Tracey Cobbin
Albury,NSW
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and sound clinical knowledge. Quality-driven, financially efficient and competent in a broad range of computer-based applications. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in isolation and within a team, ability to quickly master new skills with strong interpersonal attributes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
FIFO Clinic Nurse / Medic (Casual)
Aspen Medical / SHELL Australia
Surat Basin , QLD
02.2024 - Current
- Provided patient assessments and care plans.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to promote better health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
- Answered patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Managed inventory of supplies to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
- Actively sought out opportunities for continuing education related to clinical practice.
- Emergency Response Management
- Equipment management and servicing
- Actively involved in Clinical Governance Activities
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Used MMEx to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, observations, Fit to Work Assessments, Liaised with medical officers via telehealth to develop care plans for patients that present for assistance.
After Hours Nursing Supervisor
Albury Wodonga Health
Albury & Wodonga Hospitals
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff
- Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources and patient flow through the health service
- Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability
- Prepared or maintained rostering and attendance records using human resources management system software
- Conducted new employee orientations
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Liaised with emergency services, police and fire to resolve issues and maintain security and service
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions
- Respond to clinical, safety and facility emergencies and coordinate, communicate appropriate response, actions and outcome.
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Albury Wodonga Health
Albury & Wodonga Hospitals
08.2018 - Current
- Birth Suite, Maternity, Critical Care Unit/Coronary Care, Close Observation Unit, Emergency Department, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - Recovery
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients
- Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Educated women on birth options, positive strategies and unique health issues
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors
- Comprehensive and timely documentation of patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions and progress
- Providing Comprehensive physical, emotional, spiritual and social care through the patients' continuum of care
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Senior Flight Nurse/Interim Acting Director
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Broken Hill, NSW
10.2010 - 02.2018
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness
- Analysed business performance data, planned financial budgets and forecasted business results for upper management
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities
- Participated actively in Morbidity and Mortality reviews, Clinical Governance Activities, Accreditation and alignment/implementation of National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) to RFDSSE operations.
Flight Nurse
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Broken Hill, NSW
11.2005 - 10.2010
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from Pre Flight Assessment, initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital
- Assessed patients immediately to determine best facilities for transport
- Adjusted therapies during transport to respond to changes in patient outcomes
- Utilised nursing processes to deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients aboard fixed-wing aircraft
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Delivered information regarding care, transport, aircraft noises, proceesses and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Restocked flight bags and cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation
- Researched, identified and implemented evidence-based practices to improve quality of care for patients and families.
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
North Shore Private Hospital
Sydney, NSW
03.2002 - 11.2005
- Delivery Suite, Antenatal Ward, Intensive Therapy Unit (General - Tertiary Referral Centre)
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients
- Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures
- Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Recorded patient condition, observations, progress and medication side effects
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed mentoring/support role for developing junior staff
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
ICU - Registered Nurse
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Sydney, NSW
09.2000 - 11.2005
- Clinical Patient Care (General Critical Care & Surgical Cardiothoracics'), Emergency and Postnatal
- Recognised emergent conditions and initiated appropriate measures
- Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of patients
- Documented patients' health histories, symptoms and physical conditions clinical records.
Registered Nurse/Student Midwife
Westmead Hospital,
Sydney, NSW
11.2001 - 03.2002
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing/midwifery knowledge
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing/midwifery professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills
- Documented information about patient care, observations and condition markers in computer system
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Staff Nurse
Western General Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
Edinburgh
12.2000 - 10.2001
- Utilised valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
Sydney, NSW
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Registered Nurse - New Graduate Program
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, Sydney, NSW
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Rotated: Spinal Injuries Unit, Orthopedic Theatres (Scouting & Scrubbing), Intensive Therapy Unit (General/Trauma/Burns Referral Unit)
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assistant In Nursing
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Wahroonga, NSW
10.1994 - 09.1998
