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Simone Dunn

Bundaberg,QLD

Summary

Registered Nurse Grade 5 with 5 years of experience in providing quality care to a diverse range of patients. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proven leadership and time-management skills, particularly while working full-time and backfilling clinical nursing roles. I hold a Post Graduate qualification in Nursing and am seeking an opportunity to further develop my professional career by utilizing my skills, knowledge, and passion for nursing.

I am highly motivated, well-organized, and a dedicated team player. As a compassionate nurse, I have a proven ability to deliver patient care effectively in fast-paced environments. I remain calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations and use my strong communication skills and humor to build professional relationships with patients and their families.

As an adaptable professional specializing in theatre nursing, I have experience across various functions in dynamic medical settings. My proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training promotes safe, patient-centered care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

ACTING CLINICAL NURSE (GENERAL SURGERY)

Queensland Health (Bundaberg)
01.2023 - Current
  • My role as acting Clinical Theatre Nurse includes: Take on leadership duties such as: Floor Coordinator, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, provide education opportunities for staff, communicated with representatives of different companies
  • Other Responsibilities included: Ordering stock, completing multiple audits, refine instrument trays, refining overstock orders by tidying and barcoding storerooms.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
01.2019 - Current
  • My role as a full-time Registered Theatre Nurse includes: Follow NMBA, ACORN, ACPAN & NSQHS Standards
  • Follow WBHHS Policy’s and Procedures
  • Buddy with Nursing students
  • Complete perioperative WHO safety check in assessment
  • Providing patient and family centred care daily
  • Medication safety and administration of S3/S4/S8
  • Admit patients through short stay unit / day surgery unit
  • Assisting surgical team as a instrument and circulating nurse
  • Assist anesthetist with induction, extubating and complete patient documentation as anesthetic nurse
  • Work alongside staff and Recover patients in PACU bays
  • Assist with patient handling, patient positioning and pressure area care
  • Interact and communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals
  • In January 2022 I completed several days in ICU with my own HDU patient under supervision team leader
  • As of October 2023, IWFM rostering and allocating of theatre staff.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Education

Certificate in Clinical Nursing -

Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD
12.2019

Bachelor of Nursing -

Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD
12.2018

Skills

  • Circulating and Instrument Nurse duties
  • Minor and Major General Surgery
  • Genealogical and Obstetric Surgery
  • Minor Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Endoscopy Procedures
  • Emergency Surgery
  • Anaesthetic Nurse duties
  • PACU Nurse duties
  • Day Surgery Nursing duties
  • Strong communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Education skills
  • IWFM Rostering & allocating
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Relations
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Supervision
  • Medical Recordkeeping

References

  • Margaret Cook, Clinical Nurse (Educator), Bundaberg Base Hospital Theatre, 0416 886 229, Margaret.Cook@health.qld.gov.au
  • Dr, Senior Medical Officer

Timeline

ACTING CLINICAL NURSE (GENERAL SURGERY)

Queensland Health (Bundaberg)
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
01.2019 - Current

Certificate in Clinical Nursing -

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Nursing -

Central Queensland University
Simone Dunn