Monica Curry
Quakers Hill,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience in direct patient care and senior nursing positions in the hospital setting. Experience includes 25 years as a paediatric nurse, 13 years in Diabetes & Endocrine, and 12 years in the ward environment that includes: CAPAC (Community Acute/Post Acute Care), Adolescence, neurology, oncology, high dependency babies, general medicine and cardiology. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of education and care for paediatric patients with Endocrine conditions. Active listener with an open communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Holistic perspective and timely crisis resolution skills meeting patient and service needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Endocrine Clinical Nurse Consultant
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
02.2019 - Current
- Provide and co-ordinate education, support and ongoing clinical management for various endocrine conditions and their therapies, including Thyroid disorders, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hyperinsulinism, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies, Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia which include growth hormone therapy, thyroxine therapy, glucocorticoids therapy and emergency hydrocortisone treatment
- Co-ordinate and support Endocrine/Growth Clinics.
- Collaborated with consultants and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Endocrine Testing Clinical Nurse Consultant
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivery and co-ordination of dynamic stimulation tests; including Glucagon/Argine, Short Synacthen, Lucrin, HCG stimulation tests and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Obtained Nurse Initiated Electronic Ordering delegation for ordering stimulation tests and bloods on PowerChart.
- Able to proficiently use centrifuge and YSI blood machines.
- Able to book and check in patients into scheduler for inpatient and outpatient appointments.
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Educator
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2010 - 08.2021
- Plan and deliver effective diabetes education for patients and their families/carers in the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Provide ongoing diabetes education for ward nursing staff, health professionals, school teachers and childcare carers
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery diabetes education
- Assist in coordination of diabetes education learning objectives, education checklists and learning resources
- Awarded Insulin Adjustment Accreditation
- Able to educate and support parents/guardians in the principles of insulin adjustment to enable them confidently adjust insulin doses
- Able initiate and support Insulin pump & CGM therapy education program. Trainer for Medtronic, AMSL & Abbot devices.
- Successfully obtained ethics approval from National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for multi-centred insulin pump study: Predictive Low Glucose Management (PLGM) Study: Stage 1 & Stage 2
- Research Coordinator for multi-centred insulin pump study: Predictive Low Glucose Management (PLGM) Study: Stage 1.
Clinical Nurse Educator - Adolescence Ward
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivery and co-ordination of ward based education for clinical ward staff
- Assessment and support of the new graduate nurse program
- Facilitates nursing student placements.
- Oversaw work of ward nursing staff on a day to day basis, providing guidance, mentorship and education on patient care, procedures and tasks.
Diabetes Clinical Specialist
Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Deliver and provide education for Insulin Pump & CGM therapy with patients and Health Care Professionals throughout NSW health centres
- Conduct In-services for Health Care Professionals at various health care settings within Sydney West Region
- Serve as a resource for technological devices - Insulin Pump and CGM therapies
Nursing Unit Manager
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Gained experience in Human Resources and Administration Management
- Able to provide clinical leadership, mentorship, supervision and support to CAPAC nursing staff
- Professionally liaise with the various multidisciplinary teams within the hospital
- Coordination of referrals and clinical care of CAPAC patients
- Able to problem solve in an effective and timely manner whilst maintaining Staff and Patient safety.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation and training sessions before deployment to community visits.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Gained experience of nursing children in the community setting
- Able to transition children from the hospital to the home
- Able to work independently with little or no support
- Being accountable for decisions made whilst reviewing the child at home
- Being recognised as an educator for parents in the ongoing care of their child
- Assisting in setting up work practices for a ward that has previously not existed
- Presenter at the Australian Dermatology Nurses’ Association 8th National Conference
- Development of Eczema Care Path
- Orientate and support new staff members to the CAPAC service.
Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
06.2003 - 07.2008
- Gained experience and education within the specialty of adolescents over 5 years
- Able to competently care for asthmatic, eating disorder, oncology, diabetic, cystic fibrosis, mental health, palliative and general medical or surgical patients
- Ward team leader
- Able to provide support and education to new graduate registered nurses, enrolled nurses, new staff members and pool nursing staff.
- Being able to work throughout the hospital as a team member with a variety of different age groups and diverse clinical settings
- Casual Pool wards included: Hunter Baillie (Babies-toddlers), Commercial Travellers (neurology), Variety (general medical), Surgical & Edgar Stephens (cardiac).
Accounts/Office manager
Pan Excavations Pty Ltd
08.2000 - 11.2002
- Within this position I gained much experience in leadership, communication and management skills
- Increased knowledge of computer skills and various programs.
Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
07.1998 - 07.2000
- Transitioned from adult patient care to paediatrics
- Competence in caring for high dependency medical/surgical babies from 0-9 months (1.5 yrs) and day surgery (7mths)
- Competence in caring for tracheostomies and gastrostomies
- Competence in attending to wet dressings
- Team Leader in the paediatric setting.
- Able to transition patients from arrival to the unit, into theatres, recovery & discharge
- Competence in taking, recording and interpreting clinical observations for various age groups
- Being able to assess airway patency to transition patients from artificial airway/oxygen support to room air post surgery
- Educating parents on post-surgery cares and when to seek further medical advice.
