Zoe McAnespie
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Case management of clients requiring long and short term mental health support within a community based, Least Restrictive model of care
- Conducting mental state examinations and comprehensive risk assessments to devise care plans in collaboration with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team
- Administration, psycho-education and monitoring of medications, including intramuscular long acting antipsychotic medications
- Liaison with key stakeholders in clients care, including non-government organisations, general practitioners and public health services
- Clear communication and utilisation of clinical decision making via appropriate escalation pathways when clinical concerns arise
Clinical Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
The Tweed Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Acute Mental Health Unit, 20 bed acute and 5 bed observation/high dependency unit caring for acutely unwell clients
- Working collaboratively to devise complex care plans for clients with mixed-diagnosis, including mental health and drug and alcohol needs
- Utilisation of de-escalation skills, risk assessments and managing acute mental health crisises
- Conducting comprehensive Mental State Examinations to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
Registered Nurse
Byron Central Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
- 20 bed sub-acute inpatient unit, supporting clients holistic transition from inpatient to community settings
- Empowering clients through enhancing skills and education within a Recovery Orientated model of care
- Engaging, communicating and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team
- Performing nurse-in-charge duties
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2020
- 30 bed acute ward caring for chronically unwell clients, predominantly with diagnoses Bipolar and Schizophrenia
- Working within with an extensive multidisciplinary team, including referrals to community programs and supports
- Followed a primary nurse model of care
- Engagement in a quality improvement program creating a ward-specific orientation pack for new staff
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
- 4 bed unit, caring predominantly for those with Personality Vulnerabilities experiencing crisis
- Fast paced working environment, with high client turn over, requiring skills in efficient admission and discharge duties
- Performed Nurse-In-Charge duties
- Engaged in Quality Improvement Program aiming to improve liaison between hospital and General Practitioners
Pharmacy Assistant
Charing Cross Pharmacy
01.2009 - 01.2019
Education
Masters of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
01.2022
Clinical Honors Post Graduate Program -
University of Tasmania
01.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health
University of Notre Dame
01.2018
Undergraduate Bachelor of Media - Public Relations and Advertising
University of New South Wales
01.2015
Brigidine College
01.2012
Skills
- Passionate about providing patient-centred, compassionate care through empowering clients to build confidence in managing their health
- Application of clinical reasoning and risk assessment throughout all clinical scenarios
- Highly proficient written and verbal communication
- High level of interpersonal skills and thrives in a team environment
- Supports and shares discipline specific knowledge with members of multi-disciplinary team
- Extensive experience in administration and handling of medications
Referees
Nat Christian
Team Leader - CCT North Team
p: (07) 3317 1020
e: nat.christian@health.qld.gov.au
Kaitlin Kelly
Forensic Liaison Officer - CCT North Team
p: (07) 3087 2260
e: kaitlin.kelly@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
The Tweed Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Byron Central Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Charing Cross Pharmacy
01.2009 - 01.2019
Masters of Mental Health Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Clinical Honors Post Graduate Program -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Bachelor of Media - Public Relations and Advertising
University of New South Wales
Brigidine College
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