Johanna Robertson
Summary
I am a highly skilled and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgement honed over a 40-year career, offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient/client. After graduating as a Registered Nurse, I have held a number of roles including working either as a Midwife, Clinical Nurse or as a Nurse Manager (acting/relief) position. Prior to commencing my role in the Covid-19 contingency workforce I worked as a casual nurse at Royal Perth Hospital for 2 years. I was able to adapt my skills and knowledge within the scope of my nursing practice toward differing specialties across a range of wards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
EMHS Corporate Nursing (Casual)
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
CLINICAL NURSE
EMHS Covid 19 Contingency Workforce
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordination of Inpatient Vaccination program as team leader
- Organization of staff ensuring skill mix is appropriate for safe vaccination delivery
- Supervision and ongoing support to junior staff
- Act as a resource person in relation to changes in administration of vaccines
- Provision of instruction and guidance regarding infection prevention and control, ensuring staff adhere to these principles
- Encourage staff to continue ongoing professional development
- Ensure adequate equipment is available in the clinic for safe administration of vaccines
- Ensure correct storage of vaccines
- Provide open communication with other stake holders in the vaccination program.
REGISTERED NURSE
Covid 19 Contingency Workforce (Hotel Quarantine)/HCA Agency
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Health assessments and provision of regular health checks on hotel guests
- Provision of emotional and clinical support to returning international travellers and/or community members
- Provide a key communication link to enhance the flow of information between the client, hospital staff and other stakeholders to support and assist the clinical management of clients in Hotel Quarantine
- Support effective clinical care by monitoring and coordinating transfer of guests to a medical facility
- Act as a clinical resource for staff working in hotel quarantine regarding management of infection control measures.
REGISTERED NURSE
EMHS Covid 19Contingency Workforce (Vaccinator)
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Vaccination of the public in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Taking medical history and allergy status from patients/clients prior to vaccination ensuring safe administration
- Ensuring safe handling and storage of vaccines
- Post administration monitoring to recognize and manage any physical or mental reactions to the vaccine
- Reporting of any adverse reactions or events through the appropriate channels
- Support and mentoring of graduate nurses
- Responsible for managing, supervising and assisting nursing staff.
REGISTERED NURSE (CASUAL)
Belmore Nurses Agency/Royal Perth Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Provision of safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
- Utilize knowledge within the scope of my nursing practice toward differing specialties across a range of wards
- Communicate effectively and is respectful of a person's dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights
- Active involvement with Quality assurance and safety audits
- Mentoring of junior nursing staff
- Engage in continual professional development
- Worked closely with physicians to keep patients and family updated on patient's condition, lab results and further treatment recommendations
- Provision of support for aging patients and their families by assisting them to access support services in the community.
CLINICAL NURSE-HOSPITAL IN THE HOME (HITH)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Facilitate admission of appropriate patients from the wards for home visits
- Organize home visits by nursing staff for the following day
- Staff rostering/allocation of staff to patient ratios in the clinic and on the road
- Liaise with Nurse Manager to establish staff requirements
- Organize patient clinic appointments
- Participate in resource management /ordering of stock
- Constantly communicate and collaborate with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care given to patients within the community in a timely manner
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings establishing how we can provide the best plan moving forward for each individual patient
- Act as a mentor and resource person for staff and students
- Implement conflict resolution practices when required at a ward level.
CLINICAL NURSE (GARDINER REHABILITATION UNIT)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
- Promoted multidisciplinary service coordination between nursing staff, medical team, pharmacy and laboratory teams
- Interviewed, selected and hired nursing staff
- Ongoing performance management of nursing staff
- Kept the unit running efficiently by organizing equipment and restocking supplies
- Manage the budget and resource management
- Ensure staff participation in ongoing staff development.
ACTING NURSE MANAGER GARDINER REHABILITATION UNIT
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans
- Promoted multidisciplinary service coordination between nursing staff, medical team, pharmacy and laboratory teams
- Interviewed, selected and hired nursing staff
- Ongoing performance management of nursing staff
- Kept the unit running efficiently by organizing equipment and restocking supplies
- Manage the budget and resource management
- Ensure staff participation in ongoing staff development.
CLINICAL NURSE (SUB ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2008
- Developed and maintained clinical quality assurance standards to protect patients and improve care
- Stayed up to date with health system initiatives to incorporate evidence based training and research into clinical practice
- Supervised and directed nursing care staff in effective provision of patient therapies
- Operated within evidence based practise guidelines consistently maintaining department policies and meeting patient care standards.
Education
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER CERTIFICATE- MENTAL HEALTH -
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Perth, WA
07.2022
DIPLOMA OF FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT -
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth, WA
06.2006
MIDWIFERY CERTIFICATE - MIDWIFERY -
Queen Victoria Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania
10.1980
HOSPITAL BASED DIPLOMA - NURSING -
Western Australian School of Nursing, Perth, WA
02.1977
Skills
- Effective interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work both independently, use initiative and take responsibility
- Experienced at developing productive working relationships with clients, families and other health professionals
- Ability to lead a team and coordinate resources available to achieve outcomes
- Empathetic with the ability to build trust, calm anxiety and improve overall health of the patient/client
ongoing education
- Currently enrolled for Diploma of Counselling with ACPET (Australian Council for private education and training).
- Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunization Program 2021
- Forensic Nursing-Elder Abuse.
- Practical teaching skills.
- Wungen Kartup Aboriginal Mental Health Training
- Aboriginal Person Centred Care
- Aboriginal Cultural eLearning.
- Accountable and Ethical Decision making.
- EDI-Aboriginal workforce, Age (young and old), Cultural and linguistic diversity, Disability inclusion, Gender equality and LGBTIQ recognition, Safe patient and general loads and safe seating.
- Aggression prevention training.
- Basic life support.
- Prevention of workplace bullying.
- Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse.
- Infection prevention training.
- Aseptic training.
- Provide education and counselling to patients/clients on covid-19 and the vaccination process.
relevant checks
- Current driver's license C R-E
- Current WWC Check
- Current Police clearance.
- Current Nursing Registration (NMW0001598746)
- Fully vaccinated.
references
- Anette Smith, Unit Manager-4AG, Royal Perth Bentley Group, anettesmith@health.wa.gov.au, (+61)892242532
Timeline
Registered Nurse
EMHS Corporate Nursing (Casual)
01.2024 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE
EMHS Covid 19 Contingency Workforce
01.2022 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
EMHS Covid 19Contingency Workforce (Vaccinator)
07.2021 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Covid 19 Contingency Workforce (Hotel Quarantine)/HCA Agency
06.2020 - 04.2022
REGISTERED NURSE (CASUAL)
Belmore Nurses Agency/Royal Perth Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2020
CLINICAL NURSE-HOSPITAL IN THE HOME (HITH)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2016
ACTING NURSE MANAGER GARDINER REHABILITATION UNIT
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2008
CLINICAL NURSE (GARDINER REHABILITATION UNIT)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
03.2008 - 04.2012
CLINICAL NURSE (SUB ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT)
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2008
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER CERTIFICATE- MENTAL HEALTH -
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Perth, WA
DIPLOMA OF FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT -
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth, WA
MIDWIFERY CERTIFICATE - MIDWIFERY -
Queen Victoria Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania
HOSPITAL BASED DIPLOMA - NURSING -
Western Australian School of Nursing, Perth, WA
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