Community Nurse

• Jul 2022 - Present

Registered Nurse: Telehealth and Clinical Case Management

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2021

The clinical case management position is an office-based role that involves the review of the clinical aspects of care1) Evaluation of health summaries and the ACAT National Screening and Assessment Form. Based on this review, we provide recommendations for in-home care to the case managers in the field. 2) Provide a triage and advice point of contact for the care workers and Clinicians in the field. eg they will call for advice if a client has a fall, medication administration concern, change in health and wellness etc. 3) Develop assessment charts for use by clinicians in the community. Provide education for care workers when requested by their manager. 4) Collate and evaluate data in relation to clinical incidents5) Update the individual care plan to incorporate instructions to address clinical needs in consultation with the client. 6) Liaise with the multidisciplinary team, including the general practitioner to ensure that each client receives best practice holistic careThe telehealth component is also an office-based role. This program assists clients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, emphysema and heart disease. We provide a tablet with blue tooth monitoring devices (glucometer, blood pressure machine, oximeter, scales) so that they can submit readings daily for our review. The monitored readings appear on our desktop app within minutes of monitoring, if the readings are deviating from their normal range, we make contact with the client to discuss the appropriate course of action. Health promotion and health literacy advice is our main focus.

Teacher- Community Services and Health (casual)

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2021

Initially, I worked in a full-time capacity, this changed to part-time in 2016 then casual in November 2020. The units of competency I taught include: Diploma of Nursing: HLT541151) Confirm physical health status (anatomy): HLTAAP0022) Analyse and respond to client health information (physiology) HLTAAP0033) Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures: HLTINF0014) Follow safe work practices for direct client care: HLTWHS0025) Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting: HLTENN015Diploma of Nursing: HLT5161210) Confirm physical health status: HLTAP401B10) Analyse Health Information: HLTAP501C12) Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment HLTEN519C12) Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients: HLTEN505C13) Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health (HLTEN508B)Advanced Diploma of Nursing HLT611077) Assess and manage clients (physical assessment skills): HLTEN606B10) Practise in first line emergency nursing: HLTEN620B11) Practise in the critical care environment: HLTEN607B

Registered Nurse: Bangalor Retreat Care (casual)

• Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

Bangalor is a residential aged care facility, I worked in a casual capacity to compliment my teaching role at TAFE Queensland. As a Registered Nurse, it was my role to provide resident centred care in accordance with the aged care quality standards. I was the only registered nurse on shift after hours, therefore it was my responsibility to supervise Enrolled Nurses and care workers delivering high-quality care to all residents. Bangalor is a residential aged care facility, I worked in a casual capacity to compliment my teaching role at TAFE Queensland. As a Registered Nurse, it was my role to provide resident centred care in accordance with the aged care quality standards. I was the only registered nurse on shift after hours, therefore it was my responsibility to supervise Enrolled Nurses and care workers delivering high-quality care to all residents.

Telephone Triage Nurse: NSW

• Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

Medibank provided telephone triage nurses for the general public. I worked scheduled shifts triaging and advising each caller. I utilised my extensive Emergency Nursing experience to evaluate each patient ensuring that they received sound advice utilising the companies evidence-based triaging process. Medibank provided telephone triage nurses for the general public. I worked scheduled shifts triaging and advising each caller. I utilised my extensive Emergency Nursing experience to evaluate each patient ensuring that they received sound advice utilising the companies evidence-based triaging process.

Registered Nurse (Casual)

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2015

My casual nursing position complimented my teaching role at TAFE. I was called in to work as required and allocated in any area of the Emergency Department to work with the multidisciplinary team in providing direct patient care. My casual nursing position complimented my teaching role at TAFE. I was called in to work as required and allocated in any area of the Emergency Department to work with the multidisciplinary team in providing direct patient care.

