Tia Bird
Townsville,QLD
Summary
I am an adaptable, compassionate, reliable and confident healthcare professional that has always shown respect and patience towards others when in a work or professional environment. I aim to showcase these attributes to provide the utmost efficient and comprehensive care to patients, utilise effective communication and actively collaborate in the nursing and multidisciplinary team. In doing so, I will achieve optimal health outcomes and satisfaction as well as fulfilling my role as a nurse and expanding my knowledge and scope of practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Working within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver safe and effective patient cares, as well as effective communication to escalate patient concerns or changes
- Reporting clear, thorough and accurate documentation regarding patient status and changes and nursing cares
- Providing guidance, reassurance and encouragement to all patients throughout their healthcare journey
- Completing cardiac centre transition and acute care transition during the graduate program to improve and expand my scope of cardiac nursing skills and practice
- Adhering to the Queensland Health policies as well as the NMBA standards and code of ethics for nurses
- Gained many vital nursing skills including; the use of telemetry monitoring, venepuncture, accessing, dressing and removal of central venous access devices, management and removal of temporary cardiac pacing, understanding and managing life threatening arrythmias, drain removals and many more.
Supervisor and Barista
Zarraffa's Coffee
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Leading the team on shift as a supervisor and training new staff members
- Ensuring a safe and clean work environment by following Workplace Health and Safety Standards
- Communicating effectively when completing customer orders, interactions with customers and liaising concerns with the manager
- Resolving issues regarding stock levels, customer complaints and staff concerns
- Handling money and bank coordination
- Responsibility of opening and closing the store and the welfare of staff on shift
Pharmacy Assistant
Mount Isa Pharmacy First
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Participated in product training to understand the mechanism of action of medications and correct recommendations to customers
- Assisted owner and manager throughout interviews when employing new staff and my perspective of their contribution to the team
- Completed stock takes, stock orders and merchandising of products
- Ensuring a safe and clean environment for all customers and staff
- Following up on new patient medications, contraindications, or allergies
- Handling money and bank coordination
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
James Cook University
12-2023
Year 12 Senior certificate -
Mount Isa Spinifex State College
11-2020
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -
TAFE Queensland
11-2020
Skills
- Leadership skills and delegation of tasks
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Teamworking skills and collaboration
- Multitasking and effective time management
- Organising and prioritising
Clinical Placements
2023 Townsville University Hospital – Coronary Care Unit
2023 Townsville Day Surgery – Recovery, Operating Theatre and Admissions
2022 Ingham Hospital – Emergency Department and General Ward
2022 Townsville University Hospital - Planned Procedure Unit
2021 Mackay Base Hospital – General Surgical
Professional Development & Qualifications
- Current AHPRA registration
- Basic Life Support and First Aid
- Current Working with Children Blue Card
- Ongoing CPD training
- Queensland Health iLearn modules
- Ongoing Cardiac Transition modules and Acute Deterioration assessment
References
- Kylie Ryan, Nurse Unit Manager, Cardiac Centre - 07 4433 3507 - kylie.ryan@health.qld.gov.au
- Emma Williscroft, Nurse Educator, Cardiac Centre - 0400 812 369 - emma.williscroft@health.qld.gov.au
- Lee-Maree Taylor, Clinical Nurse, Cardiac Centre - 0432 335 489 - leemaree.taylor@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Townsville University Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Supervisor and Barista
Zarraffa's Coffee
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
Mount Isa Pharmacy First
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
James Cook University
Year 12 Senior certificate -
Mount Isa Spinifex State College
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -
TAFE Queensland
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