PRIYA Prosser
Berkeley Vale,NSW
Summary
I am a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills. I thrive in leadership roles, finding fulfilment in mentoring and supporting colleagues while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment. I have a proven ability to build therapeutic rapport with patients, families, and staff, ensuring care is safe, compassionate, and patient-centred. I approach challenges with resilience and adaptability, using them as opportunities to learn and grow. Committed to lifelong learning, I continually expand my clinical and leadership capabilities, demonstrated through my postgraduate studies and ongoing professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical Imaging
Gosford District Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Patient preparation – educate and consent patients, check allergies/pathology, establish IV access, ensure safety pre-procedure.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the department when in-charge, including patient flow, workload allocation, and staff coordination across CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology.
- Oversaw management of acutely unwell patients, ensuring monitoring, safe transfer, and escalation pathways were followed.
- Supported nursing and medical staff during contrast administration, pharmacological stress testing, conscious sedation, and interventional procedures.
- Promoted compliance with radiation safety protocols, manual handling guidelines, and hospital policies to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and support to junior staff, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Actively identified risks and implemented immediate actions to maintain safety.
- Monitoring during procedures – continuous observation of patients during CT, MRI, angiography, biopsies, and other interventional procedures.
- Emergency management – recognise and respond to contrast reactions, deteriorations, or sedation-related complications.
- Radiation safety – ensure compliance with radiation protection standards for patients, staff, and self.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Clinical Lead RN & Educator
Koonambil Aged Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Led nursing teams in residential aged care facility, ensuring safe, person-centred care delivery for residents with complex clinical needs.
- Oversaw daily clinical operations, including allocation of staff, medication management, wound care planning, and escalation of acute changes in residents’ conditions.
- Provided in-charge leadership, making critical decisions in facilities with limited medical resources and ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated, coached, and mentored nursing and care staff on best practice standards, policies, and procedures, promoting consistent and evidence-based care.
- Conducted competency assessments for staff (e.g., medication administration, infection prevention, manual handling) and facilitated training sessions to address knowledge gaps.
- End of life provision on-call duties.
- Ensured assigned resident care plans are current and all resident care is performed in accordance with clinical standards.
- Assisted the CEO to ensure all relevant legislative requirements pertaining to care delivery are compiled with at all times and ensure staff awareness of those requirements.
- Monitored and recorded documentation relating to the care of the resident and ensured the AN-ACC funding is accurate and consistent with the residents’ care needs.
Registered Nurse – Temp-Contract with “Vanguard” agency
Cobar Hospital – WNSWH
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Frequently worked in-charge, managing entire hospital on weekends, and after hours.
- Led small, diverse teams with limited resources, ensuring safe and effective patient care across a wide range of clinical presentations.
- Coordinated patient flow, staff allocation, and daily operations while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Provided clinical leadership in emergency and acute care situations, exercising strong judgement and prioritisation under pressure.
- Adapted quickly to new environments and systems, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and the ability to build effective working relationships in varied settings.
- Assessed and treated common illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions within ED presentations + acute beds.
- Identified signs of a deteriorating patient and escalated care as needed, understanding the importance of same, being in a rural community with limited resources.
- Conducted health screenings, immunisations, and health promotion activities.
- Handled emergencies, stabilised patients, and coordinated with medical teams via VCARE for further care and evacuation if necessary.
Registered Nurse – Temp-Contract with “Skilled Nursing” Agency
Hamilton Base Hospital – WDHS
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked mostly in-charge, managing entire departments such as the ED and Med/Rehab IPU.
- Identified signs of a deteriorating patient and escalating care as needed, understanding the importance of same, being in a rural community with limited resources.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
- Provided education to patients and empowering them to take care of their health in their homes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations by coordinating resources, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse – COVAX clinic
Gosford District Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured the safe handling, storage, and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Successful completion of the Immunisation for Health Practitioners course to further my knowledge within immunisations – leading me to work casually within the Central Coast school immunisations team.
- Demonstrated competency within the team leader role.
- Computer literacy and understanding of the vaccination administration records system.
- Trained new staff on vaccination protocols and patient interaction techniques.
- Participated in training sessions related to new procedures or techniques associated with administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Developed partnerships with local organisation’s that could help expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay updated on COVID-19 vaccine guidelines and advancements.
Registered Nurse – IPU C5, Renal/Oncology
Gosford District Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided patient-centred care through patient advocating, supporting informed decision-making, and appropriate family involvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Trained new nursing staff on both renal and oncology protocols and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
- Educated patients on home dialysis techniques and care routines.
- Identified potential complications associated with peritoneal dialysis treatments and reported them accordingly.
- Participated in weekly meetings with other nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan future interventions.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – IPU C5, Renal/Oncology
Gosford District Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Deep understanding of scope of practice and working within this at all times.
- Application of NSW Health CORE values in daily practice.
- Provided patient-centred care through patient advocating, supporting informed decision-making, and appropriate family involvement.
- Coordinated with the Registered Nurse in-charge to ensure patient needs are recognised and met.
- Computer literacy and understanding of the Electronic Medical Records system.
- Responded to emergency situations and initiating appropriate action.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Rehab & Med/Surg
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensure doctors’ orders are effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and STAT orders.
- Monitored patient condition and escalated care when necessary.
- Assisted patients as required; medicating, cleaning wounds & changing dressings, assisting in all ADLs as needed.
- Admitted and Discharged patients thoroughly, ensuring all documentation needs and professional standards are met.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented all aspects of patient care according to established protocols within a timely manner.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
Assistant in Nursing
Peninsula Village
02.2012 - 04.2017
- Worked in conjunction with Registered Nurses to provide care to residents including Palliative and Dementia patients.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Newcastle
02.2022 - 07.2025
Immunisation for Health Practitioners (307 2108) -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle (Ourimbah)
Diploma of Nursing – Division 2 -
Hunter TAFE
Tighes HillCERT IV Aged Care -
Hunter TAFE
WyongCERT III Aged Care -
ET Australia
GosfordCERT III Health Services Assistance -
Hunter TAFE
GosfordHigher School Certificate -
Brisbane Water Secondary College
Woy WoySkills
- Time management proficiency
- Personal & professional integrity
- Compassionate & empathetic in nature
- Efficient & reliable team player
- Demonstrated patient advocacy
- Conscientious and accountable
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Mentoring staff
- Health promotion
- Team leadership
References
- Rhys Hoppe, Previous Acting Nursing Unit Manager – Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, Gosford Hospital, 0411 164 709, rhys.hoppe@health.nsw.gov.au
- James Clarke, Acting Assistant Chief - Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, Gosford Hospital, james.clarke@health.nsw.gov.au, 0427 380 440
Timeline
Clinical Lead RN & Educator
Koonambil Aged Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse – Temp-Contract with “Vanguard” agency
Cobar Hospital – WNSWH
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse – Temp-Contract with “Skilled Nursing” Agency
Hamilton Base Hospital – WDHS
01.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Public Health -
University of Newcastle
02.2022 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse – Medical Imaging
Gosford District Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – COVAX clinic
Gosford District Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse – IPU C5, Renal/Oncology
Gosford District Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – IPU C5, Renal/Oncology
Gosford District Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2019
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Rehab & Med/Surg
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant in Nursing
Peninsula Village
02.2012 - 04.2017
Immunisation for Health Practitioners (307 2108) -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle (Ourimbah)
Diploma of Nursing – Division 2 -
Hunter TAFE
CERT IV Aged Care -
Hunter TAFE
CERT III Aged Care -
ET Australia
CERT III Health Services Assistance -
Hunter TAFE
Higher School Certificate -
Brisbane Water Secondary College
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