- Area's Experienced; Orthopedics (Surgical), Cardiothoracics (Surgical & Medical), Operating Theatres (Scouting & Scrubbing), Labour ward, Gynaecology (Surgical & Medical), Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and General Medical Nursing
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and reported changes to nursing staff
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
Education
Workplace Drug And Alcohol Screening
KINNECT Training
Online03-2024
Defensive Driving, Operating Vehicles in The Field
Harness Energy Services
Chinchilla, QLD02-2024
Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2)
Edvoke Education
Adelaide, SA01-2024
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Clinical Skills Development Service
Brisbane, QLD10-2023
Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) -
Edvoke Education
Albury, NSW12-2019
Midwifery Upskilling (MidUS) -
CRANA
10.2017
WHS Refresher Course -
Parasol EMT
08.2016
Advanced Remote Emergency Care (AREC) -
CRANA
07.2016
Paediatric Emergency Care (APLS) -
CRANA
04.2016
Pathological Behaviours in The Workplace -
AUSMED
02.2016
Grad Cert in Clinical Management -
Australian College of Nursing
02.2014
Midwifery Upskilling (MidUS) -
CRANA
03.2012
STAR Course - Ess. Aspects Aeromedical Retrieval -
RFDS - Queensland Section
11.2011
Practical Management Skills -
AUSMED
10.2011
Management Troubleshooting -
AUSMED
08.2011
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -
NAEMT Education
08.2011
Lead Auditor Training -
SAI Global
05.2011
Introduction To ISO:9001 (2008) -
SAI Global
04.2011
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) -
CRANA
03.2010
Clinical Pharmacology -
Critical Care Education Services
11.2009
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) -
Emergency Nurses Association
10.2009
Grad Cert in Critical Care (Emergency) Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
04.2009
Work Health and Safety Provider Course -
Parasol EMT
09.2008
Grad Cert in Nursing (Aviation) -
University of South Australia
11.2007
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -
NAEMT Education
03.2006
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) -
Emergency Nurses Association
08.2003
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery -
University Of Technology, Sydney
03.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
Avondale College
05.1998
High School Certificate -
Sydney Adventist College
12.1993
Skills
- Emergency Readiness
- Resource Monitoring
- Operating Plans Development
- Budget Development
- Managing Change
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Accreditation Support/Managing Clinical Governance Systems & Audit Readiness
- Stock Rotation / Equipment & Medication Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Staff Management
- Records Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Basic & Advanced Life Support
- Dangerous Goods
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Drug & Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
- Manual Handling/Infection Control/Hand Hygiene/Medication Calculations/Aseptic Technique
- Risk Registers/Risk Mitigation & Risk Management
- Clinical Governance
- Open Disclosure
- Occupational Violence & Aggression
- Patient Education & Counselling
- Patient Safety
- Records Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Defensive Driving
Accomplishments
- Best Young Presenter - AEROMED: ASA/FNA/ASAM Conference, Brisbane 2014
Timeline
FIFO Clinic Nurse / Medic (Casual)
Aspen Medical / SHELL Australia
02.2024 - Current
After Hours Nursing Supervisor
Albury Wodonga Health
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
Albury Wodonga Health
08.2018 - Current
Senior Flight Nurse/Interim Acting Director
Royal Flying Doctor Service
10.2010 - 02.2018
Flight Nurse
Royal Flying Doctor Service
11.2005 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
North Shore Private Hospital
03.2002 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse/Student Midwife
Westmead Hospital,
11.2001 - 03.2002
Staff Nurse
Western General Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
12.2000 - 10.2001
ICU - Registered Nurse
Sydney Adventist Hospital
09.2000 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
09.1999 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse - New Graduate Program
Royal North Shore Hospital
09.1998 - 09.1999
Assistant In Nursing
Sydney Adventist Hospital
10.1994 - 09.1998
Workplace Drug And Alcohol Screening
KINNECT Training
Defensive Driving, Operating Vehicles in The Field
Harness Energy Services
Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2)
Edvoke Education
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Clinical Skills Development Service
Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) -
Edvoke Education
Midwifery Upskilling (MidUS) -
CRANA
WHS Refresher Course -
Parasol EMT
Advanced Remote Emergency Care (AREC) -
CRANA
Paediatric Emergency Care (APLS) -
CRANA
Pathological Behaviours in The Workplace -
AUSMED
Grad Cert in Clinical Management -
Australian College of Nursing
Midwifery Upskilling (MidUS) -
CRANA
STAR Course - Ess. Aspects Aeromedical Retrieval -
RFDS - Queensland Section
Practical Management Skills -
AUSMED
Management Troubleshooting -
AUSMED
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -
NAEMT Education
Lead Auditor Training -
SAI Global
Introduction To ISO:9001 (2008) -
SAI Global
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) -
CRANA
Clinical Pharmacology -
Critical Care Education Services
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) -
Emergency Nurses Association
Grad Cert in Critical Care (Emergency) Nursing -
Australian College of Nursing
Work Health and Safety Provider Course -
Parasol EMT
Grad Cert in Nursing (Aviation) -
University of South Australia
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -
NAEMT Education
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) -
Emergency Nurses Association
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery -
University Of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing -
Avondale College
High School Certificate -
Sydney Adventist College
Similar Profiles
Khuswinder SinghKhuswinder Singh
Customer Care Representative/Filling Station Attendant at Shell AustraliaCustomer Care Representative/Filling Station Attendant at Shell Australia
Shane PontinShane Pontin
Dangerous Goods Heavy Vehicle Driver at Shell Australia Elgas Rivet EnergyDangerous Goods Heavy Vehicle Driver at Shell Australia Elgas Rivet Energy
Tony WinsonTony Winson
Lead Wellsite Supervisor at Shell Development AustraliaLead Wellsite Supervisor at Shell Development Australia