Priscilla Cunninghame

I worked a 3 month contract in Warrnambool (VIC) at the South West Healthcare ED. From January 2024 - March 2024, I worked throughout the entire department, including resus and triage. I am able to proficiently assess patients in a timely manner and accurately triage them accordingly. Furthermore, I am able to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient management and treatment outcomes.

I have worked 2 nursing contracts with Affinity over the last 12 months, both in emergency. I spent 3 months from May 2023 - July 2023 working in ED in Hervey Bay (QLD), during which time I worked in the acute and rapid assessment area to quickly and accurately assess and treat patients presenting to ED.

I also worked a 4 week contract in the Grafton Base Hospital ED (NSW) in December 2023, during which time I worked throughout the entire department, particularly in resus and triage, as a senior RN.

• I worked here for just over 4 years as a registered nurse in the emergency department. During this time I was able to complete further study and obtain a postgraduate diploma in nursing.
• I became qualified to work in the resuscitation area and assist in the care of extremely unwell patients, as well as triage incoming patients to a busy city hospital with a catchment area of close to 1 million people. My time working here has allowed me to become proficient at working in busy emergency departments with a high workload and intense pressure.

• I have worked as a surf lifeguard for the past 12 years, during which I have participated in both paid lifeguarding and volunteer roles. I have only stopped since moving to Australia in April 2023.
• For 2 years I worked as an event coordinator for Orewa SLSC, a role which required me to manage water safety, equipment, and the provision of lifeguards for events such as triathlons and ocean swims. For several years I also volunteered as an instructor, training candidates in the skills and knowledge required to become surf lifeguards.