Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Facilitator
Curtin University
07.2021 - Current
Education, support and assisting student nurses and midwives in completion of their university requirements
Remote facilitation to WACHS and RFDS sites demonstrating excellent communication and negation skills to ensure both the sites and students have a good experience
In-hospital facilitation to students which includes orientation and precepting in a variety of clinical areas
Excellent understanding of the NMBA standards, NSQHS and clinical reasoning frameworks
Providing time appropriate and constructive feedback to students to facilitate growth and opportunities in their pathway to becoming a registered nurse and/or midwife
Providing feedback to Unit Coordinators regarding students concerns or placement issues
Excellent use of technology and reporting such as SONIA and Pepplepad.
Clinical Nurse Manager
WACHS (WA Country Health Service) Rapid Response Team
01.2024 - 04.2024
Managed a diverse workforce of approx 170 nursing and midwifery staff who deployed across all 7 regions of WA
Continuous recruitment of staff ensuring sufficient staffing levels were maintained to support the regions
Collaborated with workforce managers in each regions to ensure timely cover was provided based on FTE shortages
Registered Nurse and Midwife
WACHS (WA Country Health Service) Rapid Response Team
09.2022 - 01.2024
Practises within my scope of practice as a registered nurse and midwife in accordance to the NMBA professional standards, endorsed code of ethics, relevant state and commonwealth privacy obligations and WACHS clinical guidelines
Demonstrating woman centred and holistic care in a variety of clinical settings in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period which include rotations within; Level 2b special care nursery, Antenatal clinic, Postnatal ward, Birth suite, Theatre for caesarean sections, Assessment unit for antenatal CTG’s
Able to adapt and respond to range of situations including emergencies in a calm and professional manner whilst ensuring the woman and her family are cared for in a holistic manner
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrates the ability to use ICM, Bossnet, Stork and Comuicare.
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Glengarry Private Hospital & Joondalup Health Campus
07.2016 - 12.2023
Practises within my scope of practice as a registered nurse and midwife in accordance to the NMBA professional standards, NSQHS, endorsed code of ethics, relevant state and commonwealth privacy obligations and Ramsay clinical guidelines
Demonstrating woman centred and holistic care in a variety of clinical settings in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period which include rotations within; Public and private obstetric care, Level 2b special care nursery, Antenatal clinic, Postnatal ward, Birth suite, Theatre for caesarean sections, Assessment unit for antenatal CTG’s
Able to adapt and respond to range of situations including emergencies in a calm and professional manner whilst ensuring the woman and her family are cared for in a holistic manner
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Advanced Wound Care and Negative Pressure
3M Australia
05.2023 - 10.2023
Education and support to all hospitals in Western Australia for advanced wound care and negative pressure
State trainer for VAC and Veraflo negative pressure
State trainer for Coban 2 compression therapy in lower leg and lymphedema
Collaboration and partnership with Wounds Australia and Wound Rescue
Facilitated study days and workshops.
Sessional Academic and Unit Coordinator
Edith Cowan University
04.2019 - 11.2022
Education, support and assisting student nurses and midwives in completion of their university requirements
Unit Coordinator for The Project, Women’s Health and Diagnostic Reasoning and Health Assessment
Current tutor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and wellbeing and Clinical Practice 2
Delivers unit content via online and on campus teaching as per university needs
Delivering high quality and consistent program materials according to national curriculum standards whilst motivating, supporting and engaging students and meeting their learning needs to produce high quality future professionals
Assessment preparation, marking, meeting with students and other academic activities.
Consumer Liaison Officer
Joondalup Health Campus
07.2019 - 01.2022
Receives consumer and carer feedback and actions appropriately
Facilitates consumer and carer contact with the hospital, provides assistance with hospital processes and facilitates resolution of feedback and complaints
Reviews letters, briefing notes, and complaint responses
Facilitates meetings to ensure effective communication between consumers, carers and the hospital
Advises and assists hospital staff to follow thorough investigation processes and documentation in accordance with RHC and DoH policy
Liaises with consumers and carers to provide progress reports on complaint investigation
Maintains consumer feedback databases and analyses feedback information, reporting trends, variations and recommendations for improvements and implemented quality improvements
Provides feedback and consultation on consumer and carer participation.
Registered Nurse and Clinical Services Co-ordinator
St John of God Healthcare
11.2014 - 10.2016
Capacity to understand and willingness to support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God healthcare
Provide direct nursing care & continuous assessment to patients in a community or hospital in the home setting
Identify, evaluate and implement all necessary nursing interventions while providing primary healthcare, including patient and family education and support
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, friend and family to understand condition, medications and self-care skills; answering questions
Deliver a high standard of nursing care to HITH, DVA and PAC clients which include but not limited to; Personal care, Wound care, from simple to complex dressings
This includes NPWT such as VAC and PICO dressings, IVABs and PICC management, Anticoagulation, Drain Care, Stoma and ileostomy support, Post-surgical and post-natal care, Blood pressure monitoring, Pain management, Pathology specimen collection
Able to identify a deteriorating patient
Able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies
Excellent time management skills
Work well autonomously as well as part of a team
Liase with physicians, case managers and health care funds as required for optimal patient care outcomes
Referrals to Silver Chain when required.
Enrolled/Registered Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
12.2011 - 07.2015
Work a variety of day, afternoon and night shifts in accordance with the wards requirements and needs
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the nursing and midwifery board and align with the hospital core values
Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care for surgical patient’s pre and post operatively
Observe, monitor, assess, report and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment
Give medication in accordance with sound working knowledge of legislation and pharmacology
Plan and evaluate nursing care in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team and patients using effective interpersonal communication
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, friend and family to understand condition, medications and self-care skills; answering questions
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
Able to identify a deteriorating patient
Able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies
Excellent time management skills.
Education
Masters of Midwifery -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -
Edith Cowan University
Division 2 - Enrolled Nurse (ENRPP) -
Edith Cowan University
Completed GCSE'S in 1998 -
Vale of Catmose College
Skills
IVC & Venepuncture
Advanced Wound Care Educator including Veraflo and Activac educator (2023)
Trauma Nursing Core Competency - TNCC (2022)
ALS (2022)
HDU/ICU Upskill (JHC - 2020)
Orthopaedic Short Course, Traction & Plastering ( HPH - 2012)