoring nursing practices.
- Solve clinical problems using expert judgement and advanced assessment skills.
- Promote effective communication between teams, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced clinical errors.
- Uphold a strong safety culture by maintaining clinical and workplace standards.
- Mentor and educate junior staff, providing clinical guidance in acute pain management like PCA, reginal infusion.
- Acted in CNC APS role during services gaps, ensuring continuity and leadership.
Acting Clinic Nurse Consultant – Acute Pain Service
QEII Jubilee Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Stepped into the CNC-APS role during various leave relief and short-term coverage periods since 2019.
- Provided clinical leadership across the Acute Pain Service, ensuring continuity of care, service coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Delivered staff education and clinical support related to pain management protocols, opioid safety, and use of PCA, epidural, and nerve block systems.
- Contributed to service development initiatives, including updates to the Joint Replacement Booklet.
- Supported quality improvement projects aligned with ERAS and safe opioid prescribing practices.
- Acted as clinical resource and decision-maker for complex pain management cases, collaborating closely with anesthetists, surgeons, and ward staff.
- Maintained strong communication with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of APS with surgical and medical units.
Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic and Urology Ward (Ward 2A)
QEII Jubilee Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2022
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing joint replacement, fracture management, and urological surgeries (TURP, TURBT, PCNL, etc.).
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in pain assessment and post-operative care, contributing to safe recovery and early mobilization.
- Proficient in managing PCA, regional nerve blocks, and epidural analgesia to optimize pain control and patient comfort.
- Organized and delegated workloads effectively, supervising care delivery and supporting safe clinical decisions.
- Fostered interprofessional collaboration to maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-focused care environment.
- Participated in audits and quality improvement initiatives like ERAS program.
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/Spinal Surgical Ward (Ward 21)
Greenslopes Private Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered holistic care to surgical and orthopedic patients from admission through discharge.
- Performed detailed assessments, medication administration, wound care, and post-operative monitoring (e.g., laminectomies, total hip replacements).
- Competency on PCA, regional infusion, epidural pain management.
- Provided pre- and post-operative education to patients and families.
- Acted as nurse in charge on rotation, supervising staff and managing workflow.
Registered Nurse – Surgical & Operating Theatre
Central Hospital of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, Wuhan City, China
07.1986 - 09.2005
- Provided care for patients recovering from various general surgeries including appendectomy, gastrectomy, and NOF fractures.
- Assisted in surgeries as both scrub and circulating nurse, preparing sterile instruments and supporting surgical teams.
Education
Australian Registered Nurse Bridging Program -
University of South Australia
01.2006
Postgraduate Degree - Nursing
Medical College of Wuhan University
07.1992
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
07.1986
Skills
- Expertise in acute pain management nursing
- Proficiency with techniques like PCA, nerve blocks, and epidurals, and complementary therapies (eg TENS, mindfulness techniques)
- Opioid prescribing and monitoring
- Clinical leadership
- Contribute to pain management protocols and guidelines (ERAS protocols and nerve block pathway in ED)
- Complex pain management decision-making
- Patient education on pain management
- Nurse education and mentorship
- Audit and evaluation of pain management outcomes
- Research participation
- Riskman incident analysis
- Enhancing patient-centered care through stakeholder engagement
- Expertise in high-level EMR documentation practices
- Proficient in digital pain scoring systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse – AHPRA
- Pain Refresh 2025 – Pain Management Multidisciplinary Workshop
- Management Development Program – Metro South Health (2023)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Nurse – Ward 3B
QEII Jubilee Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Acting Clinic Nurse Consultant – Acute Pain Service
QEII Jubilee Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic/Spinal Surgical Ward (Ward 21)
Greenslopes Private Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic and Urology Ward (Ward 2A)
QEII Jubilee Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse – Surgical & Operating Theatre
Central Hospital of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, Wuhan City, China
07.1986 - 09.2005
Postgraduate Degree - Nursing
Medical College of Wuhan University
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Australian Registered Nurse Bridging Program -
University of South Australia
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