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Suzanne Elliott

Suzanne Elliott

Walcha,Australia

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Nursing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Telehealth Nurse

Aspen Medical
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to telehealth nursing practice, enhancing service delivery and patient experience.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, promoting trust between nurse and patient through compassionate virtual interactions.
  • Assisted in the development of telehealth protocols and procedures, contributing to the overall success of the program.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices when delivering telehealth nursing services, ensuring safe and effective care for all patients.
  • Prioritized patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs while discussing any concerning changes or trends with appropriate healthcare providers promptly.

Registered Nurse

Pulse Nursing Agency
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Casual pool

Walcha MPS
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Working in my capacity as a Registered Nurse incorporating Aged Care & Acute.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Flight Nurse

IHM -SOS
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • To assist as part of a team to ensure the safe movement of detainees around Australia & repatriated back to their country of origin
  • Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
  • Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
  • Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.

International Flight Nurse

IOM: International Organisation for Migration
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Engaged under casual contract to escort & repatriate clients back home due to ongoing illness & psychosocial issues.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with referring facilities through professional conduct during patient transfers and consultations.
  • Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, timely medical care during air transport.
  • Managed onboard inventory of medications and supplies to ensure adequate preparation for each mission.

Casual pool

HNEHS - Armidale Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Casual pool in Clark Centre & Medical ward
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Casual Pool

Walcha MPS
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Working in my capacity as a Registered Nurse incorporating Aged Care: Emergency & Acute.

Immunisation Nurse

SWSLHD
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Part of the Covid Immunisation workforce

Casual pool

SWSAHS Campbelltown Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked in Mental health & Emergency Department

Nurse Facilitator - at Notre Dame University

Notre Dame University
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated 2nd & 3rd year Nursing students assisted with clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurse - Nurse Reliever at Trundle MPS

Western New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Working at Multi purpose hospital which included Residential Aged Care patients, Acute and Emergency Dept.
  • Working under the Service Manager, responsible for the day-to-day running of the MPS. Liaising with Orange Hospital when patients present with chest pain, sending ECG’s via life pak & co-ordinating retrieval to regional hospital.

Nurse Facilitator

Medical Staff Nursing Agency
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Facilitating students from various universities on clinical placements
  • Ensuring the clinical outcomes were met in order for their ongoing Education.

Registered Nurse - Casual Pool at Campbelltown Hospital

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Working on all ward in Campbelltown Hospital in all aspects of nursing care within the scope of a Registered Nurse. Nurse - Casual pool.
  • Worked mostly in Emergency Dept.

Clinic Nurse - Casual Pool at Browne St Community Mental Health Service

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Facilitate injections and run the Clinic for over 200 clients receiving injections for Mental Health issues, care coordination of clients, writing care plans implementing strategies to enable clients to live in the community.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes non-government Organisations, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure clients receive ongoing continuity of care.

Registered Nurse - at Clinical work at Fregon Aboriginal Settlement

Nangampa Health Council
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Liaised with RMO over phone to ascertain need for flying doctor service.
  • Gained great physical assessment & diagnostic skills.
  • Gained knowledge in pathology skills.
  • Gained knowledge in women’s health & diagnostic skills associated with STI’s.
  • Obtained great cultural knowledge of our indigenous population.

Registered Nurse - at Campbelltown Hospital

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Serve as Registered nurse caring for patients with acute illnesses, including acute congestive failure, acute myocardial infraction, medical & surgical nursing.
  • Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness. Flexibility in a number of different work areas:
  • Provide strong contributions as member of nursing staff, time management skills; and
  • Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

Registered Nurse - Remote Area Nursing - Nursing Australia

Greater Southern Area Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • Registered nurse in charge of 15 bed hospital, under the directions of Greater Southern Area Health Service & town doctor, acquired knowledge of Triage assessment tools.Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Rural Health.

Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit

Campbelltown Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Delivered a complete range of services and expertise. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
  • Part of a team of a 25 bed Coronary Care Unit.
  • Maintained monitoring skills with EGC’s and 12 lead monitoring.
  • Worked with and educated both patients & families thus ensuring better outcomes for recovery.

