Roxana Munnings
Palmwoods,QLD
Summary
Experienced, supportive, and community-focused nursing professional with over 15 years of experience seeking a challenging career opportunity. Demonstrated commitment to promoting optimal nursing care. Skilled at identifying and intervening early in health and developmental concerns. Specializes in providing expert guidance on child and adolescent health to school staff and families. Strong advocate for a multi-disciplinary approach and leading by example. Dedicated to delivering a standard of excellence tailored to individual experience and education. Goal is to implement and maintain high-quality primary healthcare within a safe environment for all clients and their families.
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager-Allied Health Clinics
North Coast Aboriginal Corp for Community Health
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient clinical notes updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Assessor
ACCESS CARE NETWORK AUSTRALIA
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: ACNA and the Department of Health required clinical assessors to trial a newly developed assessment tool as response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care
- The job required a thorough understanding of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) tool and ethical nursing practice to proceed with the collection of sensitive data
- Website: www.acna.org.au
- Spoke with and educating residents, staff and other personnel, both verbally and in writing
- Managed and maintained organisational and time management to support service delivery
- Handled and reviewed data through computerized processes and specially designed electronic documentation platforms
- Collaborated with others to problem solve, supporting team members and other personnel
- Maintained attention to detail, data analysis and interpretation
- ACNA and the Department of Health required clinical assessors to trial a newly developed assessment tool as response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care
- The job required a thorough understanding of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) tool and ethical nursing practice to proceed with the collection of sensitive data
- Website: www.acna.org.au
Mentor & Coach (Independent Contractor)
CORPORATE CONNEXIONS
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Corporate Connexions is an organisational behaviours consultancy where our primary focus is on building critical relationships across three important areas of influence and outcomes
- Their purpose is to provide others with positive and influential life experiences every day, and they do that by identifying and working with leaders who can build sustainable ventures that change lives
- Website: www.connexions.net.au
- Worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers across the Shoalhaven, far South Coast and Capital Region
- Demonstrated an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture and the ability to be assertive problem solver
- Demonstrated ethical behaviour and integrity, promoting cultural awareness and inclusion and respectful relationships
- Brought together the support services necessary to prepare ATSI job seekers for long-term employment
- Building capability with participants to successfully engage with education, training and employment
- Developed delivered and documented participant mentoring plans for the employer and mentee
- Facilitated programs and supported stakeholders who participated in the connexions initiative
- Coordinated employment training solutions for pathways and transition into employment
- Corporate Connexions is an organisational behaviours consultancy where our primary focus is on building critical relationships across three important areas of influence and outcomes
- Their purpose is to provide others with positive and influential life experiences every day, and they do that by identifying and working with leaders who can build sustainable ventures that change lives
- Website: www.connexions.net.au
Community Registered Nurse
ACT HEALTH WOMEN'S CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: The Immunisation team maintains the immunisation of high school students in the Canberra region while adhering to the Australian Immunization handbook guidelines
- The School health team oversees kindergarten health checks and referrals
- ACT Health also provides school-based nursing for special needs schools such as Black Mountain High School, Woden High School and Mallkara Primary
- Website: www.health.act.gov.au
- Strived for 5, standards and precautions while packing and transporting vaccines and maintain 'cold chain'
- Oversaw students in recovery area post immunization, including first aid and adrenaline administration
- Collected, processing and uploading of data for the national HPV Vaccination program register
- Educated groups of students regarding immunisation, and disease prevention
- Communicated and built rapport with students, teachers and parents
- Checked for physical, developmental, behavioural, and emotional health of kindergarten aged children
- Collected of correct and accurate data such as body measurement (height, weight and BMI)
- Made referral and follow ups, to other health care facilities and health providers
- Managed the conduct of vision checks, (squint, track, convergence, acuity)
- Conducted hearing checks (at 500, 1000, 4000 Hz)
- Communicated with individuals and multi-disciplinary groups to facilitate provision of care for special needs students
- Oversaw the safe administration of medications for children with special needs, including enteral tube feeds
- Managed nursing care for injuries and other health related issues and concerns during school hours
- Interacted with families and effective communication and teaching staff
- Developed care plans and further referral to community healthcare
- Coordinated diabetes monitoring and administration of insulin
- Completed PEG replacement and maintenance
