Vivian Clark
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Patient-centred driven clinical, aged care residential nurse with high degree of professionalism and ethical conduct. Enthusiastic professional fostering positive relationships between staff members and patients. Keen to enhance patient care standards through evidence-based practices and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager Support
Bolton Clarke - The Terraces Aged Care Facility
05.2021 - Current
- Supported admission and developed care plans.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for residents.
- Communicated effectively with team members, physicians, and residents, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase resident care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Improved resident outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
Acting Clinical Care Manager
Mckenzie Aged Care Facility
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by adhering to regulatory standards and participating in risk management activities.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced clinical workflows and improved patient outcomes.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Focused on clinical indicator to identify problems or trends, such as turnaround time and issues with physician offices.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
McKenzie - The Terraces Aged Care Facility
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Registerd Nures
McKenzie Aged Care Facility
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skills: wound cares, clinical assessment, specialised nursing, infection control, medication management, restrictive practice, SIRS, mental health support.
Education
Wound Care Workshop -
Queensland Public Health
06.2024
Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Taranna, TAS09.2017
Wound Management -
Ausmed
Online05.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD08.2016
Palliative Care -
Vincent Hospital
Brisbane, QLD08.2016
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Mental H) -
TAFE
Gold Coast, QLD01.2015
Philebotomy Certificate -
TAFE
Gold Coast, QLD05.2014
Cert III Education Support -
TAFE
Gold Coast, QLD11.2013
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE
Gold Coast, Qld03.2012
Diploma in Marketing -
Hong Kong University
Hong Kong07.2001
Skills
Develop care plans
Chronic/complex wound management
Medication Management, psychotropic meds management
Restrictive Practice Management
SIRs management
Falls and other incident management and reporting
Team work
Patient Education
Emergency situational awareness and handling
Clinical Documentarian
Clinical safety and evident base best practices
Timeline
Clinical Manager Support
Bolton Clarke - The Terraces Aged Care Facility
05.2021 - Current
Acting Clinical Care Manager
Mckenzie Aged Care Facility
06.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
McKenzie - The Terraces Aged Care Facility
06.2018 - 06.2020
Registerd Nures
McKenzie Aged Care Facility
04.2016 - 06.2018
Wound Care Workshop -
Queensland Public Health
Understanding Dementia -
University of Tasmania
Wound Management -
Ausmed
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Palliative Care -
Vincent Hospital
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Mental H) -
TAFE
Philebotomy Certificate -
TAFE
Cert III Education Support -
TAFE
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE
Diploma in Marketing -
Hong Kong University
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