Emergency Nurse for more than 15 years, with strong leadership and communication skills, an emphasis on team building, patient care and operational efficiency to improve flow.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Leads a Multidisciplinary Team to coordinate resources to meet clinical needs and manage efficient patient flow in accordance with the National Emergency Access Targets (NEAT).
Skillful in conflict resolution and complaint management.
Role model and professional support in adhering to organisational and national guidelines, standards and values.
Managing and monitoring rostering and allocation to match demand and varying skill levels on a shift by shift basis.
Recognise, report and action Emergency Management Plans.
Support the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) backfilling the Clinical NUM role.
Leave cover for the Roster Manager - rostering for 350+ Nurses, Nurse practitioners, Care coordinators, Social workers, ED Assistants.
Contributing member of multiple Quality Improvement Projects.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2009 - 05.2021
Transitioned from Graduate Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist after completion of Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Emergency).
Team Leader in areas of Resuscitation and Triage - demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns as required.
Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices with compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
Practice Nurse
Eramosa Family Medical Centre
11.2014 - 05.2021
Delivering high-quality patient care in medication administration, procedures, treatments, and wound care.
Coordinated immunisation clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes and disease prevention.
Evaluated, implemented, and designed tailored health care plans.
Auditing and ordering of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted patient care delivery.
Education
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
Australian College of Nursing
Melbourne, VIC
01-2014
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Emerg) -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
01-2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
01-2009
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Karingal Park Secondary College
Melbourne
01-2000
Training
2024 - Preceptorship Workshop
2021 - Emerging Nurse Leader Program (6 modules)
2021 - Covid vaccination Program (6 modules)
2013 - Gold Standard Hand Hygiene Auditor
2012 - Paediatrics Foundation Course
2002 - Cert III in Community Services and Aged Care
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Practice Nurse
Eramosa Family Medical Centre
11.2014 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Melbourne Health - Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2009 - 05.2021
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
Australian College of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice (Emerg) -
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