Tracey Myers
Stuart Mill,VIC
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
St. Arnaud, Vic
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Conducted regular physical assessments to monitor patient's condition and identify any changes.
District Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
St. Arnaud, Vic
06.2022 - Current
- Provided primary and preventive health services to individuals and families in the community.
- Conducted home visits to assess patient needs, provide immunizations, and educate on preventative healthcare measures.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, hospitals, long term care facilities, social service agencies and other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients with chronic diseases or complex medical conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments directly to patients following physician prescriptions and instructions and standard nursing techniques.
Nurse Unit Manager- Community Nursing
East Wimmera Health Service
St. Arnaud, Vic
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees; supervised hiring process for new staff members.
- Facilitated communication between staff members through meetings or one-on-one interactions.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Central Intake Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
St. Arnaud, Vic
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with external agencies to ensure timely processing of referrals.
- Assisted in the development of referral processes and procedures.
- Assisted in training new employees on the organization's policies for making referrals.
- Monitored patient progress throughout the referral process.
- Reviewed referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders within the healthcare system to facilitate effective referrals.
Education
Post Grad Dip - Midwifery
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC12-1998
Bachelor - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Ballarat, VIC12-1995
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Education
- Patient rights advocacy
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Disease Prevention
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Health Promotion
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- RN Case Management
Affiliations
- I own and operate a sheep and wool farm and enjoy being in the outdoors.
- I am passionate about living and working in the country.
Certification
- IV Cannulation
- PICC and Port management
- ALS/BLS
- Mental Health First Aid
Personal Goal
- I am passionate about improving the access to health professionals for people living in rural communities. My extensive experience of living and working in rural locations has taught me that low health literacy, rural demographics and health professional shortages have lead to a decline in health outcomes that is not warranted. I endeavor to improve this by committing my energy to advocating and providing better health outcomes for these communities.
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager- Community Nursing
East Wimmera Health Service
02.2024 - 05.2024
Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
06.2022 - Current
District Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
06.2022 - Current
Central Intake Nurse
East Wimmera Health Service
01.2013 - 01.2022
Post Grad Dip - Midwifery
La Trobe University
Bachelor - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
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