Tansy Buchanan
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in clinical assessment, critical thinking and team leadership. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, prioritising efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical and surgical nursing care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tasmanian Health Service
10.2022 - Current
- Worked regularly as the shift coordinator ensuring safe and timely discharges and admissions to facilitate patient flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Tasmanian Health Service
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Participated actively in recruitment efforts.
- Optimised staffing levels on the unit to maintain nurse-to-patient ratios while minimising overtime expenses.
- Managed critical incidents effectively via the Safety Reporting and Learning System (SRLS).
- Conducted professional development assessment conversations and assisted staff with professional goal setting.
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked in a High Dependency Unit managing the care needs for acute and deteriorating patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered high risk medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered direct patient care to medical and surgical patients in a rural and remote hospital.
- Assisted the Emergency Department during medical emergency events.
- Provided compassionate end of life care to palliative patients.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to streamline complex discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked on an acute medical ward with a diverse range of clinical presentations.
- Managed the specialised care needs of oncology patients.
- Assisted with advanced wound assessment and treatment.
Clinical Facilitator
University of Tasmania
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked closely with ward management to coordinate nursing student placements; allocating preceptors, negotiating rostering and supporting staff to provide positive precepting experiences.
- Assisted student nurses to create appropriate clinical goals.
- Produced and presented educational in-services.
- Provided regular formal and informal feedback, initiating individualised learning support plans as required.
- Collected supporting evidence and conducted formal assessments against the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional standards.
Clinical Coach
Tasmanian Health Service
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Coordinated the placements for a large cohort of Enrolled and Registered nursing students across the the Tasmania Health Service.
- Planned and presented orientation days.
- Developed ward-specific educational sessions.
- Utilised constructive feedback methods when coaching staff members on their performance.
- Completed formal assessments against organisation-specific standards, providing evidence and explaining rationale of decision making.
Registered Nurse
Tasmania Health Service
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Completed the Tasmanian Health Services Graduate Training program, participating in regular educational days and proactively developing clinical skills guided by the skills assessment ladder.
- Skilled assessment and care of patients on cardiac monitoring.
- Utilised delirium prevention strategies for at-risk and vulnerable patients, regularly demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to deescalate behaviours of concern.
- Provided preceptorship to nursing students and graduate nurses.
Education
HF5 Graduate Certificate Acute Care Nursing -
University of Tasmania
TAS11-2025
H3D Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
TAS11-2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Strong clinical judgement
- Technical proficiency
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Effective conflict resolution
- Facilitation of patient flow
- Team leadership
- Planning and prioritisation
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Tasmanian Health Service
07.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Agency
08.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Tasmanian Health Service
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Facilitator
University of Tasmania
03.2021 - 09.2023
Clinical Coach
Tasmanian Health Service
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Tasmania Health Service
04.2019 - 09.2022
HF5 Graduate Certificate Acute Care Nursing -
University of Tasmania
H3D Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
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