TANIA WILKINSON

• Removal and insertion Indwelling and suprapubic catheters
• Educate and teach self-intermittent catheterization
• Removal of ureteric stents
• Bladder scan patients
• Assist and observe insertion of IDC with use of guide wire and cystoscopy
• Manage 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day
• Review and assess inpatients when referrals are received throughout hospital
• Assist with updating policy and procedures to keep in line with up to date and best practice guidelines
• Complete new referrals provide education and support for CMASS, CAPS and NDIS letters
• Ordering of supplies for CMASS patients
• Provide and send information for self-funded patients/retirees
• Managed inventory of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and controlling costs
• Participated in policy development processes within the healthcare organization, influencing changes that improved the overall efficiency of operations
• Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, offering guidance on complex cases or challenging situations requiring advanced expertise
• Developed strong relationships with physicians, ensuring clear communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Daily doctor rounds, updates to doctors and corresponding teams
• Allocation of direct and ED admissions
• Support/education of 6 team members on floor and other wards as needed
• Staff and Patient advocate
• Envi Board-allocation of 6 staff/30 patients/discharge, Allied Health referrals-liaising with same, Acuity setting
• Maintain strong working relationships with doctors and allied health staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention and care.
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
• Mentor new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the team.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
• Act as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the team.
• Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the team.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
• Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.

ASurgical Pre/Post-op care to Discharge

• Infection Controls Measures
• Patient Advocacy
• Preceptor for Students/Graduates
• Clinical Skills
• Ward Blood Champion and Pain Resource Nurse
• Documentation
• Care of Routine and Complex Surgical Procedures
• Clinical Nurse – Acute Pain Service
• Hospital Rounds with Anesthetists
• Data Entry
• Epidural site checks/Letters
• Patient/staff Education
• PCA/Epidural/Ketamine Infusion problem solving
• General Pain Enquires/Troubleshooting
• Relief Clinical Nurse
• Supervise/Support offer advice to team of 6 staff members
• Allocation of staff/patients/beds
• Assisting with KPI’s
• Ward rounds with doctors
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team