Nichola White
Port Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist with postgraduate expertise in anaesthetics and recovery. Experienced in acute surgical specialties, evidencing ability to comprehend and apply critical care concepts in dynamic and evolving situations. Exhibits excellent communication skills to inspire team collaboration and support staff through leadership, as a Nurse-In-Charge and preceptor. Passionate about sharing specialised healthcare knowledge through training and education, to achieve best care outcomes and drive department initiatives. Seeking the opportunity to leverage specialised skills and clinical knowledge, to contribute improving patient outcomes by advancing healthcare through technology in the medical device field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
06.2023 - Current
- Builds effective professional relationships to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote exceptional coordination of care.
- Utilises leadership and organisational skills to streamline PACU operations and efficiency through effective resource allocation, scheduling, and workload management.
- Serves as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, promoting learning and growth through in-services, presentations and development of educational resources.
- Mentors nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Exhibits complex problem solving skills to mange and support staff through critical incidents and ensure the safety of patients in high-stress situations.
Anaesthetics & PACU Registered Nurse
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Proven reliability and organisational skills to execute scheduling demands and ensure safety, function and availability of essential resources in the operating room.
- Managed challenging cases effectively by utilising clinical judgment to prioritise in dynamic situations across high acuity/critical SVPHM theatre specialties.
- Served as a patient advocate throughout the perioperative journey by addressing physical and emotional concerns and promoting dignity and safety.
- Learned key communication strategies and crisis resource management techniques to ensure successful collaboration with the multidisciplinary theatre team.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by revising policies, participating in audits and implementing evidence-based practice.
Resource/Bank Registered Nurse (All Specialties)
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Evidenced adaptability and efficient communication to practice across varied acute clinical areas.
Haematology & Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Consolidated skillset in caring for complex high acuity patients, preventing and managing deterioration through comprehensive risk assessment and anticipating individual needs to provide holistic care.
Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular & Neurosciences Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Excelled in transition into nursing, achieving the 'Education Excellence Award' during SVPHM Enrolled Nurse Graduate Program 2017.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Nursing - Anaesthetics & Recovery
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS10.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC12.2019
Diploma of Nursing -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC02.2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Clinical support, training and development
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Technical understanding
- Clinical leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Certificate IV Training & Assessment (in progress)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
06.2023 - Current
Anaesthetics & PACU Registered Nurse
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
04.2021 - 06.2023
Resource/Bank Registered Nurse (All Specialties)
01.2021 - 04.2021
Haematology & Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular & Neurosciences Enrolled Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2020
Graduate Certificate of Nursing - Anaesthetics & Recovery
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Nursing -
Victoria University
Certificate IV Training & Assessment (in progress)
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