REBBECA BAINES
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Caring, hardworking and enthusiastic registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Vincent Private Hospital
Toowoomba, QLD
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Medical
- Surgical
- Cardiac - post surgery - PPM, PCI
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Your Home Care
Toowoomba, QLD
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Maintained records of staff attendance, payroll and other personnel data.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
Clinical Nurse
Country Health Connect
Barossa Valley, SA
01.2019 - 11.2021
- District Nursing
- Precepting new graduates
- Specialised in wound care
- Palliative care in the home
- Emergency Department part time
Clinical Nurse
Gladstone Hospital
Gladstone, QLD
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Resolved staffing issues by recruiting and hiring appropriate staff
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues.
- Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
- Team Leader
- Medical
- Palliative
- Surgical
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hastings District Hospital
Hastings, New Zealand
01.2007 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Team leader
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Institute of Technolgy
Hawkes Bay - New Zealand12-2004
Skills
- Wound care specialist
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Picc Line
- VAC dressings
- Team Leader
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medical
- Surgical
- Palliative
- District
Referees
- Liz Hayes - NUM - St Vincent Private Hospital - Toowoomba - +61 448 621 158
- Lilvy Alvin - Clinical Nurse Educator - St Vincent Private Hospital - Toowoomba - +61 448 621 158
- Emma Martin - Registered Nurse - St Vincent’s Private Hospital -Toowoomba
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Vincent Private Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Your Home Care
03.2020 - 11.2023
Clinical Nurse
Country Health Connect
01.2019 - 11.2021
Clinical Nurse
Gladstone Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hastings District Hospital
01.2007 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Institute of Technolgy