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Sheridan Kulper

Pinnaroo,SA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered with AHPRA for Twenty Two years. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Unit Manager

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
10.2016 - Current

* Management of consumer services for various programs such as CHSP, HCP and NDIS

* Management of staff including rostering, Criminal History Screening, mandatory Training and PR&D

* Auditing of service provision, identification of gaps in services

* Development of Work Instructions and Procedures

* Development of staff competencies

* Auditing of restrictive practices

* Budget Management

* Accreditation processes

* Recruitment of new staff

* Advocating for local communities

* Consumer data collection for generation of bills.

* Work as part of Multi-Disciplinary Team

Community Nurse

Mallee Community Health Service/RMCLHN
03.2007 - 10.2016

* Coordinated all care, care planning and staffing for services provided to consumers in the community.

* Rostering for adequate and safe levels of staff

* Maintained staff training and regulatory compliance

* Undertook audits

* Patient data collection and recording for the generation of client accounts.

* Worked as part of multi disciplinary team

* Worked closely with Medical officers in providing care

* Undertook all nursing care in the home including wound care, venepuncture, PICC line care, Administration of medication etc.

Community Palliative Care Nurse

Mallee Community Health Service/RMCLHN
07.2004 - 03.2007
  • Developed and implemented individualised care plan for each patient while following Medical officer instructions.
  • Documented detailed patient records accurately and timely, ensuring continuity of care across all members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Supported consumers with symptom management.
  • Provided support to the consumers support network.
  • Worked collaboratively as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team
  • Worked with Support groups and developments of support groups where none existed in the community.

Registered Nurse

Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital/RMCLHN
01.2002 - 07.2004
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed Outpatient and Emergency Department.
  • Worked with RFDS for patient retrievals.
  • Provided care to Acute and Residential patients.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
12.2001

Skills

  • Supervision of Staff
  • Compassionate Care
  • Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written
  • Management of KPI's for specific programs
  • Assistance with management of complex consumers
  • Management of Health service
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Excellent Computer skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Wound Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Conflict Management
  • Care Delivery
  • Task Delegation

Timeline

Nurse Unit Manager

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
10.2016 - Current

Community Nurse

Mallee Community Health Service/RMCLHN
03.2007 - 10.2016

Community Palliative Care Nurse

Mallee Community Health Service/RMCLHN
07.2004 - 03.2007

Registered Nurse

Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital/RMCLHN
01.2002 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of South Australia
Sheridan Kulper