Natalie Galvin
Summary
- Patient orientated with a strong focus on patient safety and advocacy.
- Experienced in PACU and Endoscopy, as well as prior experience in admissions, discharged and scrub/scout.
- Committed to drive positive change to maintain the safety and efficiency of the unit.
- Hard working with a positive and uplifting team focussed attitude.
- Able to work well under pressure to successfully prioritise and manage emerging events, both clinical and non clinical.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
PACU
Redland Hospital, Queensland Health
09.2023 - Current
- Effectively manages patient care from admission to discharge, whilst upholding the ICARE2 values.
- Demonstrates excellent organisational skills to ensure the flow of the perioperative unit.
- Experienced in recognising and communicating patient deteriorations, leading to early management and intervention.
- Provides advanced problem solving and clinical skills to ensure patient safety is always upheld and optimal health care outcomes are achieved.
- Maintains a positive attitude to help uplift fellow team members.
- Strong communication skills with patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Theatre/Day Procedure Unit
Mater Private Hospital Redland
02.2016 - 08.2023
- A positive relationship with visiting medical officers through experience in scrub/scout, PACU, endoscopy and day surgery.
- Being able to recognise where change within the unit is needed to improve safety and flow.
- A commitment to sharing my knowledge and skills on procedural expectations, airway preservation, and recognition of the deteriorating patient.
- Supports and mentors junior and casual staff, to assist them in integrating into the day procedure unit team, with patient safety at the forefront.
- A commitment to continuous learning as well as motivating other team members to engage in formal and informal professional development.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives such as the improvement of the "Malignant Hypothermia Trolley Checklist" in 2016.
Duty Manager
Victoria Point Cineplex
Victoria Point, QLD
06.2013 - 12.2015
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD12.2015
Skills
- Dedicated
- Collaborative
- Patient oriented
- Compassionate and caring
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Provides care that aligns with the Mater Values
- Strong communication skills
References
Susan Richardson
Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Services
Mater Private Hospital Redlands
(W) (07) 3163 7420
(E) Susan.Richardson@mater.org.au
Joyce Baldacchino
Acting Clinical Nurse - PACU
Redland Hospital - Perioperative Services
(M) 0405 713 107
(E) Joyce.Baldacchino@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PACU
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Theatre/Day Procedure Unit
02.2016 - 08.2023
Duty Manager
Victoria Point Cineplex
06.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Queensland