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Olivia Dove

Tweed Heads

Summary

Person-centred Clinical Nurse Educator with 8 years experience in Perioperative Nursing specialties; scrub/scout, anaesthetics, PACU and DSU/23hr Unit. Total of 8 months experience working in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator for Anaesthetics/PACU/23hr Unit. Effective in fostering therapeutic relationships and working as part of a team to establish coordination, delivery and evaluation of clinical nursing education. Always seeking new experiences and opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Tweed Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
  • Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
  • Served as a mentor for junior nursing staff, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
  • Developed educational materials and resources to support nursing staff in their daily duties.
  • Fostered a culture of continual professional development through the support and encouragement of staff members, enhancing team performance.

Registered Nurse

The Tweed Hospital
04.2021 - Current
  • Relief Clinical Nurse Educator scrub/scout.
  • Oversee the Urology Speciality.
  • Worked in Anaesthetics and Scrub/scout in a variety of specialties including; urology, vascular, colorectal, endoscopy, paediatrics, Upper GI, basic orthopaedics.
  • Organised and coordinated operating lists and product stock, specialty education, and provided staff support for the Urology and Vascular Specialties.
  • Supported and educated staff in scrubbing for complex surgeries.
  • Worked in partnership with new graduates to support and develop their learning.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and company reps to source appropriate equipment.

Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout

Ramsay Health Care - Pindara Private Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Scrubbed for a variety of different surgeons in specialties including; general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, bariatric, plastics, dental/maxillofacial and vascular, specialising in Urology.
  • Experience working with the Da Vinci Robot for surgeries including; Radical Prostatectomy's, Nephrectomy' s etc.
  • Worked as part of the team in an on call rotating roster.
  • Practiced within the ACORN standards to ensure optimal sterility at all times.
  • Worked efficiently and effectively to keep the operating list running smoothly and on time.
  • Prepared setups for upcoming operating lists.
  • Worked in collaboration with CSSD to ensure trays were available and sterilised for upcoming procedures.

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
02.2017 - 04.2019
  • Worked in a variety of roles including; scrub, scout, anaesthetics, recovery and ward nursing.
  • Collaborated as part of the team to achieve the best care for patients.
  • Promoted patient safety by consistently adhering to NHQSH National Standards and local policy and procedures.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Basic Life Support Train The Trainer Course -

NNSWLHD
Tweed Heads, NSW
04-2024

Basic Life Support -

The Tweed Hospital
Tweed Heads, NSW
01-2024

Diploma of Perioperative Nursing
University Of Tasmania
2023

Preceptorship Training -

NNSWLHD
Tweed Heads, NSW
09-2022

Adult Advanced Life Support -

Griffith Base Hospital
Griffith, NSW
2019

Bachelor Of Nursing - undefined

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
Southport, QLD
2016

Skills

  • Pre, intra and post operative surgical care
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership
  • Practice Development
  • Understanding of learning theories, principles and teaching processes
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Resourceful
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reflective Practice
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Tweed Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Tweed Hospital
04.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout

Ramsay Health Care - Pindara Private Hospital
05.2019 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
02.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor Of Nursing - undefined

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus

Basic Life Support Train The Trainer Course -

NNSWLHD

Basic Life Support -

The Tweed Hospital

Diploma of Perioperative Nursing

Preceptorship Training -

NNSWLHD

Adult Advanced Life Support -

Griffith Base Hospital

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