Dedicated Critical care nurse with over 20 years of direct patient care experience in working in intensive care
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels of the multidisciplinary team patients and families,
A lateral thinker who uses an analytical approach to problem solving, advocating patients needs and providing high quality nursing care
Responsible for groups of year 2 and 3 nursing students facilitating clinical experience in both medical and surgical areas,
Facilitating practical and theoretical education in clinical settings in 2 week blocks.
Assessment and mentoring of students
Care of head injury and trauma patients.
In Charge shifts including unit management and administration
Facilitator of in-service education
I love to keep fit and enjoy going swimming at my local gym. I spend a lot of time walking my dog.
Over the years i have been fortunate to travel extensively and have always got a holiday in the pipeline,
Each year I ensure that all my mandatory competencies are updated- last updated October 2024.
The ICU units which I work regularly I attend updates and training where possible.
I am a member of ANMF