STEPHI MCLEAN
South Guildford
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) and Paramedic with a progressive career history, in both hospital and out-of-hospital environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. An ethical practitioner, with a strong moral compass who seeks to align their own personal values of integrity, respect, compassion and kindness with the organizational values and culture of the employer. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues through empathetic communication, patient advocacy and a respectful nature. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader, who works well both independently and as a part of a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Collaboration Liaison Officer
St John WA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide interhospital transport (IHPT).
- Referral information and IHPT call prioritisation.
- Resolution of logistics issues, and resource capacity.
- Facilitation of both scheduled and reactive conference discussions with relevant stakeholders from both within and external to St John WA.
- Negotiate solutions between sending and receiving facilities
- Create reports to include key time points, information, metrics, issues and learnings.
- Provide intelligence to WA Country Health Service and St John WA and capturing impacts of patient transfers.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St John Of God Midland Public And Private Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
PARAMEDIC
St John Ambulance WA
04.2021 - Current
- Provide emergency assistance to the Western Australian community responding to 000 calls
- Manage life-threatening conditions including but not limited to; haemorrhage control, anaphylaxis, major trauma, childbirth & cardiac/respiratory arrest
- IV/IO cannulation and medication administration via IV/IO/IM/PO/TOP/SL
- Complex patient extrication and triaging of patients for management and transport priorities
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care records
- Recognising and responding to deterioration in the acutely unwell patient
- Managing patients with complex acute conditions with extensive comorbidities
- ISOBAR Handover to and from clinical staff and liaising within a multidisciplinary team of both internal and external stakeholders
- Complete annual education to ensure care is continually delivered using best practice as per the St John Ambulance WA Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Monitor patients' vital signs and conduct system-based assessments
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Registered Nurse
Child And Adolescent Health Service
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide covid-19 vaccinations to paediatrics, adults, elderly patients and at-risk populations throughout WA
- Assist is setting up and maintaining efficiency in pop up vaccination clinics throughout WA
- Preparation of vaccinations for administration, including the drawing up of medication based on stock requirements for the shift
- Monitor patients post vaccination for signs of adverse reactions
- Provide patient education on covid-19 and covid-19 vaccinations
REGISTERED NURSE
Baptist Care
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Providing care for the elderly, by managing acute to chronic health conditions, including palliation within a residential aged care facility
- Conducting patient assessments, stoma management, wound care, and catheterization
- Planning and supervising safe and compassionate delivery of care from enrolled nurses and care staff
- Liaising within a multidisciplinary team with both internal and external stakeholders
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all administrative tasks, including; patient care records, care plan revisions, patient referrals, pharmacy orders, scheduled medication audits, and ACAT records
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT OFFICER
St John Ambulance WA
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Provide continuation of care for patients requiring transport between medical facilities within the South-West region of Western Australia and within the Perth Metropolitan area
- Attend to low acuity patients within the community and provide backup support to paramedic crews requiring assistance with CPR or patient extrication
- Medication administration via PO/TOP/SL
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care records
- Managing patients with complex acute conditions with extensive comorbidities
- Liaising with the multidisciplinary team both internal and external stakeholders
- Complete annual education to ensure best patient care, that is compliant with St John Ambulance WA's Clinical Practice Guidelines and aligns with current evidence-based practice recommendations
- Monitor patient's vital and conduct system-based assessments
NURSING ASSISTANT
Bunbury Regional Hospital (WACHS)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide a range of hospital-based nursing interventions and services to patients, in order to promote recovery, ensure patient safety and provide support to clinical nursing staff
- Specializing in caring for vulnerable patients such as: youth, mental health and dementia patients requiring 1:1 care
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records
- Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best patient outcomes
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Continual assessment of Skin integrity to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries and to promote healing of community-acquired pressure injuries to the skin
- Perform regular Stoma care, assisting in emptying, monitoring and documenting stoma output
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, oral hygiene, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maintaining continual education qualifications as per WACHS policy
AGED CARE ASSISTANT
Bethanie Fields RACF
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide support to the elderly, working as a part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes, while promoting patient independence and safety
- Specializing in the dementia Ward with a passion for reduction and de-escalation of behavioural issues, through holistic care
- Promoting memory recall and patients' sense of self through visual and audial stimulation
- Care of the palliative, including last offices
- Feeding and positional care of dysphagic patients
- Stoma care, emptying and documenting stoma activity and assessing surrounding skin integrity
- Recognized and reported changes in patient's health status to the Registered Nurse
- Assisted clients with ADLs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted patients in caring for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
- Repositioning bedbound patients to prevent pressure injuries, maintain skin integrity and promote patient comfort
- Build and maintain rapport with clients and family members to facilitate therapeutic relationships
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Perth, WA2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
Perth, WA2020
Skills
- Advanced airway management
- BLS & ALS competencies
- Catheterisation
- Stoma care
- Wound management
- IV, IO cannulation
- Vaccination competency
- Working within Nursing and Paramedic scope of practice
- Accurate documentation of patient care records
- Excellent hand hygiene and aseptic techniques
- Managing scheduled drug registry
Volunteering
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
Australind Sub-centre 2014-2017
- 1000 + hours on road experience working alongside qualified Paramedics
Volunteer Leader
Australind Sub-centre 2016-2017
- Consult with senior management on behalf of volunteers at Australind Sub-station
REFEREES
References available on request.
Timeline
Transport Collaboration Liaison Officer
St John WA
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St John Of God Midland Public And Private Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Child And Adolescent Health Service
08.2021 - 06.2022
PARAMEDIC
St John Ambulance WA
04.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Baptist Care
04.2021 - 11.2021
NURSING ASSISTANT
Bunbury Regional Hospital (WACHS)
01.2016 - 01.2017
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT OFFICER
St John Ambulance WA
07.2015 - 04.2021
AGED CARE ASSISTANT
Bethanie Fields RACF
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
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