Registered Nurse - Case Worker at Coopers Cottage Methadone Unit

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Delivered care to Drug & Alcohol clients daily, handling a large caseload. Delivered crisis counselling & individual counselling when required. Liaised with Department of Community Services and the courts on behalf of the clients and their families, not always in the capacity that the clients would have preferred, but one in which ensured the foremost safety of their children. Organised and facilitated meetings within the unit, which ensured ongoing staff education. In addition, continuation of quality cares. Dosing methadone, bupanorphine and other pharmacological medications on a daily basis.

Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Unit at Campbelltown Hospital

Campbelltown Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2000
  • Delivered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse on a multicare surgical ward incorporating pre and post of care, to patients with Orthopaedic, Gynaecological issues.
  • Proficient in care of Patient Controlled Analgesia machines & imeds baxters etc
  • Knowledge in care of drains, dressings etc.

Enrolled Nurse - Medical Ward at Western Suburbs Hospital

Western Suburbs Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, incorporating all aspects of Medical Nursing and Forming part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance the ongoing care of patients

Trainee Enrolled Nurse - at Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Hospital

Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, trained in all aspects of Rehabilitation Nursing specifically spinal injuries with the daily and ongoing day-today care of patients. Liaised with family and a multidisciplinary team for best outcome for patients.
  • Attained Enrolled Nursing Certificate course at MeadowBank TAFE.

Education

Responsible service alcohol & Gambling

01.2023

Certificate 3 - Floristry

Pearson Florist Sydney
Sydney, NSW
01.2018

Bachelor Degree - Nursing

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
01.2000

Enrolled Nurse Conversion Course Certificate - undefined

Wetherill Park TAFE
Wetherill Park, NSW
01.1996

Enrolled Nurse Certificate - undefined

Meadowbank TAFE
Meadowbank, NSW
01.1988

Secretarial Course - Typing & Computer Literacy

Bankstown TAFE
Bankstown, NSW
01.1977

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Telehealth Nurse

Aspen Medical
01.2025 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

Pulse Nursing Agency
09.2024 - 11.2024

Casual Pool

Walcha MPS
01.2023 - 01.2023

Casual pool

Walcha MPS
01.2022 - 07.2024

Casual pool

HNEHS - Armidale Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023

Immunisation Nurse

SWSLHD
01.2021 - 01.2021

Flight Nurse

IHM -SOS
01.2020 - 02.2024

Casual pool

SWSAHS Campbelltown Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021

Nurse Facilitator - at Notre Dame University

Notre Dame University
01.2019 - 01.2019

International Flight Nurse

IOM: International Organisation for Migration
01.2018 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse - Nurse Reliever at Trundle MPS

Western New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2018 - 01.2019

Nurse Facilitator

Medical Staff Nursing Agency
01.2018 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse - Casual Pool at Campbelltown Hospital

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2015 - 01.2018

Clinic Nurse - Casual Pool at Browne St Community Mental Health Service

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2009 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse - at Clinical work at Fregon Aboriginal Settlement

Nangampa Health Council
01.2008 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse - at Campbelltown Hospital

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse - Remote Area Nursing - Nursing Australia

Greater Southern Area Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit

Campbelltown Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse - Case Worker at Coopers Cottage Methadone Unit

South West Sydney New South Wales Area Health Service
01.2000 - 01.2003

Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Unit at Campbelltown Hospital

Campbelltown Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2000

Enrolled Nurse - Medical Ward at Western Suburbs Hospital

Western Suburbs Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1993

Trainee Enrolled Nurse - at Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Hospital

Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988

Certificate 3 - Floristry

Pearson Florist Sydney

Bachelor Degree - Nursing

Western Sydney University

Enrolled Nurse Conversion Course Certificate - undefined

Wetherill Park TAFE

Enrolled Nurse Certificate - undefined

Meadowbank TAFE

Secretarial Course - Typing & Computer Literacy

Bankstown TAFE

Responsible service alcohol & Gambling

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