Zoe Lusted
Gladesville,Australia
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, Australia
11.2022 - Current
- Administration of CT Contrast
- Scrubbing and Scouting for Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Team Leading/Navigator Role
- Working within a large interdisciplinary team to manage inpatient and outpatient procedures
- Nurse-Led Sedation - Attending the Sedation course and practicing
- Clinical Assessment skills and improved knowledge of high risk medication
- Clinical Staff Assessor, including Basic Life Support, Medication Administration and CVAD Management
- Portacath Access and Deaccess
- Participating in Monthly and Annual Audits
- Presenting In-services and Educational Demonstrations
- Attending department meetings and contributing to changes within the department
- Working with the Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator to implement and educate staff on updated Policies and Procedures
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, Australia
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Management of PCA's and other forms of multimodal pain relief
- Diabetic education and insulin infusions
- Team Leading
- Competencies such as nasogastric tube insertion, complex wound management, CVAD access, dressing and removal, and indwelling catheter insertion
- Participating in audits such as documentation, between the flags, hazard management and creating action plans
- Assisting with incident report (IIMS) investigation
- Attending ward improvement projects
- Completed Post Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
Registered Nurse 1/TPP1
Wyong Hospital
Wyong, Australia
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Safe medication handling and administration, including Schedule 4, S4D and 8 drugs
- Time management and patient centred care
- Management and delivery of prescribed oxygen therapies
- Stroke nursing management, observations and cares
- Nasogastric, PEG/RIG management and feeds
- Care, assessment and removal of intercostal catheters
- Caring for palliative patients
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of care plans
AIN/Undergraduate
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
Woy Woy, Australia
05.2016 - 04.2018
AIN/Undergraduate
Nurses Now
Central Coast & Lake Macquarie, Australia
08.2015 - 05.2016
Waitress, Kitchen Hand and Delivery Driver
Red Pepper Restaurant
The Entrance, Australia
07.2014 - 08.2015
Junior and All Age Netball Referee
Central Coast Netball Association
Central Coast, NSW
01.2008 - 07.2014
Education
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
University of Technology
Sydney01.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Ourimbah, NSW01.2017
High School -
Avondale High School
Cooranbong, NSW01.2012
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Focus
- Problem Solving Skills
- Caring and Empathetic
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Effective worker in a team or independently
- Mentoring and Supporting New Graduates
- Patient Assessment and Consultation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Champion for NSQHS Standard 8: Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration
- Policy Compliance
- Team Coordination
- Nursing Leadership - Team Leader and Department Navigator
References
- Rachael Morrow, Nurse Manager, Medical Imaging, Royal North Shore Hospital, rachael.morrow@health.nsw.gov.au, (02) 9926 4412
- Melinda El-Melki, Clinical Nurse Educator, Medical Imaging, Royal North Shore Hospital, melinda.elmelki@health.nsw.gov.au, (02) 9926 4400
- Georgia Klapos, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical Imaging, Royal North Shore Hospital, georgia.klapos@health.nsw.gov.au, (02) 9926 4400
Personal Information
- License: Valid New South Wales Provisional Licence
- Registration: Current AHPRA Registration
- Date of Birth: 06/06/95
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse 1/TPP1
Wyong Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2019
AIN/Undergraduate
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2018
AIN/Undergraduate
Nurses Now
08.2015 - 05.2016
Waitress, Kitchen Hand and Delivery Driver
Red Pepper Restaurant
07.2014 - 08.2015
Junior and All Age Netball Referee
Central Coast Netball Association
01.2008 - 07.2014
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
High School -
Avondale High School
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