Phillip Hall
Central Coast
Summary
Keep it simple stupid Remain professional always Never stop learning Have an open mind I am married in a combined family 2 daughter`s, 3 dogs 1 cat Family first Christian man Passionate about health and fitness Passionate about environment In my downtime, I love gardening spending time on family farm
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist with expertise in advanced patient assessment and staff mentorship. Proven success in coordinating interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
CCLHD Gosford Hospital
Gosford
11.2025 - Current
- Evaluated patient care plans to ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies.
- Conducted advanced assessments to identify complex health issues in patients.
- Provided mentorship to nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based practices for improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated training sessions on specialized nursing techniques and procedures.
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Participated in research initiatives to advance nursing knowledge and practices.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Suggested physical therapy, inhalers, nebulizers, and other treatments to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Educated nurses on best practices for providing care to patients with chronic conditions or illnesses.
- Consulted with medical staff about changes to current practices based on latest research findings.
- Performed rounds at various units within the hospital and clinic setting.
- Mentored junior nurses on delivering quality care while adhering to ethical standards.
- Monitored staffing levels throughout shifts to ensure adequate coverage is available at all times.
- Participated in committees that developed strategies for improving patient satisfaction ratings.
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues.
- Assisted in the development of educational materials for staff members regarding new treatments and procedures.
- Formulated plans of action when unexpected events occur during shift hours such as emergencies or surges in demand.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing services delivery.
- Interpreted laboratory results, diagnostic tests, and imaging studies as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and nurses about patient progress and treatment plans.
- Used communication and leadership expertise to liaise between management, clinical staff and community.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Registered Nurse
Quirindi Hospital
Quirindi
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- ALS + Resus trained current
- Triage trained current
- Competent in emergency transfers CVA, MI + pediatric patients
- Preceptor/mentor role
- Competent in caring of and transferring of intubated patient
- In Charge role
- Responsible for roster adjustments focusing on acuity of both ward and ED dept
- Responsible for budget roster adjustments i.e., cancelling casual staff due to acuity of dept
- Direct contact with both GPs and medical officers for all admissions and discharges from both medical ward and ED
- Responsible for following up on all pathology results and alerting medical officers
- Direct contact with patient flow, responsible for organizing transport of both in patient and ED patients to external facility for diagnostic treatment
- Working closely with allied staff, both in patient and community nursing staff, focusing on goal settings for in-patients i.e., OT + Physio assisting patients return to baseline function and working towards discharge to either home or care facility, liaising with local nursing homes and community care organisations
- Working closely with attached GP rooms
- Follow up phone calls
- White Level inspections once daily
- Journey Board update per shift - patient flow portal updates i.e., making sure all IC nurses complete a shift-by-shift update of any changes to a patient’s condition
- Direct contact with executive team for all patient transfers to local medical ward
- Stock ordering process, assisting with ordering of all ED and medical ward-based dressing, ED equipment, medical ward equipment and both ED and medical ward-based medication, outpatient medications i.e., transfusions, including DC medications, S8 S4 medications
- Direct contact with local pharmacy's for patient DC medication
- Working towards managerial course online with HETI
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wyong Hospital
Kanwal
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- ALS + Resus trained
- Triage trained
- Competent in emergency transfers CVA, MI + pediatric patients
- Preceptor + CCLHD CIN roles
- Competent in caring of and transferring of intubated patient
- Responsible for first pet therapy project for staff at Wyong ED – owner of protocol and procedure, completed SWM method for mentioned project
Registered Nurse
Juvenile Detention Center
Gosford
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Primary health nursing
- Liaising with other government agencies, such as DCJ
- Liaising with private careers
- Liaising with NSW Police
- Administration of scheduled medications
- Venipuncture blood samples for Metabolic Monitoring
Registered Nurse
Gosford Hospital
Gosford
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying needs of patients.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Care of stroke, respiratory, gastro, endocrine patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered scheduled medications
- Administered intravenous antibiotics, blood products
- Administered oral medications
- Proficient in different types of word programs, intranet-based programs
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Gosford Hospital
Gosford
02.2006 - 01.2017
- Worked closely with Registered nurses.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Administered intravenous products, from antibiotics, electrolyte replacements, chemotherapy agents, blood products.
- Cared for patients with Oncology and Hematology conditions.
- Cared for the palliative patient.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
UTS
SydneyCertificate IV in Nursing Trainee Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
TAFE NSW
St Leonard’s, NSWSkills
- ALS Resus trained
- Triage trained
- CIN Roles
- PIVC competent
- Various roles in Resus
- Team leader
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Competent in use of LUCAS machine
- Competent in care of and transfer of intubated patient
- Competent in emergency transfers of patients
- MI CVA pediatric
- Preceptor
- AAT program designer
- Central line management
- Stem cell transplantation
- Specimen test translation
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Cardiac arrest management
- Withdrawal management symptoms
- IM sub cut injections
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Pediatric advance life support
- Management of seizure disorders
- Height and weight measurements
- Patient assessments
- Blood product transfusion
- Interpreting ECGs
- Management of Acute MI CVA
- Medication side effect knowledge
- Education programs
- Disease processes
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Hygiene support
- Therapy and counselling
- Monitoring vital signs
- Escalation of vital signs of a deteriorating patient
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Complex problem solving
- Local and state regulations
- Community program referrals
- Allied health referrals
- Universal precaution’s
- Microsoft office
- EMR First net
- Advanced patient assessment
- Evidence-based practices
- Clinical documentation review
- Patient flow management
- Emergency response coordination
- Staff mentorship and training
- Patient advocacy and care planning
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Evidence-based practice
- Diagnosing conditions
- Advanced clinical skills
- Healthcare policy advocacy
- Quality assurance controls
- Health promotion
- Staff education and training
- Leadership and management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- EMR / EHR
- IV therapy proficiency
- Specimen results interpretation
- Compassionate care
- Patient education strategies
- Direct patient care
- Staff development
- Clinical decision making
- Medical documentation
- Wound care expertise
- Staff education
- Electronic charting
- Patient advocacy
- Nurse leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Discharge planning
References
- Jodie Martin, Health Services Manager, Quirindi hospital, Jodie.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au, 67460234, 0437486333
- Tiffany Markham, CNE/relief CNS, Wyong Emergency dept, Tiffany.Markham@health.nsw.gov.au
- Jodie Hockley, RN CAHMS, 0413137246
Life Outside Of Work
- One eyed Manchester United fan
- Love my cross fit
- My gardening is my passion, love being in my 3 gardens
- Growing fresh produce, eating that produce
- Growing roses for my wife
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
CCLHD Gosford Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Quirindi Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wyong Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Juvenile Detention Center
10.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Gosford Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2019
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Gosford Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
UTS
Certificate IV in Nursing Trainee Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
TAFE NSW