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Rachael Bowley

Summary

Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse

Private Colorectal Practice
11.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Registered Nurse, Day Surgery

Hurstville Private Hospital
04.2010 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse

South East Sydney Local Health District
02.2008 - 04.2010
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.


Community Care Coordinator

Illawarra Retirement Trust
04.2002 - 12.2006
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive case management services tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health Care St George Private Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2002

Surgical Nurse

Gynae and Urology

Registered Nurse

South Western Sydney Local Health District
11.1998 - 09.2000

New Graduate Program 12 months

Emergency Dept

Education

Certificate III - Workplace Training And Assessment

Tafe NSW
09.2003

Bachelor Of Nursing - Registered Nurse

University of Western Sydney
Milperra, NSW
11.1998

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Coordination
  • Advanced clinical assessment
  • Patient Management
  • Patient care planning
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist, Day Surgery 2018 - 2021
  • Advanced Life Support Adult + Paediatric 2018
  • Workplace Health and Safety Consultation.

Courses

In-Charge, In Perspective 2010

OHS Consultation, Workcover NSW (4 days) 2004

People Management 2003

Back Care- Manual Handling Co-ordinator Training 2003

Running a Community Care Program 2002

Timeline

Practice Nurse

Private Colorectal Practice
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Day Surgery

Hurstville Private Hospital
04.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse

South East Sydney Local Health District
02.2008 - 04.2010

Community Care Coordinator

Illawarra Retirement Trust
04.2002 - 12.2006

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health Care St George Private Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2002

Registered Nurse

South Western Sydney Local Health District
11.1998 - 09.2000

Certificate III - Workplace Training And Assessment

Tafe NSW

Bachelor Of Nursing - Registered Nurse

University of Western Sydney
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