Clinical Nurse Educator

• May 2010 - Jan 2011

After returning to the Gold Coast in 2010, I was offered a temporary position as Clinical Nurse Educator whilst their current employee was on secondment. The components of this role involved:1) Bedside mentoring of nurses2) Developing, delivering and assessing education programs3) Presenting education sessions in face to face workshops4) Writing clinical practice guidelinesAs this role was part time, I was also given the opportunity to work additional clinical shifts on a casual basis

Clinical Nurse Educator

• Dec 2008 - Apr 2010

Albury base hospital was a referral centre for the surrounding rural area. This fast-paced work environment required nurses to think on their feet to adapt to the demands of an unpredictable workload. My Clinical Educator position was developed to support nurses in this environment. Examples of work tasks I completed include: 1) Development, delivery and assessment of education programs2) Mentoring nurses during their daily work3) Completing annual competency assessments for basic and advanced life support for all nurses. 4) Participating in quality review programs eg domestic violence5) Writing policy and procedures

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

• Feb 2007 - Apr 2010

Albury base hospital is a referral centre for the surrounding rural areas. I completed all aspects of Emergency Nursing role such as triage, resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, general emergency presentations, paediatrics, orthopaedics

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Emergency Services

• Jul 2003 - Dec 2006

The Clinical Nurse Consultant role was a senior nursing position to support clinicians working in Emergency at Tweed, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimbi, Byron Bay, Kyogle, Nimbin and Urbenville Hospitals. The components of the role included:1) clinical mentorship2) developing delivering and assessing education programs3) writing clinical policy and procedures4) completing quality projects5) participating in research 6) managing the skill set of nurses to promote a learning culture and ensure that they are equipped to provide holistic care7) writing and overseeing the code blue and code brown disaster plans8) assessing annual competencies of all staff. eg advanced life support

Tweed Valley CNC Critical Care (Full time)

• Mar 1996 - Jul 2003

The Clinical Nurse Consultant role was a senior nursing position to support clinicians working in Intensive Care, Coronary Care, High Dependency and Emergency at The Tweed and Murwillumbah Hospitals. The components of the role included:1) clinical mentorship2) developing delivering and assessing education programs3) writing clinical policy and procedures4) completing quality projects5) participating in research 6) managing the skill set of nurses to promote a learning culture and ensure that they are equipped to provide holistic care7) writing and overseeing the code blue and code brown disaster plans

Professional Development Officer: Intensive Care

• Apr 1994 - Mar 1996

Liverpool hospital intensive care was a tertiary referral centre catering for a range of critical conditions including trauma. I worked closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant to deliver in-service education and mentor nurses during their orientation program. The in-service program was so successful, I was invited to present at ANZICS 1995, Brisbane Convention Centre.

Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Jun 1991 - Apr 1994

Liverpool hospital is a well know trauma ICU. I was proficient at all aspects of nursing care including managing ventilators, bipap, continuous veno-venous haemodialysis etc.

Intensive Care Nursing Student/Registered Nurse

• Feb 1989 - May 1991

Royal Canberra provided a hospital-based Intensive Care Nursing course conducted over a 12 month period. This course included placement in Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Renal Dialysis, Ambulance and Emergency Services. We were also scheduled to attend study blocks that focused on theory related to nursing practice. I completed the program, scoring the highest theory marks in our group. Royal Canberra provided a hospital-based Intensive Care Nursing course conducted over a 12 month period. This course included placement in Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Renal Dialysis, Ambulance and Emergency Services. We were also scheduled to attend study blocks that focused on theory related to nursing practice. I completed the program, scoring the highest theory marks in our group.

Registered Nurse: Cardiac Stepdown Unit

• Aug 1987 - Jan 1989

This unit received patients from the coronary care unit. All RN's were responsible for providing direct patient care as well as cardiac rehabilitation education. We had a set program to work through with each patient prior to discharge they were then invited to attend the community-based program to consolidate the lifestyle changes needed to optimise their health. This unit received patients from the coronary care unit. All RN's were responsible for providing direct patient care as well as cardiac rehabilitation education. We had a set program to work through with each patient prior to discharge they were then invited to attend the community-based program to consolidate the lifestyle changes needed to optimise their health.

Nursing Student

• Jun 1984 - Jun 1987

The Liverpool Hospital Provided an apprenticeship style program for nurses, prior to the introduction of the Bachelor of Nursing at university. During my general nursing certificate program, I completed all theory components as well as clinical placement in all areas of the hospital and community. The Liverpool Hospital Provided an apprenticeship style program for nurses, prior to the introduction of the Bachelor of Nursing at university. During my general nursing certificate program, I completed all theory components as well as clinical placement in all areas of the hospital and community.