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Peter Smith

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a rewarding position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

06.2022
  • Garden Maintenance; incorporating Ride on lawn mowing, Planting Trees and Shrubs, Brush Cutting, Weeding Mulching, Edging, General Repairs and Maintenance, Pruning and Hedge Trimming and Weed Control
  • Landscaping (Course Pending)
  • Horticulture (Course Pending)

IPC Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • COVID Rapid Response Team)
  • Role Includes, PCR Swab Testing, In home, pop up sites and drive-in Sites throughout Victoria
  • Collecting Blood for Genome Testing
  • Providing Education and Awareness regarding Covid screening, using current Health Department procedures and protocols
  • Supervising junior staff and new recruits with correct use of PPE and protocols
  • Providing current Covid Status information to the public when carrying out PCR Testing
  • Providing education and up to date information to members of the Community when addressing Covid19 status
  • Carrying out regular stock taking and ensuring that there is enough Equipment

BodyCare Workplace Solutions
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Covid Response; Temperature Test Screening at local food distribution centre (Metcash/IGA)
  • Providing education regarding proper PPE and mask use
  • Providing practical advice regarding symptomology and Covid Testing
  • Reassuring clients when detecting symptoms
  • Providing practical advice to clients who have a positive reading

AOD Intake Assessment Clinician

Odyssey
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Providing telephone intake assessment screening
  • Allocating clients to Clinicians for Counselling and Assessments
  • Receiving referrals from hospitals, community health services, lawyers, Victoria Police, Legal Services and GP clinics
  • Providing brief crisis interventions which includes MI
  • Attending case conference meetings and catchment area meetings
  • Ensuring that clients are treated with respect and compassion
  • Maintaining client confidentiality and providing reassurance and encouragement to each individual seeking help

Registered Nurse

SwingShift Nurses
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Providing Quality nursing care to patients with mental health / dual diagnoses in emergency departments and acute mental health facilities in the public and private sector
  • Supporting mental health patients in high dependency units
  • Providing nursing care and support in acute general wards and emergency departments
  • Working with clients in adolescent and adult residential withdrawal Unit.

Registered Nurse Div

Aktrapid Nursing Agency, Taylors Lakes
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Acute Mental Health facilities in Western region
  • Footscray, Sunshine & Williamstown Emergency Dept
  • RAAF Base Laverton in General Practice (Med/Surg Nursing)
  • Port Philip Prison in the General Clinic & Medical Ward
  • Aged Care Facilities in Victoria
  • Medical and Surgical Wards
  • Special Care Nursery at Sunshine Hospital.

Drug and Alcohol Youth Clinician

Das West, DHHS
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Clinical and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) assessment for DHS – Child Protection clients in secure welfare units
  • Providing D&A education, harm minimisation and sexual health education
  • Providing reassurance, encouragement and compassion to vulnerable clients who reside in the unit
  • Attending DHS meetings to provide feedback and client status quo
  • Supply written comprehensive reports to DHS
  • Providing CPR/BLS training to Staff at Das West now (DHHS), on request

Associate Charge Nurse

Arcadia Aged Care Facility
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managing Personal Service Attendant’s (PSA’s) and Enrolled Nursing (EN) Staff
  • Supporting EN’s dispensing medication to Residents
  • Managing rostering and shifts
  • Managing ward stock
  • Liaising with local pharmacies regarding medications / scripts
  • Liaising with GPs regarding residents’ medical care
  • Liaising with Ambulance Victoria for emergency response
  • Managing and implementing OH&S policies and procedures
  • Managing and maintaining work and ethical standards.

Registered Nurse

Cairns Base Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing and Emergency Care

Community Health Nurse

Doutta Galla Community Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Providing quality care and support to disadvantaged, homeless and CALD people within North Melbourne, Kensington and Moonee Valley catchment areas
  • Providing comprehensive health screening assessments
  • Providing referrals to internal and external health services, including GP’s
  • Holding regular meetings with leaders of the various ethnic groups such as Horn of Africa and Spanish communities
  • Establishing and managing Men’s Groups to address Health and Wellbeing
  • Promoting the “Millennium Club” men’s group to other Community Health services such as IPC Health, CoHealth and Broadmeadows CHS
  • Establishing and managing pre-employment programs
  • Providing Prostate Health and STI education
  • Networking with other stakeholders and community health services
  • Inviting guest speakers to attend community meetings, to discuss welfare and wellness issues, as well as independent living skills
  • Managing Needle Exchange Program
  • Promoting health and wellbeing in diverse communities
  • Attending regular professional network meetings.

Enrolled Nurse

EN, Extended Care, M.S Society, E. Lowe Centre
01.1991 - 01.2002

Registered Nurse Div 1 (Ambulance Officer)

Australian Red Cross Medical Transport Division
01.1997 - 01.1999

Registered Nurse

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1997

Graduate Nurse Program

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1994

Enrolled Nurse/Orderly

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993

Trades Assistant

Toyota Pty Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1990

Store Person / Forklift Driver

Honda Australia
01.1988 - 01.1989

Hospital Orderly, Western Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1988

Instrument Technician

Western Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1987

Ward Assistant / Orderly

St Vincent’s Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1986

Education

Ambulance Officer Training Course (RN) Basic and Advanced Life Support Advanced Life support Advanced Nursing Practice (Encompassing Ambulance & Emergency) Basic Life Support, First Aid Certification Aggression Management Certification Covid19 Vaccination Certification BLS/First Aid Certification OHS (Agriculture) Certification OHS (Horticulture) Certification -

Ambulance Officer Training
Melbourne, VIC
1999

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Victoria University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
1993

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • PPE Compliance
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • Organization and Time Management

Certification

Current Registration with AHPRA Current Driving Licence (Vic) Current Police Check Current Working with Children Certificate

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

06.2022

IPC Health
05.2021 - 04.2022

BodyCare Workplace Solutions
06.2020 - 03.2021

AOD Intake Assessment Clinician

Odyssey
11.2019 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

SwingShift Nurses
01.2014 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse Div

Aktrapid Nursing Agency, Taylors Lakes
01.2008 - 01.2014

Drug and Alcohol Youth Clinician

Das West, DHHS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Associate Charge Nurse

Arcadia Aged Care Facility
01.2005 - 01.2007

Registered Nurse

Cairns Base Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005

Community Health Nurse

Doutta Galla Community Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2003

Registered Nurse Div 1 (Ambulance Officer)

Australian Red Cross Medical Transport Division
01.1997 - 01.1999

Graduate Nurse Program

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1994

Enrolled Nurse

EN, Extended Care, M.S Society, E. Lowe Centre
01.1991 - 01.2002

Enrolled Nurse/Orderly

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993

Trades Assistant

Toyota Pty Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1990

Store Person / Forklift Driver

Honda Australia
01.1988 - 01.1989

Hospital Orderly, Western Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1988

Instrument Technician

Western Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1987

Registered Nurse

The Williamstown Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1997

Ward Assistant / Orderly

St Vincent’s Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1986

Ambulance Officer Training Course (RN) Basic and Advanced Life Support Advanced Life support Advanced Nursing Practice (Encompassing Ambulance & Emergency) Basic Life Support, First Aid Certification Aggression Management Certification Covid19 Vaccination Certification BLS/First Aid Certification OHS (Agriculture) Certification OHS (Horticulture) Certification -

Ambulance Officer Training

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Victoria University of Technology

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