Emily O'Sullivan

• Management and coordination of all aspects of patient care for a case load of 25 patients.
• Scheduling patient home visits, considering staff skill mix, medical appointments, medication expiry and geographical locations.
• Creating comprehensive patient care plans, determining safety and risk factors for patients to receive care at home.
• Daily communication and collaboration with external stakeholders assisting in providing patient care.
• Management of department and staff after hours.
• Liaised with Haematology CNS ensuring documentation, medical review and pathology up to date for all oncology patients prior to treatment.
• Presented patient updates and outstanding issues during weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Training and induction of new staff members.

• An autonomous role providing care directly to patients in their home or community setting.
• Comprehensive oncology patient assessment using eviQ patient assessment tools.
• Administration of subcutaneous chemotherapy and IV immunotherapies in line with treatment protocol and local policies.
• Provision of patient education in management of chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD & diabetes.
• Administration of IV antibiotics, phage therapies, and inotropes. General wound care & assessment, complex burns care, phlebotomy, vac dressings & management of drain tubes, CVC's and portacath's.
• Training and educating patients to self administer IV medications.
• Maintaining and evaluating patient care plans.
• Hand hygiene auditor for department.
• Experience in delivering care to paediatrics.

• Coordination of all care needs for patients on pathway. Organised meals, medications, monitoring equipment, medical reviews and scheduled daily telehealth assessment.
• Demonstrated effective communication and ability to multitask.
• Delegation of telehealth assessments to nursing staff, and following up outstanding issues.
• Education and advise on symptom management.
• Chairing daily MS teams meeting with the medical team and nurse managers detailing daily progress and emerging issues.

• Leading a team of 8 nurses in providing safe and comprehensive care of up to 40 guests within a dynamic and changeable environment.
• Education of nursing staff, hotel security and Victoria police on PPE donning/doffing.
• Demonstrated ability to build & maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Implemented guidelines as per Alfred infection prevention team with meticulous attention to detail.
• Escalation of emergency situations to Victoria police & Ambulance Victoria daily.

• Caring for respiratory patients within a very busy and demanding ward environment.
• Assisted with emergency situations on a daily basis.
• Provided care to lung transplant patients including paediatrics and post op education to both the patient and their family.
• Care of tracheostomy patients, managing non-invasive ventilation, chest drains, epidurals and administration of cytotoxic medications.

Developed core nursing skills and gained valuable experience across specialities including ED, ICU .

• Worked in multiple hospitals across Victoria including Peter Macallum Cancer Centre, St Vincents, Mercy Health and Epworth.

• St Finbarr’s medical/ stroke ward.