SHARON CROOKE
Nundah,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with 35 years in the healthcare field, specializing in Critical Care and Cancer Care. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional patient care, navigate complex healthcare systems, and achieve positive patient outcomes. Utilizing comprehensive clinical background to guide and support individuals throughout their healthcare journey. Committed to contributing to QLD Health, Metro North's mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the community. Continuously striving for excellence in patient advocacy, education, and support.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Services
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
02.2014 - Current
- Provide excellent skill-based care of patients in the Day Oncology Unit and Medical Oncology/Haematology Outpatient Department.
- Perform thorough patient assessments utilising Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) scale and act accordingly to performance status changes and health deviations.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnosis, cancer care, disease process, treatment protocols, potential side effects and symptom management.
- Access and maintenance of PICC and Port-a-cath central venous access devices and expert competence in PIVC insertion.
- Administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to patients under the EVIQ and ADAC guidelines, including treatments as part of Research Clinical Trials.
- Administration of non-cancer related infusions for medical, non-malignant haematology and rheumatology patients.
- Administration of blood and blood products engaging principles of Patient Blood Management and Haemovigilence.
- Appropriately respond to infusion-related reactions in accordance with EVIQ and ADAC guidelines.
- Perform therapeutic venesection.
- Assume Team Leader responsibilities in the Day Oncology Unit providing expert supervision, directing patient flow, collaborating with team members and ensuring best practice.
- Hand Hygiene Auditor
Registered Nurse - Hospital in the Home
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Deliver efficient and competent care to patients outside of the hospital setting as an "external ward", necessitating co-ordination with patients to facilitate home visits.
- Communicate and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team in the community environment to enhance patient care and maintain best practice.
- Astute patient assessment.
- Access and maintain PICC lines for the purpose of intermittent or continuous medication administration.
- IV cannulation and phlebotomy.
- Perform point-of-contact INR testing.
- Wound care including maintaining VAC dressings.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, disease processes, and self-care strategies.
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Provided expert care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Perform Continuous Veno-venous Haemodialysis (CVVHD)
- Assist with complex procedures such as Tracheostomy insertion, CVC placement.
Registered Nurse - Vascular Access Service
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Provide skilled service of PIVC insertion and phlebotomy hospital-wide.
- Attend PICC line surveillance, data collection and data entry.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
- Exercised autonomous decision-making and prioritising of service provision and resource allocation.
Registerd Nurse - General Practice Clinic
Fernlands Radius Medical Centre
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Healthcare assessments - patients of all ages
- Vaccine administration
- Patient recalls for follow-up treatments and appointments
- Wound care
- Assist with procedures including minor operations
- Patient education across
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatments, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Cairns Base Hospital - Qld Health
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided expert care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Perform Continuous Veno-venous Haemodialysis (CVVHD)
- Assist with complex procedures such as Tracheostomy insertion, CVC placement.
Clinical Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Townsville General Hospital - Qld Health
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Provided expert care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Perform Continuous Veno-venous Haemodialysis (CVVHD)
- Assist with complex procedures such as Tracheostomy insertion, CVC placement.
Education
Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC)
The Prince Charles Hospital
2015
Critical Care Nursing
Royal Brisbane Hospital
1996
Hyperbaric Nursing
Townsville General Hospital
1995
General Nursing
Townsville General Hospital
1992
Skills
- Patient-centred Care: Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care, prioritising the individual needs and preferences of each patient throughout their healthcare journey
- Clinical Expertise: Extensive clinical experience spanning 35 years with specialised knowledge in Critical Care and Cancer Care treatments and procedures, enabling effective assessment, planning and coordination of patient care
- Healthcare Navigation: Proficient in navigating complex healthcare systems and resources, adept at guiding patients and their families through the healthcare continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, education and follow-up care, while ensuring seamless transitions to continuity of care
- Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, facilitating clear and effective communication with patients, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams Strong patient advocacy skills, advocating for patients' rights, preferences and needs within the healthcare system
- Collaborative Teamwork: A team player with proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, indigenous health workers and more to optimise patient outcomes and ensure comprehensive care delivery
- Patient Education and Empowerment: Skilled in providing patient education and empowerment, equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to actively participate in their healthcare decisions, self-manage their conditions, and navigate the healthcare system with confidence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling timely assessment of patient needs, identification of barriers to care, and implementation of innovative solutions to address complex healthcare challenges
- Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, staying abreast of current healthcare trends, best practices, and evidence-based interventions to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in alignment with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements
References
Emma Wynd
Nurse Unit Manager
Cancer Care Services Metro North
The Prince Charles Hospital Site
3139 5439
emma.wynd@health.qld.gov.au
Daniel Fitzgerald
Clinical Nurse/Clinical Facilitator
Cancer Care Services Metro North
The Prince Charles Hospital Site
0404475849
daniel.fitzgerald@health.qld.gov.au
Registration
Current AHPRA registration
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Services
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse - Hospital in the Home
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
01.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse - Vascular Access Service
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
06.2011 - 12.2013
Registerd Nurse - General Practice Clinic
Fernlands Radius Medical Centre
07.2010 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
The Prince Charles Hospital - Qld Health
01.2002 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Cairns Base Hospital - Qld Health
01.2000 - 01.2002
Clinical Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Townsville General Hospital - Qld Health
01.1993 - 01.2000
Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC)
The Prince Charles Hospital
Critical Care Nursing
Royal Brisbane Hospital
Hyperbaric Nursing
Townsville General Hospital
General Nursing
Townsville General Hospital
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