Nadine Ashman
Summary
As a health professional, I firmly believe that patients represent a vital component in their own health, safety and in mitigation of harm. I excel in managing immediate patient care needs in an adaptive, high-paced working environment. I am analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. I illustrate respect, integrity, honesty and effective communication skills to the quality and safe delivery of patient-centred care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clinical Governance Unit, Patient Safety
04.2023 - Current
- Clinical incident management through analysing events on how it occurred, identify deviations to processes, and seeking opportunities for continuous quality improvement
- Reviewing Daily Incident Reports (Riskman) within the Health Service
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team during incident management process
- Participating in internal and formal triage for high-risk clinical incidents
- Undertake chart reviews as supporting documents to inform clinical incident review
- Facilitating SAC 1 Morbidity and Mortality and Restorative Just and Learning Culture review framework
- Leading and co-leading RCA2 and Clinical Review methodologies
- Obtaining consumer feedback from Ryan's Rule calls
- Provide support to staff by maintaining a non-blame response to errors and promoting a patient safety culture
Clinical Facilitator
Toowoomba Nursing And Midwifery Support Unit
08.2022 - Current
- Primarily responsible for supporting the professional development of the NMSU cohort
- Committed to education and the delivery of evidence-based, safe and quality nursing care
- Provide clinical expertise and leadership through best practice and role modelling
- Facilitate team induction within the hospital
Registered Nurse
Toowoomba Hospital, Emergency Department
12.2016 - Current
- Additional roles: Triage Nurse and Resus Team Leader
- Maintain holistic patient care through adaptive, efficient and compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Assess and triage patients to identify immediate care requirements and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Utilise patient-centred and effective assessment skills to determine, implement and evaluate appropriate care pathways.
- Provide exceptional standards and comprehensive management to patients needing complex care such as mechanical or non-invasive ventilation management, sepsis, trauma and their rapidly changing conditions.
- Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Effectively communicate among the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes and promote efficient patient flow within the department
Clinical Nurse - Consumables and Equipment
LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinating consumables and equipment that go on board the aircraft.
- Equipment maintenance and stock inventory reported to equipment controller.
- Maintaining drug quantities and storage.
- Internal audit and following up recommendations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Restocking and administration duties.
Clinical Nurse
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided clinical oversight, expertise and leadership within the blood product collection process.
- Maintained high quality standards, and ensured compliance with Blood Service policies and procedures.
- Coached, developed and supported the team in achieving high productivity values.
- Participated in developing a positive work environment, key business drivers and quality control.
- Handled consumables and equipment according to safety guidelines of blood collection processes and supported safe and efficient environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided outstanding, individualised surgical patient care plans and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Evaluated and prioritised patient care needs, pre and post operatively.
- Monitored and assessed observations and effective pain management regime.
- Adhered to strict infection control policies and processes within the unit.
- Experienced in general, orthopaedic, bariatric, plastics & reconstructive, O&G ,ENT and ophthalmology surgical services.
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Calvary Healthcare Riverina
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Worked within the following areas: Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedic, HDU, Day Surgery)
- Demonstrated strong commitment and accountability in maintaining professional development.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Implemented and maintained optimal patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic patient care, within the graduate nursing scope of practice.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Redesign
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2025
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
Griffith University
Queensland06.2023
Certificate of Clinical Governance
Australian Institute of Clinical Governance
03.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney01.2010
Certificate in Information Technology -
Kent Institute Of Business And Technology
Sydney04.2006
Certification
- ARC Advanced Life Support 2
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Emergency Nursing Paediatric Course
- Advanced ECG rhythm interpretation
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation
- Recognition and Management of the Deteriorating Patient
Referees
Dr Debra Tennett
Director of Governance
debra.tennett@health.qld.gov.au
07 4616 6151
Catherine Frame
Assistant Director of Nursing - Patient Safety
catherine.frame@health.qld.gov.au
07 4616 5916
Catherine Manns
Clinical Nurse Consultant- Patient Safety
catherine.manns@health.qld.gov.au
07 4616 5916
Timeline
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clinical Governance Unit, Patient Safety
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Facilitator
Toowoomba Nursing And Midwifery Support Unit
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse - Consumables and Equipment
LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine
02.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Toowoomba Hospital, Emergency Department
12.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
12.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, New Graduate Program
Calvary Healthcare Riverina
03.2010 - 01.2012
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Redesign
University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
Griffith University
Certificate of Clinical Governance
Australian Institute of Clinical Governance
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Certificate in Information Technology -
Kent Institute Of Business And Technology
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