Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
My Health Learning
Future Quality Improvements
References
Timeline
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Von Molano

North Kellyville

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Consultant with NSW Health, recognized for implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care standards. Adept in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education, I effectively mentored nursing staff and facilitated individualized care plans, fostering a supportive environment that promoted professional growth and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
03.2024 - Current
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall standard of patient care throughout the facility.
  • Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to inform comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing administration and clinical staff, promoting open communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated family support groups, psycho-education and coaching sessions. Have facilitated the Amputee Support group in Westmead Hospital
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Created educational materials for staff and patients.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

NSW Health
05.2006 - Current
  • Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
  • Previously took on the role of manual handling officer, CRP trainer, and infection control nurse for the ward.
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
05.2011 - 06.2011
  • Conducted regular evaluation of staffing needs, making recommendations for adjustments to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and optimal patient care delivery.
  • Mentored newly hired nurses, ensuring proper orientation to facility procedures and fostering professional growth through ongoing support.
  • Supported nursing staff retention by creating a positive work environment, addressing concerns, and providing resources for ongoing professional development.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to inform comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing administration and clinical staff, promoting open communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
04.2008 - 05.2008
  • Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Conducted regular evaluation of staffing needs, making recommendations for adjustments to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and optimal patient care delivery.
  • Mentored newly hired nurses, ensuring proper orientation to facility procedures and fostering professional growth through ongoing support.
  • Supported nursing staff retention by creating a positive work environment, addressing concerns, and providing resources for ongoing professional development.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to inform comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing administration and clinical staff, promoting open communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
  • Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
05.2003 - 05.2006
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

Registered Nurse - New Graduate Program

NSW Health
05.2002 - 05.2003
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Rehabilitation

Sydney West Area Health Service
Parramatta, NSW
12-2005

Bachelor - Nursing

University of Western Sydney
Parramatta, NSW
04-2002

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Nurse leadership
  • Patient care
  • Patient education
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professional networking

My Health Learning

  • Attended the Transitional Age Care package in-service, Westmead Hospital April 2025
  • Attended the Tracheostomy workshop, Westmead Hospital October 2024
  • Attended Assess the Assessor training, Westmead Hospital October 2024
  • Attended the Patient reported measures in-service, Westmead Hospital September 2024
  • Attended FIM training workshop, Westmead Hospital July 2024
  • FIM accredited July 2024
  • Attended APC prosthetics teaching session, Northmead NSW March 2024
  • Manual handling trainer, Westmead Brain Injury Unit May 2023
  • Member of the ACI Rehabilitation Nurse Leaders Coalition

Future Quality Improvements

  • Conduct research into the use of figure 8 bandaging on post lower limb amputation and the implications on wound healing, length of stay, and time taken from amputation to prosthesis.
  • Develop a policy on rigid removable dressing and stump bandaging on lower limb amputation
  • Continue the in-service program for the Rehab ward.
  • Finalise the Rehab ward orientation information for new staff and new graduate nurses.
  • Be competent in producing removable ridgid dressings for post amputation patients.



References

Jhoven De Jesus- Clinical Nurse Consultant

Jhoven.DeJesus@health.nsw.gov.au

Westmead Brain Injury Unit



Derek Feng - Rehabilitation Registrar

Derek.Feng@health.nsw.gov.au

Westmead Hospital 

August 2024 - February 2025



Mark Richardson - Nursing Unit Manager

Mark.Richardson@health.nsw.gov.au

Westmead Hospital - Rehabilitation Unit (A4a)

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
03.2024 - Current

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
05.2011 - 06.2011

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health
04.2008 - 05.2008

Clinical Nurse Specialist

NSW Health
05.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse

NSW Health
05.2003 - 05.2006

Registered Nurse - New Graduate Program

NSW Health
05.2002 - 05.2003

Post-Graduate Certificate - Rehabilitation

Sydney West Area Health Service

Bachelor - Nursing

University of Western Sydney

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