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Work History
Education
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Hi, I’m

Neridah Lock

HUSKISSON,New South Wales
Neridah Lock

Summary

As a dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with over 30 years of extensive experience, I possess proven strengths in management, education, and leadership.

My career has been distinguished by my ability to excel in multi-tasking, effortlessly managing numerous and competing priorities while ensuring superior patient care.

I bring a wealth of leadership and managerial expertise, having held roles such as Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services Manager, Associate Unit Manager, and Transitional Support Nurse Educator.

With qualifications in perioperative and educational disciplines, alongside recent experience as an educator in an Operating Suite, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership in cultivating and motivating healthcare teams. These teams were committed to delivering outstanding, patient-focused care based on best practices.

My communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills are exceptional, ensuring clarity and precision in all professional exchanges.

I consistently challenge conventional practices, leveraging original and independent thinking to create opportunities and make confident, informed decisions.

As a self-motivated, resourceful, and ethical professional, I promote collaborative team behaviors while fostering an environment of mutual respect.

My diligent and efficient approach enables the development of flexible plans that adapt to changing circumstances, and my work consistently reflects high professional standards, with a creative and quality-driven focus.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Staff
Sydney, NSW

Clinical Facilitator
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated group discussions on academic topics, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to facilitate learning.
  • Created resources for students, such as worksheets, activities, and handouts.
  • Maintained an up-to-date record of student attendance and performance.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
  • Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.

Central Queensland University
Brisbane, Queensland

Sessional Academic
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with faculty to design effective teaching methods.
  • Monitored student progress in order to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.
  • Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.

Victoria University
Brisbane, Queensland

Curriculum Developer
06.2024 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Curriculum author for new unit Nursing Informatics Leadership to commence in October 2024.
  • Crafted compelling copy that resonated with target audiences.
  • Collaborated with design teams to create visual elements that complemented written material.
  • Worked closely with development to align documentation and development processes.
  • Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
  • Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
  • Presented ideas and storyboards to clients.
  • Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Created instructional materials to accompany course curricula.
  • Created assessments that measure student progress towards established learning objectives.
  • Established learning objectives, goals, benchmarks, and timelines for each course curriculum.
  • Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.

Dr. Steven Craig, Dr. Paul Thornton Bott, Dr Joseph Johnson
Nowra Private Hospital & East Sydney Private, NSW

Perioperative Nurse First Assistant
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisting with patient positioning
  • Skin preparation
  • Draping
  • Tissue handling
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
  • Suturing
  • Assist with the provision of hemostasis
  • Control bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels, including the use of diathermy under direction
  • Application of dressings
  • Application of tourniquet
  • Participation in PACU handover (ACORN 2010)
  • Deliver high level of care to every patient
  • Set up equipment and consumables for procedures and gather instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Create and maintain sterile operating fields to minimise infection risks
  • Communicate with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients
  • Provide surgical support to help Dr Craig surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes
  • Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments
  • Communicate with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications
  • Adhere to established surgical techniques and procedures during operations
  • Follow complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions
  • Pursue numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care
  • Identifies professional development opportunities and led training

University of Canberra
Bruce, ACT

Sessional Academic
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored student progress via online classes in order to identify areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to understand and improve online teaching conditions.
  • Used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Researched current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
  • Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
  • Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.

Illawara Shoalhaven Local Health District
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, NSW

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Anaesthetics
01.2016 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • A member of the senior nursing staff within the Operating Suite
  • Primarily, the role is to observe changes and health deterioration, interpret clinical data, diagnose and analyse complex health problems, and determine a treatment plan for seriously ill or injured patients
  • Acts as the leader in the area of Anaesthteics & Recovery, and is responsible for devising clinical best practice, through evidence based research
  • Provide direct patient care
  • Collaborate with other nursing personnel
  • Conduct research to improve clinical practice
  • Educate other nurses in their specialised field
  • Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications
  • Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and other anaesthetic emergency interventions
  • Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues
  • Assists with local, regional and general anesthesia procedures for ENT, Obstetrics, General, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology and Endoscopic procedures
  • Offered quick and skilled emergency response and responded to OB on-call requests
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Prioritised and organised tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Documented patient notes and observations using Surginet and EMr

