Dene Maree Phillips
Elanora
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Nursing. Proven track record of successfully managing caseloads, drafting medico-legal documents, and working within department policies and procedures. Confident in ability to liaise with clients, staff and internal and external stakeholders. Committed to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and contributing to the success of a dynamic legal team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assessor
Services Australia
02.2013 - Current
- Complete interviews with a broad range of clients from varying backgrounds
- Assess medical information and complete medico legal reports in line with Government procedures
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders
- Provide expert opinion/guidance to other colleagues
- Timely preparation and submission of reports
- Meet quality and quantity key performance indicators
- Continual development of knowledge of Commonwealth Government policies
- Consistently produce high quality reports
Undergraduate Registered Nurse
Tweed Heads Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Supervised medication administration
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Home and Community Support Worker
Department of Disability, Ageing and Home Care
12.2007 - 02.2010
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Facilitated social interactions for isolated clients by coordinating outings, activities, and visits from friends or family members.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, resulting in increased independence and comfort.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
Queensland University of Technology
12.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
11.2012
Graduate Diploma of Government -
CIT Solutions
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Nursing -
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Medical Terminology -
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Business Administration -
Tafe NSW
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
Training
- Aboriginal Cadet Nursing Program (NSW Health)
- Completion of APSC Graduate Program
- Blue card (working with children)
- Blood safe
- Wound care
- Multicultural health awareness
- Cultural awareness
- Communicating with patients from CALD backgrounds
- Dealing with customer aggression
- Fundamentals of privacy in Government
- Child Safety awareness
- Family and Domestic Violence
References
- Graeme Cheverton, Team leader/Manager, Services Australia, (02) 6626 8041
- Craig Sutton, Solicitor and Independent Patient Rights Advisor, Queensland Health, 0400222820
Timeline
Medical Assessor
Services Australia
02.2013 - Current
Undergraduate Registered Nurse
Tweed Heads Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2012
Home and Community Support Worker
Department of Disability, Ageing and Home Care
12.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Cross University
Graduate Diploma of Government -
CIT Solutions
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Nursing -
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Medical Terminology -
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in Business Administration -
Tafe NSW
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