Nicola Matthews
Rosebery,NSW
Summary
Experienced ICU Manager with a proven track record of effectively overseeing an 18-bedded Intensive Care Unit. Committed to providing top-notch patient care through impactful education and counseling. Demonstrates leadership skills focused on improving and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Possesses strong abilities in leading, managing, and problem-solving in critical situations, while also being adaptable. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a solid aptitude for teamwork. Self-motivated with high energy, initiative, and focus.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager, ICU
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
11.2022 - Current
- Managed 18 bedded intensive care unit overseeing a wide range of patient cases including neurology, complex head and neck surgeries, cardiothoracic, upper and lower GI, renal, colorectal and gynaecology
- Rapid response team
- First responder to CERS across COB campus
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of care policies and procedures
- Coordinating staff rosters
- Hiring and training new staff
- Managing and evaluating the performance of nursing staff
- Providing feedback and managing career progression
- Auditing and implementation of quality improvements
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Team leader/Rapid response nurse first responder
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management
Registered Nurse, ICU
Healthcare Australia
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Contracted to multiple health care facilities to perform such duties as assessments, admissions, wound care and medication administration
- Provided direct patient care within both public and private intensive care units
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health Service Executive
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care to 15 - bed intensive care unit
- Provided multi-organ support via mechanical ventilation, vasopressors and dialysis
- Worked as part of multidisciplinary team in public sector
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Health Service Executive
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Education
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, County Louth08.2012
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes, Greenhills
Drogheda, County Louth06.2007
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Nursing Management
- Clinical leadership
- Medication administration
- PICCO Monitoring
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Advanced life support trainer
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Continuous Venovenous Haemodiafiltration
Certification
- Mechanical Ventilation, 07/01/18
- Dialysis Workshop, 05/01/19
- Clinical Accreditation Program, 08/01/21
- IV Cannulation, 04/01/22
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Australia, 05/01/22
- Advanced Life Support, 2023
- ACCCN National Resuscitation Instructor Certification, 2023
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager, ICU
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Healthcare Australia
04.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
01.2017 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health Service Executive
01.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Health Service Executive
09.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care
University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes, Greenhills
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