Sharee Laing
Summary
I have extensive experience in multiple areas of face to face nursing, most recently in the emergency department. I am competent in organisational skills to maintain flow and optimal care within a busy ED and pride myself in my approachability and ability to team lead. I have the ability to remain calm in life threatening or high risk situations which then in turn assists others to do so. I am confident in educating and mentoring new staff, both junior and senior nursing staff, and new medical staff.
My role as Rapid Intervention Nurse allows me to practice independently and to advocate for safe patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2008 - Current
- In-charge nurse- managing nurses and patients ensuring optimal care and maintaining flow within a busy emergency department. Communication with medical and allied health staff and other wards within a dual campus healthcare system.
- Triage and resuscitation nurse roles
- Rapid Intervention Nurse- a newly developed role enabling prompt assessment and early treatment of patients prior to being reviewed by a medical practitioner
- Maintaining the paediatric portfolio within the department- instigating education of staff and ensuring up to date practice of models of care
- Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Fostering improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse- Paediatric Ward
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2002 - 2009
- In- charge of shift, small paediatric ward, often working completely independently
- General ward roles caring for medical and surgical paediatric patients
- Rostering of staff
Registered Nurse- Oncology
Royal Children's Hospital
06.1996 - 09.2000
- In-charge role in a large paediatric oncology unit
- General ward roles involving chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant, patient and parent education
- Rostering
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medistaff Australia Nursing Agency
04.1996 - 06.1996
- General ward nursing across Sydney suburban hospitals and nursing homes. Medical, surgical, orthopaedic, day procedure and geriatrics.
Registered Nurse- Gynaecology
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
01.1994 - 02.1996
- General ward duties- extensive gynaecology nursing, additional ear/nose/throat, vascular, orthopaedics and oncology nursing
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
02.1991 - 12.1993
- General ward duties within haematology/bone marrow transplant, renal transplant, urology, gynaecology, oncology, neurology and neurosurgery.
Assistant in Nursing
Bloomfield Psychiatric Hospital
06.1990 - 07.1990
- General ward duties addressing hygiene and nutrition requirements of psychiatric patients
Assistant in Nursing
Broken Hill Base Hospital
12.1988 - 01.1989
- General ward duties addressing geriatric patients hygiene and nutrition requirements
Education
Post Graduate Certificate Emergency Nursing
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC2011
Certificate in Chemotherapy Nursing Practice - Oncology Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Glebe, NSW1999
Clinical Issues of Gynaecology - Gynaecology Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Glebe, NSW1995
Bachelor of Nursing- Conversion Course -
University of New England
Armidale, NSW1993
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW1990
Skills
- In-charge nurse
- Triage
- Resuscitation nurse
- Rapid Intervention Nurse
- Education and mentoring
- Paediatric special interest and knowledge
Referees
Claire King
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Albury Wodonga Health- Wodonga ED
0429 940228
Heather O'Connor
Associate Nurse Manager
Albury Wodonga Health- Wodonga ED
0417 412038
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse- Paediatric Ward
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2002 - 2009
Registered Nurse- Oncology
Royal Children's Hospital
06.1996 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medistaff Australia Nursing Agency
04.1996 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse- Gynaecology
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
01.1994 - 02.1996
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
02.1991 - 12.1993
Assistant in Nursing
Bloomfield Psychiatric Hospital
06.1990 - 07.1990
Assistant in Nursing
Broken Hill Base Hospital
12.1988 - 01.1989
Post Graduate Certificate Emergency Nursing
Deakin University
Certificate in Chemotherapy Nursing Practice - Oncology Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Clinical Issues of Gynaecology - Gynaecology Nursing
NSW College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing- Conversion Course -
University of New England
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Sturt University