Tayla Ferrier
HAMILTON,VIC
Summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist who has worked within different organisations and departments throughout career. Passionate about educating and supporting professional growth to colleagues. Dedicated to developing strategies and escalation of concerns to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
0.8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western District Health Service
02.2023 - Current
- Obstetric emergency PROMPT Maternity up-skilled
- Nurse in charge shifts
- Experience to learn new skills in the Emergency Department by splitting contract .4 in each department as of 5/6/23
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in colorectal
- Assistance with reviewing patients for stomal therapy
0.8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Epworth
03.2022 - 02.2023
- 3 West General Surgical
- Colorectal and stomal therapy portfolio
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
Stomal Therapy and Wound Clinic
Epworth
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained by Stomal Nurse Consultants to site pre-op stomas, educate and care for patients Granuloma treatment NPWT, wound packing
- Maternity, sick and annual leave cover of position
0.8 Part Time: Registered Nurse
Epworth
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Patient centered care provided to specialties including orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, urology, ENT and vascular
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
0.8 Part Time: Graduate Registered Nurse
Epworth
01.2018 - 01.2019
- 1st 6 month rotation through Surgical ward with the specialties of orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, urology, ENT and vascular
- 2nd 6 month rotation in Rehabilitation providing care to trauma, reconditioning post illness/disease and surgical procedures
Casual Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Colorectal, general surgical, vascular
- EPIC EMR training
Constant Patient Observer
Barwon Health
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitoring patient’s with behavioural issues Having the ability to use distraction interventions to manage behaviours within the clinical setting Communication between multidisciplinary members, patients and family members
Personal Care Worker
Western District Health Service
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Aged care
- Managing behaviours and using interventions Communication with multidisciplinary members, patients and family members
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Federation University Mount Helen
VCE -
Monivae College Hamilton
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing - Surgical Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC11.2024
Accomplishments
- Nominee for graduate of the year at Epworth Geelong 2018
- Chosen speaker for the Graduate Nurse ceremony 2018 at Epworth Healthcare
- Invited to attend the international Women’s Day breakfast by the Executive of Nursing Epworth Healthcare 2018
- PIVC competent
- CVAD competent
- Paediatric competent
- High Dependency Nursing – SURGE MEDCAST 2020
- Introduction to Specialty Practice 2021 ICU
- Nurse in charge shifts
- Preceptorship
- Introductory to Specialty practice course (ISP)
- Stomal therapy cover and wound clinic 2022
- Epworth healthcare “constipation protocol” member
- Male IDC competent
Attributes
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Accountable for actions
- Refined communication skills
- Ability to work within team based environments and individually
- Critical think under high pressure environments
- Prioritising and delegating tasks as a team leader
- Time management
- Ability to scribe and team lead MET and code blue
- Rapport with multidisciplinary team members
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/08/1996
References
- Tayla McCoy, Stomal Therapy Consultant, Epworth Geelong, tayla.mccoy@epworth.org.au, 0478 866 145
- Allistair Steele, Nurse Unit Manager, Western District Health Service, allistair.steele@wdhs.net, I/C ph: 0466 799 204
- Rachel Clarke, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Western District Health Service, rachel.clarke@wdhs.net, I/C ph: 0466 799 204
Timeline
0.8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western District Health Service
02.2023 - Current
Casual Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
0.8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Epworth
03.2022 - 02.2023
Stomal Therapy and Wound Clinic
Epworth
01.2022 - 02.2023
0.8 Part Time: Registered Nurse
Epworth
01.2019 - 02.2022
0.8 Part Time: Graduate Registered Nurse
Epworth
01.2018 - 01.2019
Constant Patient Observer
Barwon Health
03.2017 - 01.2018
Personal Care Worker
Western District Health Service
11.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Federation University Mount Helen
VCE -
Monivae College Hamilton
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing - Surgical Nursing
Australian Catholic University