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Tara Morrissey

Tara Morrissey

North Arm,QLD

Summary

I am a dedicated Veterinary Nurse with 7 years of experience in the industry. My nursing career began in 2018, during which I earned both my Certificate II and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, completing in 2022.

In January 2025, I stepped up into the role of Nursing Manager for both General Practice and Emergency. I thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where I am constantly learning and adapting. I have hands-on experience in hospital nursing, emergency triage, surgery and surgical assistance consistently delivering a high standard of patient care.

I am known for my ability to follow direction while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, even in the most challenging situations. My compassionate approach to patient care, combined with strong communication skills, ensures I build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets & Animal Emergency Centre
01.2025 - Current

Team leadership, nursing staff management, rostering and schedule management. Provide mentorship and junior staff training.

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets & Animal Emergency Centre
11.2019 - 01.2025

Education

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Animal Industry Resource Centre
11-2022

Certificate II Veterinary Nursing

Animal Industry Resource Centre
11-2019

Skills

  • Perform telephone triage and deliver appropriate client advice
  • Perform triage procedures on incoming patients proactively ensuring a delivery of urgent care and first aid
  • Delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, RECOVER certified
  • Stabilization of patients : Monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood collection, oxygen administration/Intubation, fluid resuscitation, pain management, medication administration, haemorrhage control, diagnostic testing and diagnostic imaging etc
  • Perform, assist and provide care for urinary catheters, arterial lines, feeding tubes and tracheostomy tubes etc
  • Assist in emergency procedures such as thoracentesis
  • Ability to monitor high risk and unstable anaesthetics working with CRI's such as GDV's, Haemoabdomen etc
  • Managing patients that require TIVA
  • Deliver Pre and Post-Operative care ensuring appropriate pain management, monitoring, nutrition and enrichment
  • Admissions and Discharges
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during difficult situations
  • Accurately document procedures, treatments, medications, and patient/ client updates
  • Ability to work in a team and follow direction, paying close attention to detail in a busy environment

Timeline

Head Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets & Animal Emergency Centre
01.2025 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets & Animal Emergency Centre
11.2019 - 01.2025

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Animal Industry Resource Centre

Certificate II Veterinary Nursing

Animal Industry Resource Centre
Tara Morrissey