Tricy Paul

Key Responsibilities as Clinical Nurse

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Advanced clinical confidence and critical thinking skills enable health care professionals to provide comprehensive care by holistic assessment through patient evaluations, multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based decision making, problem solving, patient education and advocacy and continuous learning
• Coordinating and managing patient flow in a ward involves several key responsibilities such as patient allocation, staffing ratios, communication and coordination, supporting clinical needs, monitoring patient flow, quality and compliance, environment management and continuous improvement
• Support Nurse Unit Manager: Help with scheduling and coordinating staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage, facilitate onboarding and training for new staff members, assist in managing patient flow and allocation based on acuity and nursing ratios and support initiatives that promote a positive work environment and staff well-being
• Actively participating in staff performance development plan completions, providing guidance, and conducting appraisals is crucial for fostering a motivated and high performing team
• Coordinating referrals and discharge to the transit lounge while working closely with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary team is key responsibility that ensures smooth and safe transitions such as engage patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary team early, coordinate efficient referrals and discharge processes and ensure continuity of care in the transit lounge
• Being a professional role model by demonstrating leadership and promoting a positive work culture sets a standard for excellence and collaboration within the team such as lead by example like integrity, accountability, and dedication to all my action, encourage open communication and collaboration, recognise and provide constructive feedback
• As a leader, I identify education needs, develop and deliver training and implement changes in practice to improve patient care within in the medication safety portfolio.

Key Responsibilities as Registered Nurse

• Incorporates Metro North Hospital and Health Services’ core values, respect, teamwork, compassion, high performance and integrity into everyday practice
• Demonstrates awareness of patient journey and expectations
• Takes appropriate action when patient/client expectations are not met
• Remains confident and safe in the face of uncertainty
• Follows appropriate escalation processes
• Capable for managing team and comply to team leader role
• Communicates appropriately with nurse unit manager and clinical leaders
• Provides appropriate clinical judgment at all times
• Protecting patient rights and ensuring compassionate, ethical care.
• Adhering to healthcare regulations, protocols, and safety standards.