Trent Philp

I am an extremely hard-working and motivated Nurse with a passion for rural health care and committed to lifelong learning and providing safe and effective Nursing care to patients. I am passionate about Nursing and enjoy being presented with new challenges. I enjoy working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health team and developing plans of care to ensure patients are provide the best possible health care to ensure they have improved health outcomes. I am passionate about giving back to my local community that has given so much to me and my family and believe that I have the skills, knowledge, and passion to thrive and provide safe and effective Nursing care to the community.

• Townsville University Hospital, Emergency Department Short Stay, 07/08/23, 10/01/23, 320, Improved knowledge of acute pain management and patient admissions. Worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients and determine if they are required for ward transfer or discharge.
• Townsville University Hospital, Perioperative, 02/13/23, 03/26/23, 240, Improved my understanding of the role of Anesthetic Nursing. Able to work collaboratively with a range of multidisciplinary health professionals.
• Atherton Hospital, 11/07/22, 11/27/22, 120, Exposed to a variety of clinical settings including Surgical and Medical Wards, and emergency department, and worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary health teams.
• Townsville University Hospital, Surgical Ward 3, 10/03/22, 10/23/22, 120, Provided safe and effective care to patients. Conducted neurovascular and neuromuscular assessments.
• Townsville University Hospital, Medical Ward 3, 10/18/21, 10/31/21, 120, Documented and assessed patient vital signs. Assisted in showers and mobilizing patients.

• First Aid and CPR, 01/01/21, Current
• Queensland Working with Children Check – Blue Card, 01/01/21, Current
• Acute Care Transition Support Program Booklets, 01/01/24, Current
• Ongoing THHS LOL modules, 01/01/24, Current

• Jangawala Centre Good Shepherd Parish, Mount Isa, 01/01/15, 12/31/19, I cooked and provided meals for the homeless within my community every weekend.
• Good Shepherd Parish, Mount Isa, 01/01/15, 12/31/20, Mentored younger members of the community and taught them how to advocate for those in need.

• Sean Burnett, Acting NUM Surgical Ward 3, Townsville University Hospital, sean.burnett@health.qld.gov.au
• Erin McGrath, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Townsville University Hospital, erin.mcgrath@health.qld.gov.au