Registered Nurse
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
03.1997 - 07.1998
- Completion of New Graduation Program (6 months)
- Development of skills in time management, communication, working as a team, report writing and leadership
- Caring for various Intravenous accesses
- Able to preform venipuncture
- In Charge' of a ward – Team leader.
Assistant in Nursing
Pettit Nursing Service Pty Ltd
05.1995 - 01.1997
- Being able to provide basic care to elderly and incapacitated patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Western Sydney-Nepean
Sydney, NSW1996
Grad. Certificate Diabetes Education & Managment -
University of Technology
Sydney, NSW2012
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
CBD College
Sydney2016
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Outlook Course – Working Smarter
Priority Managment Australia
Sydney, NSWAdvanced Pathology Services - Venepuncture -
Professional Training Courses
Sydney, NSW1996
Certificate of Registration -
Nurses Registration Board
NSW1996
WWC1329582E -
Working With Children Check
NSW Expiry April 2027Skills
- Clear, concise communication style
- Great attention to detail
- Independent, efficient worker, priorities workload
- Builds rapport easily with patients and caregivers
- Effective clinical teaching skills
- Facilitate and co-ordinate education to patients and staff
- Effective clinical teaching skills
- Professionally liaise with multiple disciplines within & out of hospital setting
- Research Coordinator multi-centre study
Additional Information
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Registered Nurse (Division 1) General Registration
NMW0001233778
- Australian and New Zealand Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (ANZSPED)
Awards
- Nomination for JDRF Diabetes Educator of the Year Award 2013, JDRF
- NSW Health Award 2010, Lone Worker, CAPAC – NSW Health Department
- QuAKs Award 2010 Highly Commended, Making Smart Choices – One small step for man, one giant leap for CAPAC (Online documentation) The Children’s Hospital, Westmead
- QuAKs Award 2009 Judges Choice, Improving Patient and Family Experiences for Patients with Eczema The Children’s Hospital, Westmead
- Nomination for NSW Health Award 2009, Improving Patient Experiences with Eczema -NSW Health Department
Professional Development
- April 20 Professional Development study day
- Feb 20 Growth Centre Orientation for Fellow/New registrar
- June 19 Growing Success – Paediatric Endocrinology Nurses Education Day, Darling Harbour
- 07/05/19 Endocrine/Growth Planning Day, CHW Endocrine Dept
- March 19 Pfizer Nurses Endocrine Meeting, Brisbane
- Feb 19 Medtronic 670G Training & Education Workshop, Macquarie Park
- 04/12/18 One on One Training Day- Kelly Stewart (CNC), Turner Ward
- 11/12/18 One on One Training Day- Kelly Stewart (CNC), Turner Ward
- 12/08/18 One on One Training Day- Bin Moore (CNC), Endocrine Dept
- 11/08/18 One on One Training Day- Bin Moore (CNC), Endocrine Dept
- 05/08/18 One on One Training Day- Bin Moore (CNC), Endocrine Dep
2017 Team management, communication & Leadership Program (Attendee)
Front & Centre Training Solutions
- Oct 16 ‘Working Smarter’ – Microsoft Outlook Course, Priority Management International
- Aug 15 ADS-ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, South Australia
2012 Diabetes 3rd Formal Education Presentation - Doreen Dew Lecture Theatre
2011 Presenter- Insulin Pump Education Evening
Lorimer Dods Lecture Theatre, Children's Hospital Westmead
2010 Presenter - Diabetes Management
New Graduate Nurses Program, Doreen Dew Lecture Theatre, Children's Hospital Westmead
Professional Referees
- Kristine Heels, Nurse Manager
Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children’s Hospital Westmead, 9845 3181 kristine.heels@health.nsw.gov.au
- Catherine Cruz, Network Nurse Manger
The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead, 9845 52026, catherine.cruz@health.nsw.gov.au
- Dr Paul Benitez-Aguirre, Endocrinology Staff Specialist
Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children’s Hospital Westmead, 9845 3907 , paul.benitezaguirre@health.nsw.gov.au
- Kelly Stewart, Endocrine Testing Clinical Nurse Consultant
Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children’s Hospital Westmead, 98451826, Kelly.Stewart@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Endocrine Clinical Nurse Consultant
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
02.2019 - Current
Endocrine Testing Clinical Nurse Consultant
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2018 - 08.2019
Clinical Nurse Educator - Adolescence Ward
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2017 - 01.2018
Diabetes Clinical Specialist
Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
09.2016 - 03.2017
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Educator
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2010 - 08.2021
Nursing Unit Manager
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
08.2009 - 08.2010
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
07.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
06.2003 - 07.2008
Accounts/Office manager
Pan Excavations Pty Ltd
08.2000 - 11.2002
Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
07.1998 - 07.2000
Registered Nurse
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
03.1997 - 07.1998
Assistant in Nursing
Pettit Nursing Service Pty Ltd
05.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Western Sydney-Nepean
Grad. Certificate Diabetes Education & Managment -
University of Technology
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
CBD College
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Outlook Course – Working Smarter
Priority Managment Australia
Advanced Pathology Services - Venepuncture -
Professional Training Courses
Certificate of Registration -
Nurses Registration Board
WWC1329582E -
Working With Children Check
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