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Renae Taylor

Summary

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) -

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Victoria University

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Karingal Park Secondary College
Renae Taylor