Sharon Hannett
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Over 30 years of working as a cardiothoracic nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with various dynamic roles and activities. I display an excellent understanding of cardiac anatomy, pre and post operative care, coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration as well as strong leadership skills amongst high pressure situations. Having experience in various hospital areas such as ICU, CCU, ED, Education, along with vast roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Liaison Nurse, COVID Monitoring, Clinical Nurse Educator I believe to bring a strong asset of experience and knowledge to my new role. I possess exceptional problem-solving abilities, deep understanding of patient centered care and improving quality of life via planning with the patient and their family. I am excited to be taking on a new challenge in the telehealth space or the NDIS and am willing to further learn and develop my healthcare career.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Liaison Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Strong communication skills regarding educating patients about their current condition, lifestyle changes and treatment options and been a confidant and liaison for them
- Established a trusted relationship with the patients prior to surgery and ensured they have the information they needed for pre- and post-surgery
- Co-ordinated care with surgeons and cardiologists and discussed patients prior to booking them for surgery
- Planning surgery times, booking preadmission clinic appointments and chasing up reports and ensuring dental work up and clearance had been done
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Cardiac Hospital in The Home Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
- Ensuring that ongoing care and delivery of clinical practice is consistent with the RMH values whilst being looked after at home
- Responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and being accountable for the care provided
- Plan nursing care and education in consultation with individuals/significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team
- Communicate with the medical team and advise of any concerns
Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgery
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.1998 - Current
- Provided advanced clinical care throughout a patients journey of pre- and post-heart surgery
- Provide consultation in complex cases, having effective communication ward rounds and be a patient advocate and make informative decisions with the doctors and nurse in charge
- Work in a multidisciplinary team and be a leader and advocate for the staff
- Educate patients and their families about their surgery and how to look after themselves when home and do their rehab effectively
- Mentor junior nurses and promote a supportive team-oriented work environment
Covid Monitoring Team Member
Royal Melbourne Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked in a collaborative team assessing and advising best health practices to people suffering from covid from a work at home environment
- Escalate care to Hospital/Ambulance Victoria if needed, organize antivirals for people via the GP or through the RMH pharmacy department
- Co-ordinate with the co-health team to deliver food/medication to vulnerable people who were suffering from CV who had no support, lived by themselves and financially struggling
UNDERGRADUATE Clinical Nurse Educator, Cardiothoracic and Cardiology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Primarily responsible for coordination and provision of the in-service education and support of nurses undertaking a clinical placement
- Monitor and advise on nursing standards of practice and develop strategies to meet identified needs
- Identify and assist in the implementation of best practice within acute cardiac Nursing through team and individual approaches including ongoing delivery and review of orientation whilst upholding the RMH values
Cardiothoracic Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse
Western Health
02.1992 - 12.1995
Education
Post Grad Diploma - Cardiothoracic Nursing: Nursing
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne01.1996
Timeline
Cardiac Liaison Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Covid Monitoring Team Member
Royal Melbourne Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Cardiac Hospital in The Home Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2018 - Current
UNDERGRADUATE Clinical Nurse Educator, Cardiothoracic and Cardiology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2008 - 06.2011
Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgery
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.1998 - Current
Cardiothoracic Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse
Western Health
02.1992 - 12.1995
Post Grad Diploma - Cardiothoracic Nursing: Nursing
The University of Melbourne
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