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Susan Thomas

Coomera Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

A motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Midwife with extensive clinical experience and skills gained across numerous positions. I have provided confident and capable advice and education through all areas of the Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ART) field. I build trust and rapport quickly and easily and have experience working with a wide range of age groups and ethnicities, providing culturally responsive care. I enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team but also have the confidence to work autonomously.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Queensland Fertility Group
06.2016 - Current
  • Education and counselling of patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies.
  • Planning and coordination of patient treatment and services, liaising with all clinic personnel in the provision of infertility services.
  • Perform instrument and circulating nurse roles during transvaginal egg collection procedures adhering to policy and procedures and ACORN standards.
  • Perform transvaginal ultrasound scanning for follicular tracking purposes.
  • Cycle outcome statistics by tracking patient through to birth.
  • Represent QFG nursing staff at conferences and education seminars across Australia.
  • Participate in clinical meetings.
  • Orientation and mentoring of new staff to the clinical area.
  • Compliance with the requirements of the Quality Management System, including undertaking audits and providing reports as required.

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Monash IVF
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Educated patients on fertility treatments and procedures, empowering them with knowledge and confidence in their choices.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during their fertility journey, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, allowing for optimal data analysis and reporting on IVF success rates.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple medical professionals, ensuring timely communication and coordination of care.
  • Phlebotomy for patients undergoing all forms of ART treatment .
  • Assisted in the process of embryo transfer.

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Life Fertility
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans for IVF patients.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction within the clinic.
  • Perform instrument and circulating nurse roles during transvaginal egg collection including support of patient receiving analgesia.

Education

Registered Midwife

Rosie Maternity Hospital, Cambridge
United Kingdom

Registered General Nurse

Bedford General Hospital
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Effective Communication - A well presented individual, with a positive and friendly demeanour Able to build trust and rapport easily and convey complex and technical/medical information in a clear and easily understandable manner
  • Patient Focused & Culturally Aware - Proven ability to provide high quality care and support to individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds Demonstrated sensitivity, empathy and compassion to understand patients' needs and provide clinical excellence at all times
  • Clinical skills - Venepuncture and IM injections, IV cannulation and drug administration, adult resuscitation, intrauterine insemination, abdominal and transvaginal scanning for follicle tracking and embryo implantation, all aspects of theatre nursing
  • Clinical skills - Venepuncture and IM injections, IV cannulation and drug administration, adult resuscitation, intrauterine insemination, abdominal and transvaginal scanning for follicle tracking and embryo implantation, all aspects of theatre nursing
  • Clinical skills - Venepuncture and IM injections, IV cannulation and drug administration, adult resuscitation, intrauterine insemination, abdominal and transvaginal scanning for follicle tracking and embryo implantation, all aspects of theatre nursing

Affiliations

  • Member: Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency 2008-2012 & 2015 - present
  • Member: Queensland Nurses &Midwives Union 2015 - present
  • Member: Australian College of Midwives 2021
  • Member: Midwifery Council of NZ 2014 - 2010

Timeline

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Queensland Fertility Group
06.2016 - Current

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Monash IVF
01.2015 - 06.2016

IVF Nurse Coordinator

Life Fertility
01.2015 - 07.2015

Registered Midwife

Rosie Maternity Hospital, Cambridge

Registered General Nurse

Bedford General Hospital
Susan Thomas