Rachel Vercoe
New Gisborne,VIC
Summary
Experienced Community Nurse with a strong focus on palliative care.
Skilled in clinical assessment, symptom management, care co ordination and planning, supporting clients and their families.
Extensive experience in wound management, including VAC dressings , Hospital in the Home , PICC Line care and access
Committed to delivering holistic nursing care to clients in the home and community setting
Focused on delivering comprehensive support and improving outcomes for clients.
Utilizes strong communication and clinical skills to support clients and deliver support and care to both clients and their families
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Nurse
Central Highlands Rural Health
Kyneton, VIC
04.2004 - Current
- Skilled in clinical assessment, symptom management, advanced care planning discussions and end of life care
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Experienced in telephone triage of referrals to prioritize care needs and attend telephone assessments
- Well versed in aged care services and referral pathways enabling timely co ordination of appropriate supports
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in palliative care, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Ensure family have understanding of illness progression and symptom management through clear communication and education.
- Co ordinate care with LMO's, community teams, aged care providers and specialist palliative care services.
- Extensive experience and expertise in wound management, including complex and chronic wounds, surgical wounds and VAC dressings
- Experienced and proficient in the care and access of PICC lines
- Experienced in advocating for both patients and families
- Maintain accurate timely documentation in electronic medical record systems.
Case Manager
Central Highlands Rural Health
Daylesford, VIC
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery of care and support for clients with complex and chronic care needs under the Home Care Package Scheme.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored intervention strategies for improved outcomes for clients in their own home
- Advocating for clients and ensuring their rights are respected
- Liaising and collaboration with LMO's, specialists, allied health, client families and the client to achieve effective professional relationships to ensure seamless care.
Triage Advise Line and After Hours Coordinator
Central Highlands Rural Health
Kyneton, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the management and leadership of the local health service team after hours
- Co ordination of high quality, comprehensive care and consultations to clients and their families who present to Urgent Care
- Delivering advise and assessment of clients via the telephone advise service
- Managing, supporting and providing clinical support to junior staff
- Reviewing, updating and improving policies and procedures including facilitating evaluations.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
John Fawkner Private Hospital
Coburg, VIC
01.1995 - 12.2001
- Assessed and triaged patients
- Leading senior clinician in the foundation fo the emergency department
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent emergency care
- Educator and clinical support to junior nursing and medical staff
Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department
Western Health
Footscray, VIC
01.1991 - 03.1995
- Senior clinician delivering a high level of nursing care across all areas of the Emergency Department including, Triage, Resuscitation, Cardiac care, trauma, medical and surgical presentations
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Education
Divison 1 Registered Nurse Education -
Northern District School of Nursing
Bendigo08-1988
Affiliations
- Member of Palliative Care Nurses Australia
- Member of Palliative Care Victoria
Certification
1991 - 1992 Emergency Nursing Course, Western Hospital Footscray
Timeline
Case Manager
Central Highlands Rural Health
02.2022 - 10.2022
Community Nurse
Central Highlands Rural Health
04.2004 - Current
Triage Advise Line and After Hours Coordinator
Central Highlands Rural Health
01.2003 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
John Fawkner Private Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2001
Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Department
Western Health
01.1991 - 03.1995
Divison 1 Registered Nurse Education -
Northern District School of Nursing
Professional Development
- 2013 Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration
- 2014 Wound resource education Foundation program Loddon Mallee Wound resource education Program
- 2016 Goal directed care planning Home and community Care : Kate Pascal and Associates
- 2017 Certificate Dementia Champion : Dementia Australia
- 2018 Accredited Palliative Care Resource Nurse : Bendigo Regional Palliative Care Consultancy
- 2022 Assessing the Quality of Dementia Care : Dementia Australia
- Ongoing participation in CPD activities to meet APRHA requirements
- Engagement in case reviews, reflective practice and multidisciplinary learning
- On the job mentoring and peer learning within the community and palliative care team
- Self directed learning including clinical guidelines, best practice update and on line modules.
- Participation in team debriefs and clinical discussions to enhance practice.