Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
QUALIFICATIONS
Timeline
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Scott Peers

Kellyville,Australia

Summary

My post-graduate studies have significantly broadened my clinical knowledge and expertise in various nursing specialties. Alongside my clinical experience, I have also developed strong teaching skills through my roles as a clinical facilitator and Education Manager. I am proud of my extensive experience in Emergency Care and Intensive Care, which demonstrates my clinical competence in these areas.

I am also proud and honoured to work as a Remote Nurse Providing primary health care to indigenous population with limited access to quality health care and prearitioners.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Care flight
01.2018
  • Domestic based

International Medical Escort (IHMS)
01.2017

Care-flight International
01.2017
  • Current casual employment

Remote Area Nursing Locum
01.2016
  • 5 Week

Clinical Facilitator

University Notre Dame
01.2015
  • Ongoing casual contract

Quality Services Coordinator

WentWest Medicare Local Blacktown
01.2015
  • Partners in Recovery for WentWest Medicare Local Blacktown Program Coordination- Within a team environment, undertake monthly reviews and regular monitoring activities to ensure quality program delivery, Support the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic planning activities and processes for the successful transition of PIR participants to the NDIS
  • Staff Support-Identify, coordinate and facilitate training and development activities for staff
  • Relationship management and support relationships with external community stakeholders, community members and service providers

Manager

Vital Home Health Services
01.2013
  • This role involved working with clients under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) scheme, client visits, and involvement in policies and procedures for the company

Full-Time Emergency Department

Hills Private Hospital
01.2004
  • The secondment for19 months (OHS/Education/Quality and Risk Manager) was under the umbrella of my portfolio I did for19 months (about one and a half years) from the beginning of2007 to the end of2008
  • From2001 to2006, I was a senior registered nurse who worked in Coronary Care, the ICU, and Emergency
  • I was often rostered to work “in charge."

ICU Specialist Intensive Care at home
01.2021 - Current

Casual RN

Westmead Hospital
04.2015 - Current
  • I am employed full-time as a Casual RN at Westmead Hospital
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ability to conduct a comprehensive, structured nursing assessment
  • Analyse and interpret the clinical condition of the patient and the ability to recognise deteriorating clinical conditions and manage
  • Effective communication with families, colleagues, and medical personnel and the ability to communicate complex clinical information and findings to medical consultants
  • Provision of planned care to patients
  • Maintain good OHS (Occupational Health & Safety), Infection control and clinical governance of my practice
  • Practical ED/ICU assessment and documentation skills
  • Maintain skill and knowledge base through attending services, Professional development, and further professional education

Paramedic/Critical Care Nurse

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Offered diligent assistance during critical medical situations including cardiac incidents, traumatic injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, and breathing difficulties.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.

Critical Care Specialist Onsite Oil Refinery

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022

Paramedic/Critical Care Nurse

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022

Provided essential care in critical situations.

Operational Manager

Bravo Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • My role involved securing contracts and submitting contract management to secure this client through the Department of DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
  • My role involved policy and procedure development, liaising with various stakeholders on managing this client, and regular reports on the work and status Jo look of this client regarding care needs
  • I was also one of four specialist nurses who provided24-hour ongoing care and supervision
  • This care included FIFO to Melbourne during the period of COVID-19 as he was not able to freely travel between his home in NSE and specialist treatment in Victoria due to the strict lockdown conditions

Flight Nurse

Care Flight
01.2014 - 03.2015

ED (Emergency Department)

Westmead Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014

Clinical Facilitator (Casual)

TAFE NSW (North Sydney Campus), University of Western Sydney (UWS) and Australian Catholic University (ACU)
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided leadership and management of the learning process within a clinical environment for students undertaking the Certificate IV Enrolled Nurse and Bachelor of Nursing Degree
  • Maintained proactive, positive interaction and communication with teachers and students
  • -Assisted students in completing their Training Record Book through reflection on clinical outcomes related to learning outcomes
  • Monitored the student completion of required documentation such as nursing notes and fluid balance charts
  • Maintained and monitored adherence to the facility rules and procedures in the ward environment

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Australia & Drake Medox
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • I have worked as a specialist for two nursing agencies in various hospitals and departments, including rural and remote placements
  • I have worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Intensive Care and Critical Care
  • Hospitals
  • Norwest Private Hospital (formally The Hills Private Hospital)
  • Westmead Private Hospital
  • Westmead Public Hospital
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
  • Hornsby Hospital
  • Ryde Hospital
  • Departments
  • Emergency & Intensive Care
  • Coronary Care
  • Accident & Emergency
  • Paediatrics & Orthopaedics

