Glenys Mitchell
Mosgiel
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist at HNZ Southern, I leveraged advanced clinical skills and leadership to mentor staff, enhance patient care, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Expert in patient education and care coordination, I significantly improved patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing evidence-based practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
HNZ Southern
06.2004 - Current
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, and medical staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Provided specialized consultation services for complex cases, effectively addressing unique patient needs.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring each individual received personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
- Provided counselling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Supervised team of 2 nurses and 2 clinical nursing
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11-2011
Diploma - Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ12-1981
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Leadership and management
- Patient assessments
- Patient education strategies
- Health promotion
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
- Advanced clinical skills
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
HNZ Southern
06.2004 - Current
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
University of Auckland
Diploma - Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
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