Compassionate Clinical Healthcare Professional experienced in clinical care coordination, clinical education, and infection prevention. Delivered improved resident and patient outcomes by bridging gaps between clinical teams and technology, while enhancing quality through evidence-based practices and clinical governance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Opal healthcare
Brisbane , QLD
07.2023 - Current
Delivered face-to-face education, supervised clinical practice, and facilitated adaptation to changes in protocols.
Clinical skill training including hands on activities, workshops and simulation-based learning for medical procedures
Competency assessment and overseeing clinical practices
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new team members and recent graduates to enhance integration into clinical practice.
Mentorship by supporting nurses and the team to foster continuous professional growth
Participated in project planning and execution for practice development initiatives, contributing to improved clinical standards.
Supporting quality improvement and safety initiatives
Infection prevention and Control Lead
Opal Healthcare
Brisbane , QLD
07.2023 - Current
Implemented, monitored, and evaluated IPC strategies resulting in reduced healthcare associated infections and a safer environment in care home
Outbreak identification and management including preventing further spread
Implementing evidence-based interventions, monitoring compliance using audit and clinical data to drive quality improvement
Clinical Leadership and education, Infection surveillance, Clinical audits and reporting.
Collaborated with GPs, residents, and representatives to enhance antimicrobial stewardship efforts
Practiced hand hygiene, PPE, and transmission-based precautions while conducting environmental and equipment audits
Clinical Care Coordinator (Mat leave cover)
Opal healthcare (previous called Aveo)
Brisbane , QLD
09.2022 - 07.2023
Collaborated with GPs, allied health, other healthcare providers, residents and families to coordinate comprehensive care plans
Focused on clinical governance and resident safety through effective risk management and delivery of complex clinical care
Clinical coordination and oversight to ensure safe, person-centered and evidence-based care within residential aged care
Day to day clinical care including complex health needs, supporting residents and mentoring nursing and care team
Executed clinical assessments, care planning, wound and medication management, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes
Registered Nurse
Aveo (now known as Opal healthcare since acquisition)
Brisbane , QLD
01.2022 - 09.2022
Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents to meet specific health needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient/resident care and ensure safety protocols.
Delivered medications and treatments according to healthcare providers' instructions.
Maintained thorough, accurate, confidential and timely documentation of patient information in electronic records.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Provided emotional support to patients and families, helping them navigate challenging situations.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Advocated for residents by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Foundations Course -
ACIPC
Brisbane
01-2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
02-2022
Skills
Clinical education and staff training
QLD HUB onboarding educator
Infection prevention and control
Clinical leadership
Continuous quality improvement and clinical governance
Identifying practice/documentation gaps and initiating improvements
Clinical and digital health expertise
Clinical documentation systems
Experience transitioning clinical documentation systems during acquisition
Attention to detail and clinical data quality
Professional development
Certification
APHRA General
Palliative Care Champion
Wound champion
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Opal healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Infection prevention and Control Lead
Opal Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator (Mat leave cover)
Opal healthcare (previous called Aveo)
09.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Aveo (now known as Opal healthcare since acquisition)