Tina Forshaw
Amaroo,ACT
Summary
AHPRA endorsed Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical and nursing staff. Skilled in surgical assisting , robotic trained on Da Vinci XI, inpatient and outpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in surgical care, case management and health administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritising tasks and organising projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Perioperative
Altranais Pty Ltd
Amaroo, ACT
11.2022 - Current
- Management of pre- and post-operative urology patients in the private setting.
- Surgical assistant for large robotic and open urological surgery.
- Surveillance of malignant urological cancer patients for several private surgeons' rooms, including review of pathology and imaging, intermittent androgen deprivation, and management of non-malignant urological conditions such as renal calculi, BPH, and elective surgical procedures.
- Contracted to Super Rugby as match day head injury assessment video assessor for Brumbies Rugby home games and Canberra international matches.
Advanced Practice Nurse Urology
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Garran, ACT
09.2016 - Current
- Management of post-operative urology patients in the outpatient setting.
- Run 4-5 nurse led clinics per week.
- Management of patients from other specialties who incidentally require urological intervention.
- Triage of the outpatient waiting lists.
- Support team of urology registrars and VMOs.
- Hospital support at the ward and emergency department level for all nursing urological issues.
Clinical Liaison Nurse
University of Canberra
Bruce, ACT
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Actively support the practice-based learning of Bachelor of Nursing students in the clinical context.
- Work with nursing students to clarify expectations, capabilities, and responsibilities in the clinical setting and identify their personal needs in relation to their practice-based learning.
- Work with, monitor, and assist students to build their skills, knowledge, attitudes, and other capabilities in the practice-based setting.
- Provide constructive feedback to students, organize, and participate in remedial work for students who are not performing to a desired standard.
- Assist Learning for Professional Practice Convenors to prepare/facilitate teaching and learning materials for practice-based workshops and conduct clinical assessments at UC.
- Sign off on achievement of Learning Outcomes by students in the clinical setting and complete placement assessments in conjunction with the site
- Carry the relevant mobile phone, be available for calls from students and industry stakeholders, and problem solve as required.
Orthopaedic Liaison Nurse - Perioperative
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Education sessions weekly for joint replacement patients.
- Organization of quarterly Orthopaedic Clinical Audit Meeting.
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of relevant policies and protocols.
- Booking of orthopedic loan equipment for all elective and emergency orthopedic cases.
- Collaborated with senior management to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
- Provided advice on best practices, policies and procedures relating to liaising duties.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Level 2) Perioperative Urology
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Creation and implementation of perioperative chemotherapy policy
- Creation and implementation of intraoperative laser policy and procedure
- Institution of tracking system for flexible endoscopes
- Team Leader
- Resource person to junior staff members in the area of urology
- Staff education in the area of perioperative urology
- Liaison with management and surgical bookings re operating list placement and equipment requirements
- Laser Safety Officer
- 3 monthly microbiological testing of flexible endoscopes.
Practice Nurse/Practice Manager
Canberra Urology
Garran, ACT
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Patient preparation for day procedures performed within the rooms.
- Adherence to Australian sterilization standards when preparing instrumentation for procedures.
- Recovery of patients and discharge following their procedures.
- Regular maintenance of instrumentation and servicing of equipment.
- Quote for private surgery and liaise with private surgical bookings of various hospitals with regard to list allocation of patients and equipment requirements.
Managing Director
Allied Surgical Nursing Services
ACT
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Surgical assistance to surgeons and patients.
- Maintenance of professional indemnity insurance.
- Adherence to the code of conduct of the institutions within which I act as a PNSA.
Perioperative Nurse as Surgeons Assistant PNSA (RN L3.1)
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
11.2006 - 09.2009
- To work within the scope of practice outlined by the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses for the role of PNSA.
- Maintain current registration and professional indemnity insurance.
- Continuing education in the areas of my particular specialty.
PNSA Trainee
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
08.2004 - 11.2006
- Maintain a logbook of completed cases and procedures.
- Patient and staff education.
- Research.
