TRUDY HOPKINS
Maroubra,NSW
Summary
I have 23 years of nursing experience in acute, chronic and remote nursing. My current position is managing the Respiratory Coordinated Care Program (RCCP) at Prince of Wales Hospital. Coordinating 4 staff and 400 patients to self-manage with chronic respiratory conditions. My achievements as a senior clinician and leader in change include successfully implementing innovative models of care and workplace systems to achieve record low patient hospital readmissions to Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) Emergency Department. My success in the role contributed to achieving the leading patient flow rates in NSW. I am a results driven, team player with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. I have excellent time management and problem-solving skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Respiratory Outreach (RCCP)
02.2016 - Current
- Manage the Respiratory Co-ordinated Care Program (RCCP) including a multidisciplinary team coordinating 3 respiratory nurses and a physiotherapist and 400 patients with chronic respiratory conditions
- RCCP data outcomes pre/post 2016 53% (n=58) of this patient cohort had fewer admissions in the 12 months after commencing RCCP, than the 12 months proceeding 32% reduction in the average LOS for admissions in the 12 months after RCCP commencing, than the 12 months preceding
- This patient cohort used a total of 1,643 bed days in the 12 months prior to RCCP, compared with 1,537 bed days after RCCP (6% less)
- Adaptation of the patient safety and isolation model of care from Emergency Department to Respiratory ward at Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) (2016)
- Developed an integrated referral system between Prince of Wales Hospital and chronic care outreach services across Sydney Local Health Districts
- Submission for proposal of Community Facing Medical Assessment Unit for the Redevelopment Project Prince of Wales 2017
- Submission of proposal for the Generic ward design for the Redevelopment Project Prince of Wales Hospital 2017
- Project lead for implementing Advance Care Planning (ACP) for patients with severe respiratory conditions using the Hospital One Year Mortality (HOMR) Tool 2015-2023
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Primary Community Health, Sydney
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Respiratory Outreach (RCCP), Sydney
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Led a supportive model of care for patients with end stage respiratory disease at POWH (2016-2023)
- Formed an integrated working party with Nurse Educator Manager and CNC to design and implement a CNC succession planning toolkit and mentorship program for CNC's across POWH (2016)
- Developed an integrated referral system between POWH and the Aboriginal Respiratory Clinic (La Perouse) 2017-2022
- Invited to present on Asthma at NADIOC week 2017
- Implemented evidence based smoking cessation to Aboriginal Health Clinic (La Perouse) 2018
- Implemented a step by step colour coded hyperlinked Sleep Study Program to Aboriginal Health Clinic 2018
- Record high attendance rates during my time leading the clinic
Registered Nurse
Business Owner Community Agency
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Nurse Team Leader/ICU
St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organised and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures (team leader incharge of 20 beds unit)
- Advanced Life Support lead first responder nurse to hospital wide code blue arrests
- 1 of 2 nurses chosen for Member of Disaster Team MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management Support Team) NSW Health Department 2010-2014
- Accredited for ECMO, LVAD, BIVAD and total artificial heart 2011-2014
- Clinical lead for "Document clearly write now" Program impression resulting in reduced IMMS errors
- Clinical lead for wound care for St Vincent's Hospital. Wound care prevalence injury in ICU decreased 93.3% to 83.3%. Hospital wide 16% to 10% decrease, and lower then the national average for institutions of its size
Medical Advisor
Channel 7
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Established relationships with external customers to gain insights into decision-making and brand strategy development.
- Provided authoritative opinion and expertise to medical-based questions from internal personnel to comply with statutory requirements.
- Drafted and analyzed complex medical information for medical scenes
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care
Healthscope, Tasmania
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Pulse Nursing Agency, London
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care & Coronary Care
Manning Base Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care Unit
Royal Darwin Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2003
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care
Alice Springs Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2003
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Rural & Remote
Queensland Health
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care Unit
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Diploma Project Management -
Agency For Clinical Innovation (ACI)
Sydney, NSW, Australia2016
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing
University of Notre Dame
Sydney, NSW, Australia2010
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
2000
Skills
- Strong clinical Judgment
- Complex problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Leadership skills
Affiliations
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2015-current
Member of Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand 2015-current
Respiratory Nurses Interest Group 2015 –current
PUBLISHING
Author position paper for Thoracic Society for Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Adverse effects of Oral Corticosteroids on Asthma 2019
Abstract Advance Care Planning for End Stage respiratory patients identified using the hospital one year mortality rating (HOMR) tool. European Respiratory Congress, Milan, Italy. September 2017
PRESENTATIONS
Advance Care Planning for End Stage respiratory patients identified using the hospital one year mortality rating (HOMR) tool. European Respiratory Congress, Milan, Italy. September 2017
Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI). HOMR tool. 2016
REFEREES
Barbara Daly
Nurse Manager Co-director, Prince of Wales Hospital
Barbara.Daly@health.nsw.gov.au
0425203488
Professor David McKenzie
Respiratory consultant - Respiratory Medicine & Sleep study, Prince of Wales Hospital
David.McKenzie@health.nsw.gov.au
0408642146
Additional Information
AWARDS
- Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation Scholarship Grant Award 2017 $2,500
- Prince of Wales Hospital Nursing Leadership Award 2016
- St Vincent's Hospital Wound Care Award 2014
- St Vincent's Public Intensive Care Unit Leadership Award 2011
Astronomy, piano, painting, travel, photography, diving, gardening
Mentoring, learning about the stars and the galaxy, scrabble, piano tracks by Bruce Rowland, Arthur Streeton, night diving, native Australian birds and plants, kayaking, architecture, red dirt travel, landscape painting and portrait photography, orchards and vegetable gardens
Timeline
Acting Nursing Unit Manager
Primary Community Health, Sydney
03.2019 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Respiratory Outreach (RCCP)
02.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Respiratory Outreach (RCCP), Sydney
08.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Business Owner Community Agency
01.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse Team Leader/ICU
St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
09.2008 - 08.2014
Medical Advisor
Channel 7
02.2007 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care
Healthscope, Tasmania
03.2006 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse, Critical Care & Coronary Care
Manning Base Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2004
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Pulse Nursing Agency, London
01.2004 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care
Alice Springs Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse, Rural & Remote
Queensland Health
01.2003 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care Unit
Royal Darwin Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care Unit
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Diploma Project Management -
Agency For Clinical Innovation (ACI)
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
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