Tara Rowley

• Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
• Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
• Maintained confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
• Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
• Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation's
• Met with patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Scrubbed for Intervention Radiological procedures in angiography suites:

Enhanced patient safety by diligently performing pre-operative preparations and effectively organizing surgical instruments.

Assisted radiologists in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.

Supported positive patient experiences by establishing trust and rapport pre-operatively, addressing concerns and answering questions.

Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of procedure.

Collaborated closely with anaesthetics to monitor patients' vital signs and respond quickly to any changes during procedures.

Ensured timely availability of essential equipment by proactively coordinating instrument sterilisation processes prior to surgeries.

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.

• Upheld meticulous levels of cleanliness within the nursing station for optimal hygiene levels in line with work health and safety guidelines.
• Communicated clearly and consistently with NUM to ascertain deadlines of administrative tasks, planning effectively to meet demands.
• Handled medical records and patient information to ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
• Maintained smooth facilitation of admissions and discharges processes through effective time management, communications and efficient routines.
• Adeptly handled all of inbound calls to the ward, screening calls to protect patient privacy, transferring calls to relevant medical staff, allied health staff and patients.
• Compile the operating theatre list for the following day; liaise with surgeons and the head of operating theatres for appropriate scheduling and ensure correct terminology for all medical procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments as required.
• Ensure all patients are billed appropriately i.e. medicare or private.
• Worked directly with various wards of different specialties including Haematology, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Urology, Gastro, Upper GI, Renal, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Immunology, Geriatrics, Liver and Transplant; Outpatient Clinics, ICU, Emergency Department and Women's and Babies to relieve administration staff as required.

• Case manage health professionals’ compliance with conditions and orders placed on their registration
• Prepare and distribute briefs, agendas and documents relating to the NMC and the DC in accordance with time frames and legislative requirements
• Initiate and respond to correspondence relating to the NMC and the DC
• As required, assist Managers/Executive Officers in the day to day operations
• Respond to telephone inquiries and correspondence from the public and professional groups to provide accurate and comprehensive information in relation to general enquiries and enquiries on complaints and compliance monitoring
• Update and maintain TRIM records to ensure the provision of up to date and accurate information
• Undertake a range of clerical tasks, including filing and records management, to support the efficient management of the Councils and the provision of high levels of service to committees and panels established by the Councils
• Balancing competing priorities in a high volume environment to meet operational requirements
• Dealing with telephone enquiries from both complainants and/or health professionals which may be sensitive and challenging
• • Maintaining strict levels of confidentiality and ensuring the provision of information within privacy and confidentiality constraints
• Developing reports and summaries from a variety of source documents

• Ordering client documentation; medical and consultant reports, surveillance footage and reports, police statement and statutory declarations.
• Reading and reviewing all client documentation thoroughly in order to find any inconsistencies that may require further review from legal department.
• Organising appointments as suitability of clients, either with medical consultant, or vocational consultant (psychologist).
• Researching and obtaining information for medical and vocational consultants. Proof reading medical consultant draft reports for spelling, grammar, and substance; including compliance with standards and legislation.
• Liaising with medical and vocational consultants to finalise reports required within required time frame.
• Liaising with solicitors on legislation issues to ensure compliance.
• Providing assistance and feedback to medical and vocational consultants on quality and report content.
• Distribute completed report and invoice client.
• Participation in special projects as allocated by Team Leaders.