Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
Maintained awareness of government regulations, private health insurance changes and financing options.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Child and Youth mental Health team. QLD health.
Townsville, QLD
01.2021 - 12.2021
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Established nursing service philosophies, goals or procedures.
Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
Implemented or evaluated standards of nursing practice in pediatrics, acute care and geriatrics.
Provided clinical guidance to nursing staff on patient care and management.
Served as a resource person for nursing staff regarding current trends in clinical practice.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements concerning patient safety, privacy laws, infection control measures.
Planned treatments and carried out physical and pharmacological interventions.
Developed or assisted others in care and treatment plans.
Coached and mentored other caregivers to facilitate professional growth and development.
Led team in delivering care services promoting optimal resident health.
Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
Assigned case managers to monitor progress of patients after discharge.
Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
Directed or supervised nursing care staff in provision of patient therapy.
Provided support to nurses who were struggling with complex cases or challenging situations.
Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
Mentored junior nursing staff members on professional development activities such as research projects and presentations.
Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
Educated patients about treatment care plans.
Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
Assessed patients' condition, developed plans of care and monitored progress towards goals.
Conducted educational sessions for nurses, medical students and other healthcare professionals on relevant topics.
Actively participated in the development of policies related to nursing practice and patient safety initiatives.
Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Developed evidence-based protocols for the delivery of high quality healthcare services.
Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for the development of best practices in patient care delivery.
Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
Team Leader
QLD health. Palm Island community mental health team.
Palm Island, QLD
02.2020 - 12.2020
Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance.
Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team.
Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Townsville Private Clinic Aurora Health
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Child and Youth mental Health team. QLD health.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader
QLD health. Palm Island community mental health team.
Therapy Assistant, Specialist Teacher and Tutor at Thrive Learning Clinic (Based in Townsville, QLD)Therapy Assistant, Specialist Teacher and Tutor at Thrive Learning Clinic (Based in Townsville, QLD)