Samantha Baynes
27/16 Mann Drive Brompton
Summary
I am a Senior Registered Nurse with 35 years Perioperative Nursing experience. At Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service, my most recent position was Nurse Unit Manager of the Operating Theatre's, Day Surgery Unit, PACU and Central Sterilisation Departments. I held this position for 16 years from September 2008 until November 2024.
During my role as Nurse Unit Manager, I fostered and lead an inclusive team work environment with all members of the Perioperative team, including Nurses, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Theatre Technicians, Clerical Staff and Sterilisation Department Technicians with patient safety being the primary focus. I monitored and implemented infection control measures pivotal to the Perioperative environment and Sterilisation Department, ensuring patient safety, positive outcomes and I played a key role in ACHS accreditation surveys, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Perioperative Nursing is my passion, and I feel privileged in my role when acting as the patients advocate when they were at their most vulnerable.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
09.2008 - 11.2024
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the patients Perioperative Journey.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Actively sought out opportunities for continuing education within the field of nursing management, staying up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with the Quality, Risk and Safety team to evaluate nursing policies and procedures for potential improvements regularly.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for all Perioperative staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Implementation and compliance with relevant National Standards of Infection Prevention and Control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections among patients under the unit''s care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary communication through regular meetings with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to hospital-wide ACHS accreditation, maintaining compliance with industry standards for nursing practice.
- Enhanced the quality of care provided to patients by creating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA1995
Skills
- Ensuring safe, patient centred care with optimum outcomes for the patient and their family / care givers
- Consultation and fostering collaborative relationships focusing on effective teamwork with all members of the Perioperative team - Nursing, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Theatre Technicians, Sterilisation Department Technicians, Clerical Staff
- Scheduling of Surgical Lists, monitoring for over and underutilisation
- Adhering to and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control Standards pertaining to the Perioperative and Sterilisation Departments
- Participation and leadership in Organisation wide ACHS Accreditation surveys
- Participation, monitoring and accountability of Departmental Budgets
- Collection of data and Key Performance Indicators relative to the Perioperative Patient Journey
Referees
Ms Sally Neumann
Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
Email - sally.neumann@sa.gov.au
Telephone - 0421 848 491
Ms Julianne Teagle
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Theatre's
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
Email - julianne.teagle-lillecrapp@sa.gov au
Telephone - 0407 935 729
Ms Kylie Duncan
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Theatre's
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
Email - kylie.duncan@sa.gov au
Telephone - 0407 719 740
Affiliations
- AHPRA Nursing Registration - NMW0001270740
- Member of ACORN - Australian College of Operating Room Nurses
- Member of SAPNA - South Australian Perioperative Nurses Association
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
09.2008 - 11.2024
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Flinders University
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