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Rachel Clark

Mount Lofty,Queensland

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at St Vincent's Hospital, excelling in clinical assessment and healthcare management. Proven track record in quality improvement and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient care outcomes. Committed to ethical practice and creating positive work environments that support staff retention and professional development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

St Vincents Hosptial - Emergency Department
02.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated new technology advancements in patient care, making recommendations for adoption within the organization based on potential benefits..
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions that improved overall clinic operations.
  • Assisted in the development of rostering and recruitment ensuring resources were allocated effectively while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Supported nursing staff retention by creating a positive work environment, addressing concerns, and providing resources for ongoing professional development.

Clinical Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital - Emergency Deptartment
01.2011 - 02.2025
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

After Hours Nurse Manager

St Vincents Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2025
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.

Acting Director of Clinical Services

St Vincent's Private Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Championed best practice sharing among departments, resulting in more consistent execution of patient care processes and improved outcomes.
  • Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated effectively with other organizational leaders on cross-functional projects, further improving overall service offerings available to patients and their families.

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Royal Flying Doctors Service
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions that improved overall clinic operations.
  • Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted care plans as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations in a remote setting

Emergency Nurse

Geelong Emergency Department
01.1998 - 01.2004

Education

Graduate Certificate - Emergency

University of Tasmania
TAS
04-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Trobe University
Wodonga, VIC
03-1997

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Healthcare management
  • Quality improvement
  • Ethical practice

Affiliations

College of Emergency Nurse CENA - Member.

AHPRA - Registration.

Qld Nurses & Midwives Union.

Certification

Trauma Nursing Core Course 2001


Pre Hospital Trauma Nurses Course 2004


Trauma Nursing Programme 2008


Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

St Vincents Hosptial - Emergency Department
02.2025 - Current

Acting Director of Clinical Services

St Vincent's Private Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020

After Hours Nurse Manager

St Vincents Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2025

Clinical Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital - Emergency Deptartment
01.2011 - 02.2025

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Royal Flying Doctors Service
01.2004 - 12.2006

Emergency Nurse

Geelong Emergency Department
01.1998 - 01.2004

Graduate Certificate - Emergency

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Trobe University

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