Notre Dame University
Darlinghurst, NSW

Sessional Lecturer
08.2012 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Utilised diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives
  • Organised activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement
  • Tutored students requiring further assistance with learning concepts and course material.
  • Created presentations to deliver lectures in classrooms and online learning environments
  • Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content
  • Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as Perioperative Practice and Medication Management
  • Developed engaging content for face-to-face and online undergraduate presentations
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the undergraduate nursing curriculum.
  • Delivered tailored lectures on Perioperative Practice and Anaesthetics to educate and inform students

Sydney Eye Hospital
Sydney, NSW

Registered Nurse - Scrub / Scout / Anaesthetics
11.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

St Vincent’s Hospital
Darlinghurst, NSW

Perioperative Nurse Educator
09.2008 - 12.2012

Job overview

Transplant Society of Australia
Sydney, NSW

Project Officer
08.2011 - 11.2011

Job overview

St Vincent’s Hospital
Darlinghurst, NSW

Transition Nurse Educator
09.2009 - 09.2010

Job overview

Melbourne Orthopaedic Group
Windsor, VIC

Clinical Nurse Coordinator
01.2008 - 09.2009

Job overview

The Alfred Centre
Prahran, VIC

Clinical Support & Development Nurse
01.2007 - 12.2007

Job overview

Mercy Hospital
Werribee, VIC

Perioperative Nurse Educator / Nurse Educator
05.2004 - 02.2006

Job overview

Education

La Trobe University
Bundoora

Master of Nursing from Perioperative
12-2023

University Overview

La Trobe University
Bundoora

Master of Nursing from Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant
12.2021

University Overview

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Sydney

Certificate III & Certificate IV from Personal Training
06-2020

University Overview

University of Tasmania
Tasmania

Certificate in Anaesthetics & Recovery from Professional Honours - Anaesthetics & Recovery
01.2018

University Overview

SOHA
Singapore

Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (SOHA & ITEC)
01.2014

University Overview

University of Technology
Sydney

Master of Education from Adult Education
01.2010

University Overview

Mission Australia
Werribee, VIC

Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training
01.2007

University Overview

University of Melbourne
Carlton

Postgraduate Diploma from Advanced Clinical Nursing Perioperative
01.2004

University Overview

Ballarat University
Ballarat

Bachelor Nursing
01.1994

University Overview

Timeline

Clinical Facilitator
Medical Staff
09.2024 - Current
Sessional Academic
Central Queensland University
08.2024 - Current
Curriculum Developer
Victoria University
06.2024 - 09.2024
Sessional Academic
University of Canberra
04.2023 - Current
Perioperative Nurse First Assistant
Dr. Steven Craig, Dr. Paul Thornton Bott, Dr Joseph Johnson
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Anaesthetics
Illawara Shoalhaven Local Health District
01.2016 - 05.2024
Sessional Lecturer
Notre Dame University
08.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse - Scrub / Scout / Anaesthetics
Sydney Eye Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2012
Project Officer
Transplant Society of Australia
08.2011 - 11.2011
Transition Nurse Educator
St Vincent’s Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2010
Perioperative Nurse Educator
St Vincent’s Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2012
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Melbourne Orthopaedic Group
01.2008 - 09.2009
Clinical Support & Development Nurse
The Alfred Centre
01.2007 - 12.2007
Perioperative Nurse Educator / Nurse Educator
Mercy Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2006
La Trobe University
Master of Nursing from Perioperative
La Trobe University
Master of Nursing from Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Certificate III & Certificate IV from Personal Training
University of Tasmania
Certificate in Anaesthetics & Recovery from Professional Honours - Anaesthetics & Recovery
SOHA
Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage (SOHA & ITEC)
University of Technology
Master of Education from Adult Education
Mission Australia
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training
University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Diploma from Advanced Clinical Nursing Perioperative
Ballarat University
Bachelor Nursing

References

References

Mr. Geoff Gibbs

Nurse Unit Manager - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW 2541

02.4423 9830

0412212057

Ms. Annwen Price

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW 2541

02.4423 9830

0431 529 993

Licences & Memberships

Licences & Memberships

AHPRA - NMW0001250646 (No Restrictions)

WWCC – WWC0992832E (NSW Expires 2025)

C19 VACCINATIONV– Fully vaccinated with booster

Drivers License - NSW (No Restrictions)

Australian Association of Nurse Surgical Assistants

Psi Zeta At-Large, Chapter of Sigma, as a Nurse Leader (Application Pending)

References

References

Mr. Geoff Gibbs

Nurse Unit Manager - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW 2541

02.4423 9830

0412212057

Ms. Annwen Price

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW 2541

02.4423 9830

0431 529 993

Neridah Lock