Nursing Unit Manager

NUM Medical & Surgical Unit
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • NUM Medical/Surgical Unit required coordinating the delivery of quality patient care through effective leadership, change management, resource allocation and fiscal responsibility while providing best practice and clinical supervision

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Cardiothoracic

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996

Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic Unit

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1994

Education

Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing

Avondale College

Graduate Diploma - Paramedics

Edith Cowen University
Western Australia
05.2022

Graduate Diploma - Paramedics (Intensive Care)

Edith Cowan University
01.2021

Masters Advanced Nursing - Emergency Care

University of Newcastle
01.2015

Master of Nursing - Critical Care

Avondale College
01.2005

Graduate Diploma Acute Care - Critical Care

Avondale College
Sydney, NSW
05.2002

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of New South Wales
01.1998

Post-Graduate Diploma of Nursing - Acute Care

Avondale College
01.1995

Skills

    Working for careflight based in Gove, Northern Territory as well as Remote Area Nurse

Training

  • Advanced Life Saving Obstetrics Workshop (ALSO) - (December2014)
  • MEC Course (Maternity Emergency Care course) - (December2014)
  • 'RESUS4KIDS' Paediatric life support training program for health care rescuers (November2014)
  • Burns Management Course - National Critical Care Trauma and ResponseCentre (NCCTRC)(September2014)
  • Emergency Nursing Paediatric Course (September2014)
  • HUET and fixed Wing ((July2014)
  • ALS2/PLS2 (June2014)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Care Course) (April2012)
  • FEAST (Fives Education, Assessment & Skills Training) Training Day (May2012)
  • Trauma Education Meeting (June2012)
  • Nurse Practitioner Study Day (June2012)
  • Eye Emergency Clinician Education (October2011)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2021 - Graduate Diploma Paramedics (Intensive Care), Edith Cowan University
  • 2017 -Advanced Remote Emergency Course/ALS(CRANA)
  • 2017 - International Aeromedical Retrieval Course - Care flight
  • 2016-Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program SA
  • 2016-Pharmocotherapeutics for RANs
  • 2015-Masters Advanced Nursing (Emergency Care)
  • University of Newcastle
  • 2007 - Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S(Occupational Health & Safety)) Management Certificate
  • 2007 - Introduction to Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator Training
  • QBE Insurance
  • 2007 - Certificate IV in Training and Workplace Assessment
  • Box Hill Training Institute
  • 1994 - Teaching Nurses: Continuing Education Certificate Course
  • The NSW College of Nursing
  • 1994 - ECG Interpretation Course
  • Sydney Adventist Hospital

Timeline

ICU Specialist Intensive Care at home
01.2021 - Current

Paramedic/Critical Care Nurse

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022

Critical Care Specialist Onsite Oil Refinery

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022

Paramedic/Critical Care Nurse

Careflight
05.2020 - 01.2022

Operational Manager

Bravo Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2021

Care flight
01.2018

International Medical Escort (IHMS)
01.2017

Care-flight International
01.2017

Remote Area Nursing Locum
01.2016

Casual RN

Westmead Hospital
04.2015 - Current

Clinical Facilitator

University Notre Dame
01.2015

Quality Services Coordinator

WentWest Medicare Local Blacktown
01.2015

Flight Nurse

Care Flight
01.2014 - 03.2015

Manager

Vital Home Health Services
01.2013

ED (Emergency Department)

Westmead Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014

Full-Time Emergency Department

Hills Private Hospital
01.2004

Clinical Facilitator (Casual)

TAFE NSW (North Sydney Campus), University of Western Sydney (UWS) and Australian Catholic University (ACU)
01.2004 - 01.2006

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Australia & Drake Medox
01.2000 - 01.2004

Nursing Unit Manager

NUM Medical & Surgical Unit
01.1996 - 01.2000

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Cardiothoracic

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996

Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic Unit

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1994

Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing

Avondale College

Graduate Diploma - Paramedics (Intensive Care)

Edith Cowan University

Masters Advanced Nursing - Emergency Care

University of Newcastle

Master of Nursing - Critical Care

Avondale College

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of New South Wales

Post-Graduate Diploma of Nursing - Acute Care

Avondale College

Graduate Diploma - Paramedics

Edith Cowen University

Graduate Diploma Acute Care - Critical Care

Avondale College
Scott Peers