Shayne Ridout
North Boambee Valley,Australia
Summary
Proven leader in high-pressure healthcare environment, skilled in team management and patient care coordination. Demonstrates expertise in optimizing workflows and enhancing patient care standards. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new professional landscape.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Enhanced the quality of care provided to patients by creating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2008 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Clinical Nurse Educator- Perioperative Services
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Facilitated open communication between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to improve overall team satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse Educator- Perioperative Services
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
Nurse Practitioner-Operating Theatre
Canberra Area Medical Unit
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Second in charge- Acting NUM when required
- Scrubbing, scouting and Recovery
- Education of staff and preceptoring new staff
- Development and Updating of Policies & Procedures
- Quality Representative
- Development of patient surveys & correlation of patient satisfaction surveys
- Theatre statistics and costings correlation
- Infection Control Audits
- Re development of CSSD and streamlining to adhere to Australian Standards
Registered Nurse Level 2 Plastic Surgery-OR
Lidia Perin Memorial Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Co ordination of Plastic Surgery Services
- Scrubbing and Scouting a variety of specialties
- Evening shift co coordinator
- Nurse educator
Registered Nurse Level 2 Neurosurgery-OR
National Capital Private Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Co- ordination of neurosurgical services
- Nurse educator and preceptor to new staff
- Scubbing, scouting and recovering a variety of patients
- Evening shift co coordinator for theatre
Registered Nurse Acting Level 2- OR
The Canberra Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2000
- Scrubbing, scouting and recovery a variety of patients
- After hours co-coordinator of theatres
Registered Nurse- Operating Theatres
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
01.1993 - 12.1995
Registered Nurse- Operating Theatres
New Hanover Regional Medical Centre
01.1991 - 12.1993
Registered Nurse- Progressive Cardiac/ICU
Mercy Medical Centre
01.1990 - 12.1991
Education
Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment -
TAFE NSW
01.1997
Bachelor of Health Science and Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
01.1993
Certified Nurse Operating Room Certificate -
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
01.1991
Operating Theatre Certificate -
New Hanover Memorial Hospital
01.1989
Diploma of Applied Science and Nursing -
Sydney University
01.1989
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Staff leadership
Timeline
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2008 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator- Perioperative Services
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2008
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Clinical Nurse Educator- Perioperative Services
Goulburn Base Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2005
Nurse Practitioner-Operating Theatre
Canberra Area Medical Unit
01.2004 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse Level 2 Plastic Surgery-OR
Lidia Perin Memorial Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse Level 2 Neurosurgery-OR
National Capital Private Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse Acting Level 2- OR
The Canberra Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse- Operating Theatres
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
01.1993 - 12.1995
Registered Nurse- Operating Theatres
New Hanover Regional Medical Centre
01.1991 - 12.1993
Registered Nurse- Progressive Cardiac/ICU
Mercy Medical Centre
01.1990 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Health Science and Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Certified Nurse Operating Room Certificate -
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Operating Theatre Certificate -
New Hanover Memorial Hospital
Diploma of Applied Science and Nursing -
Sydney University
Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment -
TAFE NSW
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