Registered Nurse

• Jan 2022 - Present

Registered Nurse

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

Team Leader - Regional Cancer Support

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

After 8 years with CCQ I am ready for a new challenge and to return to a clinical nursing role where I will use my skills and knowledge to support and care for people with cancer and other illnesses/life challenges.

Manager - Community Support Services

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

I was responsible for the leadership and management of the Community Support Services Team state-wide and provided advice and guidance to ensure the efficiency of the team. I was responsible for the development and implementation of strategies that strengthened CCQ’s relationships with a diverse range of health professionals working in the field of cancer in Queensland.

Cancer Support Coordinator - Brisbane Metro

• Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

I was responsible for coordinating and delivering Cancer Council Queensland cancer support services and programs.I was responsible for coordination and ongoing management of the Hospital Based Volunteer program statewide. I worked to maintain a consistent standard of excellence in the delivery of the Hospital Based Volunteer Program and endeavoured to achieve statewide objectives.In collaboration with other Cancer Support and Information staff, I provided regional cancer support to the greater Brisbane area.In collaboration with the Manager, Cancer Support Services and regional Cancer Support Coordinators a plan for establishing a network of CCQ Support and Information Hubs was developed and was implemented in treatment centres across the state,I was involved in the ongoing management of the Cancer Connect program and management, recruitment and training of peer support volunteers.I liaised with and worked to develop networks with health professionals involved in the care of people with cancer across the greater Brisbane area to promote CCQ’s cancer support and information services and programs.

Helpline Operator - 13 11 20

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

I was responsible for providing information, support and service referrals to people diagnosed with cancer and their families, friends and carers, as well as health professionals and the general public - over the telephone.I assisted people diagnosed with cancer, their families, friends or carers with their supportive care needs, namely informational, emotional and practical support.

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

Care of inpatients transferred to the department for imaging or diagnostic procedures. Preparation of outpatients for procedures, care of patients pre, during and post procedure. Providing assistance to the Radiologist with diagnostic procedures. General coordination of patients coming into and out of the department for imaging and diagnostic procedures. Care of inpatients transferred to the department for imaging or diagnostic procedures. Preparation of outpatients for procedures, care of patients pre, during and post procedure. Providing assistance to the Radiologist with diagnostic procedures. General coordination of patients coming into and out of the department for imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Registered Nurse

• Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

Nursing care of patients in General/Medical/Surgical wards. Nursing care of patients in General/Medical/Surgical wards.

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2007 - Feb 2010

I completed my Graduate Nursing program at Colac Area Health and on successfully completing the 12 month program went on to secure a full time position as a Registered Nurse in Acute Care Services. During my time at CAH I also completed a 12 month rotation through 4 different departments in the hospital - Emergency, Theatre, Community Nursing Services and Residential Aged Care. I spent 3 months in each area and completed a number of different competencies during this time including Basic and Advanced Life Support training, IV Cannulation and a one day course in Post Operative care of surgical patients. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working at CAH and developed a strong knowledge and skill base which provided me with the confidence and experience to move interstate and work in a number of wards and hospitals across Brisbane.