Triona Stephens
Northcote,Australia
Summary
Associate Nurse Unit Manager with extensive experience at RCH, excelling in patient care and quality improvement.
Proven ability to enhance service delivery through effective teamwork and conflict resolution.
Recognized for critical thinking and leadership in clinical settings, routinely supervising nursing staff in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines.
Adept in fast-moving environments, and responsive to unexpected changes.
Proficient in managing stress and fostering strong relationships with others.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead, TEC2 Project
RCH Quality
11.2024 - Current
- I am currently doing a project supported by the Department of Health in RCH. It is a study of access and flow in our emergency department and throughout the hospital, aimed at enhancing overall hospital efficiency.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
RCH ED
01.2017 - Current
- Improved patient care and experience through collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordination with other departments to facilitate patient management and transfer.
- Routinely work with senior staff throughout RCH to improve communication and workflow.
- Regularly address and resolve both consumer and staff member complaints.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
RCH ED
11.2015 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
RCH ED
08.2012 - Current
- I transitioned into paediatric nursing in 2012, commencing in RCH ED.
- I did an eight-week placement in the cardiac ward (Koala, 2013), and a ten-week placement in PICU (Rosella, 2014).
Extended Practice Nurse
RCH
06.2019 - 12.2019
- I was interested in progressing in the Emergency Department as a Nurse Practitioner when an opportunity to become an extended practice nurse was advertised. I applied and was successful in doing this role for six months in the Emergency department, under the supervision of ED Consultants and Nurse Practitioners.
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Nurse Lead)
RCH
10.2018 - 06.2019
Research Nurse
MCRI
Melbourne
10.2013 - 09.2015
RN - Adult ED, Trauma, Remote Nursing
Mediserve Agency
NSW
01.2008 - 08.2012
- I worked throughout Australia for four years as an RN with a nursing agency.
- I worked in multiple high-intensity areas, including the major trauma unit and emergency department of Royal Perth Hospital, a drug and alcohol unit in Sydney, and remote Aboriginal care in multiple clinics in WA.
Registered General Nurse
SJH
Dublin
04.2005 - 10.2007
Education
Extended Practice Nursing -
RCH Emergency Department
07.2019
Advanced Triage Package -
RCH Emergency Department
01.2017
Certificate in Haematology/Oncology -
St. James' Hospital
Dublin01.2008
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (HONS) -
Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland06.2006
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Clinical staff management
- Quality improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Aptitude for problem-solving
Professional Development
- M&M review and Quality team member, 2023 - current
- Earth programme, 2024
- Senior Nurse workshop, 2023, 2024
- POCUS training, 2023
- RCH MIMMS course, 2023
- VMAT, 2023
- VHIMS review panel, 2022 - Current
- Compact Leader Programme, 2022
- Trauma team training, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Triage refresher, 2016
- Resus refresher, 2015, 2023, 2024
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), 2015
- HFNP educator for MCRI, 2014/2015
- Paediatric emergency department Programme (PEDP), 2014
- RCH PICU rotation - Rosella, 2014
- RCH Cardiac rotation - Koala, 2013
- Adult trauma course, RPH trauma unit, Perth, 2011, 2012
References
Available on request
Timeline
Project Lead, TEC2 Project
RCH Quality
11.2024 - Current
Extended Practice Nurse
RCH
06.2019 - 12.2019
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Nurse Lead)
RCH
10.2018 - 06.2019
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
RCH ED
01.2017 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
RCH ED
11.2015 - Current
Research Nurse
MCRI
10.2013 - 09.2015
RN, Emergency Department
RCH ED
08.2012 - Current
RN - Adult ED, Trauma, Remote Nursing
Mediserve Agency
01.2008 - 08.2012
Registered General Nurse
SJH
04.2005 - 10.2007
Extended Practice Nursing -
RCH Emergency Department
Advanced Triage Package -
RCH Emergency Department
Certificate in Haematology/Oncology -
St. James' Hospital
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (HONS) -
Trinity College
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