Christine Barclay
Porirua,South Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with 32 years experience in direct patient care and senior nursing positions in tertiary hospital, primary and public health sectors. Experience spans across CCU, critical care, med-surgical, primary and public health environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with heart disease. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. Considerate expert with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centred strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice. Committed professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate interventions and programs. Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate patient records and medical documentation. Creates positive, collaborative working environment with colleagues and other healthcare providers to support delivery of optimal patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rheumatic Heart Disease Public Health Nurse
SA Health Department
08.2015 - Current
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, and prevent heart failure.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on cardiac investigations and referred them to other community resources.
- Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources.
- Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up to patients and families living with heart disease.
- Developed and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking program effectiveness.
- Reviewed patient records for symptoms of potential heart disease, infections and known pathogens so that potential outbreaks could be managed quickly.
- Attended meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
- Co-designed educational materials used to inform policymakers and community stakeholders.
- Executed prevention and health promotion programs to improve awareness of health-related issues and conditions.
- Delivered key information to health service staff, GP's, Registrar's, Interns, primary health care nurses regarding acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease and identified appropriate resources within community.
- Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals.
- Supported performance of primary health clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
- Assumed responsibility for agency in absence of RHD Coordinator.
- Created fact sheets on acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease to prevent heart failure.
- Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information.
- Drafted and edited correspondence and prepared meeting materials.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Practice Nurse
Rockingham Maternity And Family Practice
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained constant communication with GP's and other members of care team.
- Collaborated with GP's to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Rheumatic Heart Disease / Cardiac Coordinator
Danila Dilba Aboriginal Health Service
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Coached Aboriginal Health Practitioners and workers through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
Clinical Nurse Specialist CCU
Twemty4Seven Nursing Agency
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight, and height measurements and vital signs.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Second-in-charge Clinical Nurse Educator CCU
Te Whatu Ora Waikato
02.2002 - 08.2004
- Precepted mid-level providers, nurses and nursing students following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
- Oversaw work of nursing students to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Lectured about cardiac conditions.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Maori Health education and support
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, and cardiac conditions.
- Directly cared for patients at least 160 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate Public Health - Public Health
James Cook Universtiy
Townsville, QLD Australia12.2022
Qualified Assessor - Nursing Portfolio's
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ09.2001
Certificate in Adult Teaching - Adult Teaching
Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton, Waikato NZ12.2000
Diploma in Nursing -
Wintec Hamilton, NZ
Hamilton, NZ.11.1991
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Public Speaking
- Client Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Data Collection and Management
- Research and Reporting
- Community Outreach
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Public Health
- Program Implementation
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Management
- Patient Support and Advocacy
- Program Evaluation
- Health promotion
- Time management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Chronic disease management
- Team collaboration
- Multicultural competence
- Epidemiology knowledge
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Healthcare coordination
- Documentation
Certification
Advanced Life Support CALHN 2022
- Advanced Life Support CALHN, CALHN - 2022
- Basic Life Support WCHN, WCH - 2023
- SA Health Cultural Competency Feb 2022
- Hand Hygiene Feb 2023
Languages
Maori
Professional Working
Timeline
Rheumatic Heart Disease Public Health Nurse
SA Health Department
08.2015 - Current
Practice Nurse
Rockingham Maternity And Family Practice
05.2014 - 07.2015
Rheumatic Heart Disease / Cardiac Coordinator
Danila Dilba Aboriginal Health Service
02.2013 - 12.2013
Clinical Nurse Specialist CCU
Twemty4Seven Nursing Agency
08.2004 - 03.2005
Second-in-charge Clinical Nurse Educator CCU
Te Whatu Ora Waikato
02.2002 - 08.2004
Post Graduate Certificate Public Health - Public Health
James Cook Universtiy
Qualified Assessor - Nursing Portfolio's
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Certificate in Adult Teaching - Adult Teaching
Waikato Polytechnic
Diploma in Nursing -
Wintec Hamilton, NZ
Advanced Life Support CALHN 2022
- Advanced Life Support CALHN, CALHN - 2022
- Basic Life Support WCHN, WCH - 2023
- SA Health Cultural Competency Feb 2022
- Hand Hygiene Feb 2023
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