Experience

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Clinical Facilitator

  • Mar 2013 - Present



Department of Health, Queensland

• Registered Nurse

  • Apr 2009 - Present

  Nursing Pool - Provide comprehensive nursing care in Surgical,Medical, Mental health placements, in liaison with Medical, Allied Health care teams and Administration.Clinical skills and expertise currently involves Peri-operative care, IV Cannulation/Venepuncture.Clinical Facilitator - support,guide and facilitate learning opportunities for USC and SCIT students in the clinical environment. Nursing Pool - Provide comprehensive nursing care in Surgical,Medical, Mental health placements, in liaison with Medical, Allied Health care teams and Administration.Clinical skills and expertise currently involves Peri-operative care, IV Cannulation/Venepuncture.Clinical Facilitator - support,guide and facilitate learning opportunities for USC and SCIT students in the clinical environment.



Ramsay Health Care

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jun 1996 - Apr 2008

  Registered Nurse (Admission Centre, Outpatient Clinics, Admissions/Discharge Lounge, Casual Pool)Provided clinical preadmission information,education via telephone whilst conducting nursing history and initiating appropriate care pathways. Liaised with Consultants & Administration to organise Theatre Operating Schedules.Worked in consultation with GPs in the Pre-Admission Clinic.Provided nursing support to the Lung Function Laboratory and Respiratory Consultants in the Chest Clinic. Provided Asthma/Respiratory education. Liaison with DVA and Sleep Study clinics.Fostered working relationships with Pharmaceutical Reps, Australian Lung Foundation and Asthma Foundation.Provided comprehensive nursing care for clients who attended Medical and Surgical outpatient clinics.Coordinated care for clients who attended the Admissions/Discharge Lounge.Contributed to the casual nursing pool.Health and Safety portfolio management. Workplace Health & Safety Representative, S.M.I.L.E.S award for providing sensational customer service (Greenslopes Private Hospital)



Correctional Services

• Registered Nurse

  • 1997 - 1998

  Provided comprehensive nursing care and independent support to offenders in the Women’s Prison, Annerley.Provided nursing support in liason with Medical Officer. Provided comprehensive nursing care and independent support to offenders in the Women’s Prison, Annerley.Provided nursing support in liason with Medical Officer.



Oxley Nursing Service, Brisbane

• Agency nurse

  • Feb 1994 - Jul 1996

  Provided comprehensive Surgical and Medical nursing care in public and private placements. Provided comprehensive Surgical and Medical nursing care in public and private placements.



Tamaki Maungakiekie Community Health Services

• District Nurse

  • Apr 1991 - Dec 1993

  Provided primary nursing care within the community including assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring individual patients, whilst interacting with multidisciplinary health teams.Liaison with GPs, Practice Nurses, Community Agencies, public, private hospitals and nursing homes. Provided primary nursing care within the community including assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring individual patients, whilst interacting with multidisciplinary health teams.Liaison with GPs, Practice Nurses, Community Agencies, public, private hospitals and nursing homes.



Greenlane Hospital

• Staff Nurse

  • May 1988 - Apr 1991

  Cardiovascular and General Surgical Wards May 1990 - Apr 1991Cardiac Step Down, Respiratory, Haematology, Medical Ward Oct 1989 - Apr 1990General & Respiratory Medical Ward Mar - Sep 1989Geriatric & Psych-Geriatric Medical Ward May 1988 - Feb 1989 Cardiovascular and General Surgical Wards May 1990 - Apr 1991Cardiac Step Down, Respiratory, Haematology, Medical Ward Oct 1989 - Apr 1990General & Respiratory Medical Ward Mar - Sep 1989Geriatric & Psych-Geriatric Medical Ward May 1988 - Feb 1989