- The Immunisation team maintains the immunisation of high school students in the Canberra region while adhering to the Australian Immunization handbook guidelines
- The School health team oversees kindergarten health checks and referrals
- ACT Health also provides school-based nursing for special needs schools such as Black Mountain High School, Woden High School and Mallkara Primary
- Website: www.health.act.gov.au
Midwife
CALVARY HOSPITAL
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Established in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a not-for-profit Catholic health care organisation
- Their mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life
- They're responsible for over 12,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals and 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
- Provided antenatal care, assisting in vaginal and assisted births, including instrumental deliveries
- Managed postnatal recovery care, monitoring fundal contraction, appropriate blood loss, identifying when blood transfusion might be required, giving blood transfusions, episiotomy and vaginal wound care to support patient recovery and maintain their health
- Coordinated caesarean wound care, post-operative observations, PCA observations, supporting maternal attachment
- Identification and prevention of postnatal depression including making referrals to the appropriate health care professionals
- Provided Baby-general monitoring, intramuscular immunization, NBST new born screen tests and SBR blood sample collection
- Provided assistance in the continuation of breastfeeding and artificial feeding to assist patients
- Delivered postnatal care for women experiencing pregnancy loss
- Established in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a not-for-profit Catholic health care organisation
- Their mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life
- They're responsible for over 12,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals and 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
Registered Nurse
ZITA MARY CALVARY HOSPITAL
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Zita Mary Clinic is a public cancer service located in Bruce, ACT
- Zita Mary Clinic has chemotherapy, as well as providing haematological services
- Cancer surgery services are available at Calvary Public Hospital
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
- Coordinated client care while providing a safe environment within the oncology clinic, ensuring all policies were in place
- Competent in accessing Porta catheter and PICC lines for the purpose of IV chemotherapy and flushing
- Made bookings and appointments for follow up patient care, including referrals to community nursing
- Collected of bloods, and specimens, completing Intravenous cannulation
- Maintained competency in the administration of IV chemotherapy
- Zita Mary Clinic is a public cancer service located in Bruce, ACT
- Zita Mary Clinic has chemotherapy, as well as providing haematological services
- Cancer surgery services are available at Calvary Public Hospital
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
Registered Nurse
CLARE HOLLAND HOUSE
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Founded by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, they operate 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities and a national network of Community Care Centres
- Calvary Bruce Public Hospital's Community Specialist palliative care services operate from Clare Holland House on our Barton campus
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
- Provided support with end of life delivery, specific treatment plans in the palliative care setting for patients
- Provided support and education to clients and families helping with understanding the process of palliative care and end of life
- Symptom management and preparation of (S8) syringe drivers, break through pain relief and acute delirium medications
- Managed oxygenation steroid therapy for clients with compromised airways
- Frequented personal hygiene and body repositioning for end of life clients
- Founded by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, they operate 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 17 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities and a national network of Community Care Centres
- Calvary Bruce Public Hospital's Community Specialist palliative care services operate from Clare Holland House on our Barton campus
- Website: www.calvarycare.org.au
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - MIDWIFERY
University of Canberra
01.2012
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Tasmania
01.2009
Skills
- Nursing care
- Holistic assessment
- Care planning
- Health promotion
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Community participation
- Partnership development
- Quality improvement
- Client advocacy
- Preventative programs
- Mentorship
- Information provision
- Professional goal setting
- Performance review
- Report development
- Documentation
- Data management
- Safety risk management
- Clinical assessment
Professional Referees
- Renee Jarvis, Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC), 0417 781 113, renee.jarvis@alc.org.au
- Craig Gogoll, Assessment Services Regional Manager, Access Care Network Australia (ACNA), 0475 986 806, Craig.Gogoll@acna.org.au
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Nurse Manager-Allied Health Clinics
North Coast Aboriginal Corp for Community Health
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Assessor
ACCESS CARE NETWORK AUSTRALIA
01.2020 - 08.2023
Mentor & Coach (Independent Contractor)
CORPORATE CONNEXIONS
07.2019 - 01.2020
Community Registered Nurse
ACT HEALTH WOMEN'S CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
01.2016 - 01.2019
Midwife
CALVARY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
ZITA MARY CALVARY HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
CLARE HOLLAND HOUSE
03.2010 - 01.2011
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Tasmania
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - MIDWIFERY
University of Canberra