Sara Crook
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced Clinical Products Specialist leveraging over a decade of nursing expertise. Possessing strong interpersonal and analytical capabilities, excel in quickly mastering new technologies and processes to facilitate success. Demonstrated success in efficiently managing and supporting a NSW health project's integration into Local Health Districts, introducing novel business processes. A highly dependable professional, adept at handling multiple priorities with a positive demeanor. Proven commitment to company goals, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. A dedicated and passionate employee with robust data analysis skills, eager to secure a Clinical Products Specialist position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Products Specialist - DeliverEASE Project
HealthShare NSW
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained database systems to track and analyse operational data.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
- Developed effective improvement methods in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Optimised customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gathered, organised and input information into digital database.
- Championed adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
- Devised and implemented BAU processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Mitigated potential project risks through thorough analysis and proactive planning, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
- Managed change by providing clear guidance on roles, responsibilities, goals, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Team Leader - DeliverEASE Project
HealthShare NSW
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of organisation and implementing actionable changes accordingly.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Established clear communication channels that ensured timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Spinal Clinical Specialist Nurse and S.F.A
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced clinical team performance by providing continuous training on new medical devices and procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes within clinical teams by implementing innovative procedures and best practices that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced risks.
- Established and maintained relationships with customers, hospitals and physicians and obtained new users for products and services.
- Accompanied surgeon to operating room to function as scrub nurse or first assistant.
ANTT Clinical Skills (causal Teaching)
Brighton University
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards and guidelines with Aseptic Non-Touch Techniques
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Supported continuous improvement of clinical skills education by participating in lectures and conferences exploring effectiveness of simulation-based training methodologies.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualised attention and success.
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub/Recovery & S.F.A)
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2021
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub/Recovery & S.F.A)
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Hospital Infection Prevention Coordinator
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub & Recovery)
Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
09.2013 - 04.2017
Education
Adult Nursing Diploma DipHE - BSc in Health & Professional Practice -
06.2019
Mentorship - Nursing Mentorship And Sign Off
12.2020
Post Graduate - Surgical First Assistant
01.2018
Infection Prevention Link Nurse: Independent Sector - Nursing Practice
01.2015
Operating Theatre Module - Operating Theatres
01.2015
Skills
- Strong use of initiative
- Honesty and integrity
- Approachability
- Delivering Presentations
- Adaptability
- Working Collaboratively & Relationship Building
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis & Entry
- Process Improvement & Management Collaboration
- Supply Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Training and Coaching
Nursing & Midwifery Council Pin
13H4081E
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/26/91
References
- Marianne Camper, Operations and Process Senior Manager, HealthShare NSW, marianne.camper@health.nsw.gov.au, 0467 809 919
- Louise Coldwell, DeliverEASE Quality Assurance Manager, HealthShare NSW, louise.coldwell@health.nsw.gov.au, 0417472349
- Aoife Doughty, Theatre Manager, Brighton Nuffield Health Hospital, aoife.doughty@nuffieldhealth.com, +447970265933
- Rafid Al-Mahfoudh, Consultant Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon, University Hospital Sussex, rafid@spineandbrain.co.uk, +447877251383
Timeline
Clinical Products Specialist - DeliverEASE Project - HealthShare NSW
05.2023 - Current
Team Leader - DeliverEASE Project - HealthShare NSW
06.2022 - 05.2023
Spinal Clinical Specialist Nurse and S.F.A - Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
ANTT Clinical Skills (causal Teaching) - Brighton University
09.2019 - 06.2022
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub/Recovery & S.F.A) - Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2021
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub/Recovery & S.F.A) - Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Hospital Infection Prevention Coordinator - Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub & Recovery) - Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
09.2013 - 04.2017
Brighton University / De Montfort University - Adult Nursing Diploma DipHE - BSc in Health & Professional Practice,
Brighton University - Mentorship, Nursing Mentorship And Sign Off
De Montfort University - Post Graduate , Surgical First Assistant
De Montfort University - Infection Prevention Link Nurse: Independent Sector, Nursing Practice
Brighton University - Operating Theatre Module, Operating Theatres
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