Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Patrizia Spada

Patrizia Spada

MULGRAVE,VIC

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in school, general practice, and hospital nursing, excelling in multiple specialties. Proven ability to enhance patient care through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Recognised for implementing quality improvement initiatives and leading nursing teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. A self-starter committed to continuous professional development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Wesley College
Glen Waverley, VIC
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Recorded health centre visits using Synergetic.
  • Completed Bravehearts: Child Protection for Schools.
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
  • Serving as a point of contact between healthcare providers and families, as needed.
  • Completed professional development related to paediatric nursing topics.
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
  • Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
  • Communicated with students about their feelings, the need for mental health assistance, or social and emotional support.
  • Use of Microsoft Office and Synergetic.

Registered Nurse

Hartnett Clinic
Seaford, VIC
03.2025 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal patient care.
  • Anaphylaxis management.
  • Administered immunisations according to The National Immunisation Program.
  • Adhered to cold chain management procedures as per the National Guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of all immunisations administered in the Australian Immunisation Register.
  • Monitored patient reactions to vaccinations and reported any adverse reactions to SAEFVIC.
  • Educated patients on the importance of receiving vaccinations, as well as potential side effects.
  • Organised and conducted nurse-led in clinic and offsite immunisation clinics.
  • Assessed clients' eligibility for federal and state programs.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, such as smoking cessation, weight loss programs, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Monitored chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes, through regular follow-up visits.
  • Ongoing, up-to-date, continuing professional development.
  • Encouraged a positive working environment by providing support for nurses.
  • Planned, organised, and directed educational activities of nursing and clinic staff members.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the practice.
  • Treatment room management.
  • Maintained medical equipment and ordered supplies.
  • Achieved goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for the efficient running of the practice.
  • Monitored infection control procedures.
  • Monitored quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with standards of care.
  • Administered iron infusions.
  • Performed ECGs.
  • Assisted doctors with procedures, as needed.
  • Performed health assessments, care plans, and team care arrangements.
  • Instructed patients on the proper use of medical equipment, such as inhalers, and continuous glucose monitors.
  • Provided wound care management, including dressing changes, and suture removal.
  • Use of Best Practice and Medical Director software.
  • Use of MS Office and Outlook.
  • Providing administration and reception support as needed.

Registered Nurse (Team Leader Jan 2023-April 2025)

Valewood Clinic/North Dandenong Clinic
Mulgrave, VIC
05.2014 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal patient care.
  • Anaphylaxis management.
  • Administered immunisations according to The National Immunisation Program.
  • Adhered to cold chain management procedures as per the National Guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of all immunisations administered in the Australian Immunisation Register.
  • Monitored patient reactions to vaccinations and reported any adverse reactions to SAEFVIC.
  • Educated patients on the importance of receiving vaccinations, as well as potential side effects.
  • Organised and conducted nurse-led in clinic and offsite immunisation clinics.
  • Assessed clients' eligibility for federal and state programs.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, such as smoking cessation, weight loss programs, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Monitored chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes, through regular follow-up visits.
  • Ongoing, up-to-date, continuing professional development.
  • Encouraged a positive working environment by providing support for nurses.
  • Planned, organised, and directed educational activities of nursing and clinic staff members.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the practice.
  • Treatment room management.
  • Obtained AGPAL accreditation for the practice.
  • Maintained medical equipment and ordered supplies.
  • Conducted performance reviews for nursing staff members and provided feedback on their work habits.
  • Achieved goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for the efficient running of the practice.
  • Monitored infection control procedures, including sterilisation.
  • Monitored quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with standards of care.
  • Ensured that all staff members were up-to-date on their own immunisations prior to working with patients.
  • Administered iron infusions.
  • Performed employment medicals, including Crystalline Silica, Cat 3 railway medicals.
  • Performed spirometry, audiometry, ear irrigation, and ECG.
  • Assisted doctors with procedures, as needed.
  • Performed health assessments, care plans, and team care arrangements.
  • Instructed patients on the proper use of medical equipment, such as inhalers, and continuous glucose monitors.
  • Provided wound care management, including dressing changes, and suture removal.
  • Use of Best Practice and Medical Director software.
  • Use of MS Office and Outlook.
  • Providing administration and reception support as needed.

Registered Nurse

Cabrini Hospital
Malvern, VIC
02.2001 - 12.2019
  • Experienced in multiple specialties including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, plastics, oncology, and palliative care.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, blood products and other treatments as prescribed.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures.
  • Maintained aseptic technique to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with care and compassion.

Education

Victorian School Nurses Association
06-2025

Nurse Immuniser -

Benchmarque Group
01-2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Monash University
Peninsula Campus
11-2001

Registration Number NMW0001070875
AHPRA Registration

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Australian Nurses And Midwifery Federation

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Multitasking and Organisation
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Nursing team oversight
  • Quality improvement
  • Self-starter
  • Empathetic

Accomplishments

  • Served as Infection Control Coordinator at Valewood Clinic and North Dandenong Clinic. Educated staff to ensure compliance with infection control policy.

Certification

  • Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority
  • Current Victorian Working with Children Check
  • Current Victorian driver's license
  • Current HLTAID009 CPR, anaphylaxis, and first aid certificate
  • Nurse Immuniser
  • Bravehearts: Child protection for schools

Volunteer

  • Wellington Preschool Secretary
  • Mulgrave Scouts parent committee
  • St John Vianney Primary School parent committee
  • Waverley Hawks Football Club general helper
  • Mount Waverley City Soccer Club general helper

References

  • Anastasia Tukavkin - Practice Manager 0429 312 770
  • Cheryl HIlton - Registered Nurse 0459 777 051
  • Alexandra Walker - Registered Nurse/Paramedic 0432 412 054

Interests

Caravanning/Camping with my family

Walking my dog out in nature

Reading

Gardening

Cooking

Timeline

School Nurse

Wesley College
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hartnett Clinic
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse (Team Leader Jan 2023-April 2025)

Valewood Clinic/North Dandenong Clinic
05.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Cabrini Hospital
02.2001 - 12.2019

Nurse Immuniser -

Benchmarque Group

Bachelor of Nursing -

Monash University

Registration Number NMW0001070875

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Victorian School Nurses Association

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