Jessica Albertson
Edinburgh
Summary
I am a nurse from Australia currently living in Edinburgh on a youth mobility visa. After working as a Nurse for 7 years and a Veterinary nurse for 4 years I have decided to take a break from the health care industry and wish to develop my skills in retail and hospitality roles. Although my previous employment experience is not in retail or hospitality, many of the skills I have are very transferable to these roles. I am driven and have impeccable time management and problem-solving skills. I approach all tasks with professionalism at the forefront. I firmly believe in the value of effective teams and leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse/Facilitator Palliative Care
Queensland Health
Redcliffe, QLD
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Deliver educational workshops to enhance staff knowledge across hospital
- Support newly graduated nurses in skill acquisition and professional development
- Provide hospital-wide support and expert advice to staff on palliative care issues
- Collaborate with palliative care consulting services to successfully streamline the delivery of palliative care on all wards of hospital
Registered Nurse Palliative Care Unit
Queensland Health
Redcliffe , QLD
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Provide compassionate and empathetic care congruent with recognised nursing practices and Metro North Health's values.
- Team leading shifts; oversee the coordination of discharges and admissions to the PCU, liaise directly with medical staff and the allied health team to improve patient outcomes.
- Support staff with management of workloads, delegation and escalation
- Navigate conversations with patients and families regarding their medical care, including creating comprehensive care plans in collaboration with patients
- Facilitate education for patients and their families in preparation for discharge home including subcutaneous medication management and recognising and responding to symptoms using the caring @ home resources
- Clinical management of lines and devices, wound care, pressure injury and falls prevention
Registered Nurse, Community Palliative Care
Queensland Health
North Lakes , QLD
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Understanding and coordinating care that is specific to each client's individual needs and goals
- Utilise superior organisational and time management skills to manage patient care.
- Consistently support the Nurse Unit Manager in monitoring nursing practice standards and managing resources.
- Contribute to positive and collaborative workplace culture, including demonstrating self-awareness and reflection.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and best practice principles to optimise care and organisational outcomes.
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors and allied health professionals.
- Review and complete charts and documentation relating to patient care.
- Facilitate training to patients and carers in a home environment
- Adhere to strict workplace health and safety policies and procedures, including manual handling.
- Actively participate in and contribute to organisational meetings/consultations.
- Managing the Comprehensive Care portfolio
- Delivered on-call support during after hours shifts to address urgent patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Queensland Health
Caboolture , QLD
03.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Sub-acute
Tasmania Health
New Norfolk, TAS
03.2019 - 03.2020
Veterinary Nurse
Petmania Veterinary Surgery
Albany Creek, QLD
01.2019 - 03.2019
Veterinary Nurse
Northgate Veterinary Surgery
Northgate , QLD
01.2015 - 11.2018
Education
Course Certificate - Leading Teams-Developing As A Leader
University of Illinois
02.2024 - 02.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Flinders University
Adelaide , SA 06.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD 01.2016 - 12.2018
Certificate 4 Veterinary Nursing
TAFE Queensland
01.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate 3 in Animal Studies
TAFE Queensland
01.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Education
- Time Management
- Accountability
- Compliance
- Results-driven
- Record Keeping
- Empathy
Referees
Kim Shesgreen
Nurse Unit Manager, Redcliffe Hospital Palliative Care Unit
Kim.shesgreen@health.qld.gov.au
+61738837050
Natasha Cundy
Clinical Nurse, Community Palliative Care
Natasha.cundy@health.qld.gov.au
+61466621312
Timeline
Clinical Nurse/Facilitator Palliative Care
Queensland Health
05.2026 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse Palliative Care Unit
Queensland Health
09.2024 - 06.2026
Course Certificate - Leading Teams-Developing As A Leader
University of Illinois
02.2024 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Community Palliative Care
Queensland Health
09.2021 - 09.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Flinders University
06.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Queensland Health
03.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Sub-acute
Tasmania Health
03.2019 - 03.2020
Veterinary Nurse
Petmania Veterinary Surgery
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of The Sunshine Coast
01.2016 - 12.2018
Veterinary Nurse
Northgate Veterinary Surgery
01.2015 - 11.2018
Certificate 4 Veterinary Nursing
TAFE Queensland
01.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate 3 in Animal Studies
TAFE Queensland
01.2013 - 06.2014