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Tabitha Kellock

Kellyville,NSW

Summary

A Senior Nurse in the field of Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy offering excellent and proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.

Experience with EMR, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with a passion to deliver excellent evidence based care for optimal outcomes.

Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across the past 8 years of professional growth within the management role.

Challenged to keep the unit running efficiently and of a high standard and performance within the Private sector of Health.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Registered Nurse, NSW.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Unit Manger

Day Oncology and Infusion Centre
12.2017 - 03.2024
  • A 15-chair infusion centre catering for approximately 80% oncology/ haematology and 20% Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service, Neurological and other supportive infusions.
  • This includes services to clinical trials across oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, and Neurology
  • The department services approximately 420 patients per month, serviced by a small and effective team of highly skilled Nurses, recruited to contribute positively to the team dynamic.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Day Oncology Infusion Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • My role at MUH as CNS required a high level of patient centred, evidence based care in an ambulatory adult infusion centre, predominantly caring for and oncology patients, along with those requiring infusions for those with neurological disorders and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as providing supplemental infusions such as blood products and ferinject infusions
  • Responsibilities included Leadership ,as team leader and professional support to the fellow staff.

Registered Nurse

Healthscope
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • My Primary roles as a Registered Nurse at Norwest: Intravenous cannulation, Blood collection, Patient and carer education, Patient assessment of side effects and management of same, Care of IV access devices such as Portacaths, PICCs and intravenous catheters, The administration of chemotherapy agents and supportive therapies, Monoclonal antibodies, Bisphosphonates, Blood products, Holistic care of patients, referrals made when appropriate, e.g
  • Community nurses, palliative care, psychologist, Communication with a wide range of specialists, nurses, Pathologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, The education and ongoing support of new and fellow colleagues.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Northern Cancer Institute Ramsey
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • My main responsibility as Clinical Nurse Specialist in this private oncology clinic was the holistic care of oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and/or blood products
  • This involved: Education of patients in admissions clinic, Patient assessment, Blood collection, Assessment of blood results, Cannulation, Care of IV devices such as cannulas, PICCs and Portacaths, The administration of chemotherapy agents, Antiemetics, Blood products, Other associated agents such as bisphosphonates and monoclonal drugs, Education, support and counselling to both the patient and their significant others, Maintenance and improvement of clinical knowledge through in-services and conferences, Involvement in the Preceptorship Program for both new employees and new graduate nurses.

Registered Nurse

ACT Health
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Caring for inpatient Ward based patients: Providing care to highly dependent Oncology and Haematology patients who may have had stem cell transplants, Administration of high dose chemotherapy, Infection control for patients, Administration of blood products, Care of IV lines and devices such as CVC Lines, Portacaths, Hickman Catheters, PICC lines, syringe drivers and CADD pumps, Accurate assessment of pain control in palliative care patients, Precepting university students, new graduates and new staff to the ward.

Registered Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

St George Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Caring for Inpatient Ward based patients: Experience in acting NUM, Regular In-Charge of shifts, Preceptor of new graduates, On the Intravenous Committee, Insertion and care of catheters, portacaths, central lines and cannulas, Administration of chemotherapy and radiotherapy including brachytherapy, Administration of blood products, Provide education, knowledge and emotional support for both patients and their families.

Registered Nurse

Prince Henry Public Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Working with HIV, AIDS and infectious patients, Caring for respite, rehabilitation, surgical and medical patients, Provided a safe, comfortable environment for patients in end stage disease, Infection control, Administration of blood products, chemotherapy and trial medication, Assisted with lumbar punctures, bone marrow extraction, insertion of PICC and CVC lines, Care of patients pre and post operatively, Administration of oxygen therapy, operational knowledge of CPAP, Providing educational knowledge and emotional support for the patient, their families and carers, Providing full nurse care for those who no longer wished to be actively treated
  • This included pain management with the use of PIVD morphine regime, Regular In-Charge of shift, Attended courses including Venipuncture and IV cannulation.

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Assessment and council of new inmates, and those discharging to other facilities and to home
  • Providing emergency care and assessment of those presenting with illness, involved in an incident and or emergency
  • Without a Doctor onsite this required good, sound clinical skill and excellent communication skills
  • I managed the methadone program during my time employed here which included running the weekly clinic with the Dr and coordinating the daily clinic for those registered on the methadone program
  • The position also required being the on call Nurse overnight if assessment and intervention was required during these hours.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing -

Australian College of Nursing
01.2015

Introductory Massage - Module 1 -

Australian College of Massage
01.1999

Certificate in Chemotherapy Nursing Practice -

The NSW College of Nursing
01.1998

Clinical Preceptorship -

University of Canberra
01.1997

Chemotherapy Administration Programme -

St George Hospital and Community Health - Division of Cancer Services
01.1996

Diploma of Applied Science in Nursing -

Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW
01.1989

Higher School Certificate -

Kelso High School, Kelso, NSW
01.1987

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership and management
  • Skills and competencies across the medical oncology field
  • Completed EviQ Modules for Introduction to Radiation Oncology

References

  • Alynne Ledesma, Manager and Acting DON, Macquarie University Hospital,

     0451 930 926

  • Deb O'Neil, Previous DON and Manger, Macquarie University Hospital,

     0400 342 434

Timeline

Nurse Unit Manger

Day Oncology and Infusion Centre
12.2017 - 03.2024

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Day Oncology Infusion Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

Healthscope
01.2010 - 01.2016

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Northern Cancer Institute Ramsey
01.2004 - 01.2011

Registered Nurse

ACT Health
01.1996 - 01.1997

Registered Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

St George Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1996

Registered Nurse

Prince Henry Public Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1995

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
01.1992 - 01.1993

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing -

Australian College of Nursing

Introductory Massage - Module 1 -

Australian College of Massage

Certificate in Chemotherapy Nursing Practice -

The NSW College of Nursing

Clinical Preceptorship -

University of Canberra

Chemotherapy Administration Programme -

St George Hospital and Community Health - Division of Cancer Services

Diploma of Applied Science in Nursing -

Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW

Higher School Certificate -

Kelso High School, Kelso, NSW

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