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, NSW04-2024
Basic Life Support -
The Tweed Hospital
Tweed Heads, NSW01-2024
Diploma of Perioperative Nursing
University Of Tasmania2023
Preceptorship Training -
NNSWLHD
Tweed Heads, NSW09-2022
Adult Advanced Life Support -
Griffith Base Hospital
Griffith, NSW2019
Bachelor Of Nursing - undefined
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
Southport, QLD2016
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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