Randall Taylor
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, ICU, CCU and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Consultant
QLD Health - DDHHS
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
- Enhanced patient care by regularly updating and revising clinical policies, procedures, and protocols based on current research.
- Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing and implementing a successful discharge planning process for high-risk patients.
Director A&TSI Health Board
Qld Health - SWHHS
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Mental Health Nursing
Qld Health
11.2010 - 08.2016
- Improved client mental health by conducting regular assessments and creating personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for clients, resulting in better overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced community awareness about mental health issues through organizing educational events and workshops.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges, ensuring their safety and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, trust, and empathy during counselling sessions.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions about their treatment options by providing clear explanations of available services and resources.
- Connected clients with appropriate support networks, promoting long-term recovery and social integration.
Clinical Nurse
Qld Health
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Qld Health
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
A&TSI Health-Worker
Goondir Health Services
01.1997 - 02.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care measures.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Delivered personalized, compassionate care to patients while maintaining respect for their privacy and dignity.
- Streamlined patient documentation processes, contributing to a more efficient work environment for medical staff.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD11.2017
No Degree - Diabetes Education & Management
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW11.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD11.2008
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Research Utilization
- Professional Networking
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Computer Literacy
- Healthcare Management
- Resource Allocation
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Team Building
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Consultant
QLD Health - DDHHS
03.2023 - Current
Director A&TSI Health Board
Qld Health - SWHHS
03.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse
Qld Health
07.2012 - 08.2016
Mental Health Nursing
Qld Health
11.2010 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Qld Health
02.2009 - 07.2012
A&TSI Health-Worker
Goondir Health Services
01.1997 - 02.2009
Graduate Certificate - Health
University of Southern Queensland
No Degree - Diabetes Education & Management
University of Tech Sydney
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
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