Paris Flannery

Dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on experience at Austin Health, known for delivering safe, patient-centred care and fostering strong team collaboration. Brings well-developed clinical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt in high-acuity environments. Passionate about ongoing learning and committed to improving outcomes through evidence-based practice. Ready to step into the next stage of my nursing career within my chosen specialty following the recent completion of my Graduate year.

Graduate Nurse Program at Austin Health 

Rotation One: Acute Geriatric Care

May-November 2024
During my first nursing rotation, I built upon the foundational knowledge gained throughout my training, developing confidence and competence in a fast-paced acute geriatric setting. Over the six-month period, key learning highlights included caring for patients with complex behavioural needs, enhancing my professional communication skills to navigate sensitive conversations with patients and their families, and refining essential clinical skills such as oral and IV medication administration. I also developed strong time management and prioritisation abilities, as well as sound clinical judgment in the escalation of care when necessary.

Rotation Two: Acute Spinal

November 2024- Current
In my second rotation, I continued to build on my foundational nursing knowledge while gaining extensive experience in the care of patients with acute spinal injuries. Clinically, I developed confidence and competence in managing complex wounds, including those requiring VAC therapy, and became proficient in the insertion and ongoing care of indwelling catheters (IDCs), as well as the management of PICC and CVAD lines. I also gained strong clinical insight into troubleshooting common line complications and ensuring safe, evidence-based care. This rotation deepened my understanding of neurogenic bowel and bladder care, and strengthened my ability to provide holistic, empathetic support to patients and families adjusting to new traumatic injuries and life-changing disabilities.

Monash Medical Centre: RUSON – May-December 2023

Whilst completing my finals 6 months of study I was able to work as a student nurse in the emergency department within Monash Hospital. My role included assisting nursing staff with their patient load and daily care needs of patients.

Bachelor of Nursing Placements: Successful completion of 880 hours of clinical nursing placement. This includes:

Year 1

⁃ 1 week on a midwifery ward at Geelong Hospital

⁃ 2 weeks in an ABI rehabilitation ward at the Grace McKellar Centre, Geelong

⁃ 2 weeks in a general surgical ward at St John of God Geelong

Year 2

⁃ 2 weeks at Montclair aged care, Brighton

⁃ 4 weeks at the Albert Road clinic, working across the adolescents, older adults and general adult trauma wards

Year 3

⁃ 4 weeks in an orthopaedic ward at The Avenue Hospital, Windsor

⁃ 4 weeks in the Respiratory and general medical ward at the Royal Children’s Hospital

⁃ 2 weeks in the Urology ward at Epworth Eastern