CNC Perioperative Orthopaedics
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
08.2004 - 11.2006
- Co-ordination of orthopaedic operating lists
- Development, implementation and evaluation of relevant policies and protocols
- Booking of Orthopaedic loan equipment for all elective and emergency orthopaedic cases
- Liaison with company representatives with respect to equipment required and clinical support / education
- Implement CHCACT Risk Management Strategy with respect to perioperative orthopaedics - answering / rating and formulating action plans for public and private AIMS
- Coordination of ACT Health Orthopaedic Joint Replacement and Non-Joint Replacement cost weights at CHCACT Operating Rooms.
- Coordination and conduction of education within the specialty of perioperative orthopaedics
- Act as perioperative unit manager when required.
Orthopaedic L2 Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms
Calvary Health Care ACT
Bruce, ACT
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Team Leader on a weekly basis, of an evening shift, and on call.
- Staff education in the area of perioperative orthopaedics.
L1 Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms
Calvary Hospital ACT
Bruce, ACT
06.1997 - 01.1999
- Operate as part of the perioperative on call team.
- Anesthetics, general surgery and recovery.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (Health Management) -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tas.08.2024
Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW01.2013
Masters of Health Science (Nursing) -
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2009
Graduate Diploma Clinical Nursing (PNSA) -
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW01.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
ACT01.1996
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Skilled manager
- Quality Improvement
- Diagnostic Testing
- Healthcare management
- Surgical tube management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Suturing
- Wound Dressing
Certification
- International Care in Rugby Level 2, 2022, Present
- Advanced Life Support Level 1, 2014, 2018
- Urodynamics Laborie Course - 2010
- Laser saftey course - 2015 Device Technologies
Professionalbodies
- Member of Australian College of Nurse Practitioners 2011-2012, 2023- present
- Member of the Australian Association of Nurse Surgical Assistants 2016-2017 (ACT Representative), 2023-present.
- Member of the European Association of Urology Nurses 2014 - 2015.
- Member of Australian and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society 2011 -2014, 2017-present - NSWACT committee member.
- Member of the Australian College of Nursing (formally Royal College of Nursing Australia) 2009 to present.
- Member of ACORN 2006 - present.
- Member NSWOTA 2006- present
- Faculty Member of the Definitive Perioperative Nurses Trauma Course 2009-present
Publications
- Prevention and management of urinary catheter blockages in community settings Nursing standard official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing, Sep 1st 2019
- What is the impact of existing nurse-led interventions on quality-of-life outcomes in men affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review 2023- approved pre publication in Seminars in Oncology Nursing.
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Invited speaker - NSW Surgical Robotics Innovation Summit 2024- Advanced Practice Nurses as Robotic Surgical Assistants
- Invitd Speaker - Society Of Robotic Surgery International meeting - Melbourne 2023 - PNSA in Robotic Surgery
- Invited Speaker -Urological Association of Asia Congress - Sydney 2023 - Urology Advanced Practice Nurse
- NSW Urology Nurses Association - state meeting Hunter Valley 2022- research presentation - What is the impact of existing nurse-led interventions on quality-of-life outcomes in men affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review
Affiliations
- Head Injury Assessment Video Monitor for ACT Brumbies Home Games -2018-present
- Match day Medical Team member for super rugby - 2016-present.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Perioperative
Altranais Pty Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse Urology
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Liaison Nurse
University of Canberra
01.2016 - 09.2016
Orthopaedic Liaison Nurse - Perioperative
Calvary Health Care ACT
06.2014 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Level 2) Perioperative Urology
Calvary Health Care ACT
11.2012 - 05.2014
Practice Nurse/Practice Manager
Canberra Urology
11.2009 - 10.2012
Managing Director
Allied Surgical Nursing Services
07.2009 - 06.2012
Perioperative Nurse as Surgeons Assistant PNSA (RN L3.1)
Calvary Health Care ACT
11.2006 - 09.2009
PNSA Trainee
Calvary Health Care ACT
08.2004 - 11.2006
CNC Perioperative Orthopaedics
Calvary Health Care ACT
08.2004 - 11.2006
Orthopaedic L2 Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms
Calvary Health Care ACT
01.1999 - 01.2004
L1 Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms
Calvary Hospital ACT
06.1997 - 01.1999
Masters of Business Administration (Health Management) -
University of Tasmania
Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) -
University of Newcastle
Masters of Health Science (Nursing) -
Charles Sturt University
Graduate Diploma Clinical Nursing (PNSA) -
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
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