Zanna Byrne
Woolloongabba
Summary
Professional nurse offering passion for patient care through nursing staff coordination and workforce management in the healthcare setting. I have a strong focus on best practice, staff development, financial resource management and improving resource use. I have a strong background in achieving operational goals while devotedly promoting health equity and being fiscally responsible. My devotion to fostering a high-performing workplace and operational excellence is matched by my drive to lead with respect, empathy and integrity. I am an energetic, collaborative and positive leader, an asset to any team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Queensland Health
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided clinical and operational leadership to drive excellence, quality improvement, and operational efficiency
- Contributed to the improvement of hospital-wide quality metrics through active participation in quality assurance initiatives
- Served as a positive role model for nursing staff, demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise, professionalism, and ethical behaviour
- Efficiently managed staffing allocations, employee movement requests, financial delegations, and filling vacancies in line with operational needs using the position occupancy reports and Business Planning Framework
- Streamlined unit operations by optimising resources, staffing, scheduling, and workload, while promoting learning and health equity
- Provided support during organisational transitions by maintaining open communication with staff, addressing concerns promptly, and leading meetings to keep the team informed and encourage idea-sharing
- Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve clinical challenges and ensure high-quality patient outcomes despite resource and operational challenges
- Regularly evaluated staff performance, promoting professional development through feedback, mentoring, and education
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through ongoing education and staying current with industry trends
Clinical Nurse - Clinical Facilitator
Queensland Health
01.2024 - Current
- Fostered staff development through strong leadership, education, and mentoring, while ensuring a capable workforce for excellence in patient care
- Delivered presentations at the Essentials of Gastroenterology Program at RBWH, demonstrating clinical expertise and leadership
- Led quality improvement projects, engaged stakeholders, and contributed to strategic planning of 9AGE for sustained success
- Nurturing staff potential through maximising educational opportunities to create a high-performing team for optimal patient care and service
- Provided leadership within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks, ensuring person-centred care and effective staff management
- Contributed to organisational goals and performance indicators, utilising research evidence and clinical experience to inform decision-making
- Promoted a positive practice environment by participating in staff performance planning and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards
Clinical Nurse - Procedural
Gastroenterology, Queensland Health
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Practice in accordance with ethical, professional, and legal standards, maintaining current knowledge and competence
- Provide leadership and promote cost-effective management within a legal and ethical framework, ensuring person-centred care and effective staff management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and actively participating in quality improvement projects for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth, teamwork and a high-performance, supportive work environment
- Provided patient education and support using an evidence-based best-practice approach to increase understanding of conditions and management options
- Streamline workflow processes and coordinate seamless transitions between care levels, improving efficiency and communication across multidisciplinary teams
Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Northside Private Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional patient care as a Senior Nurse and Clinical Leader at St Vincent's Northside Private Hospital, fostering a culture of learning and ensuring patient safety across various medical disciplines, including Endoscopy
- Mentored and precepted staff across admissions, recovery, procedural care, and endoscope reprocessing, enhancing clinical skills, critical thinking, and risk management
- Collaborated with senior leadership to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based training programs that supported staff development and improved unit performance
- Managed prosthetics, consignment stock, and advanced recovery care, including haemodynamic monitoring and airway management, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives
- Utilised data analysis and interpretation to enhance patient outcomes and worked closely with the interprofessional team to improve resource use and implement changes
- Consistently received positive feedback for leadership, communication, and crisis management during medical emergencies, ensuring a high standard of care and fostering a supportive work environment
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2013
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Staff training and development
- Workload planning and prioritisation
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Delegation and motivation
- Efficient and ethical decision-making
- Workload analysis and management
Timeline
Acting Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Queensland Health
06.2024 - 01.2025
Clinical Nurse - Clinical Facilitator
Queensland Health
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse - Procedural
Gastroenterology, Queensland Health
08.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Northside Private Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Queensland University of Technology
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