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Gemma Grierson
16 Box Hill Crescent, Mont Albert North VIC 3129
0415 559 629 gemma.grierson@gmail.com
Career Objective
A highly motivated individual with a diverse range of professional experiences including emergency nursing,
rehabilitation coordination and post graduate studies in Transport and Traffic. Seeking an opportunity through
which this knowledge and experience can contribute to identification and analysis of road safety issues through
usage of intelligent transport systems.
Relevant Education and Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Transport and Traffic, Monash University
 Undertaking specialist study in Road Safety Engineering
Jul 2014 – current
SafeDrive Medical program, VicRoads
Oct 2013
 An Active Learning Module, accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP),
for Nursing Category 1 CPD points
Bachelor of Nursing, Monash University
 Majors: Mental Health and Emergency Nursing
Feb 2008 – Nov 2010
Awards and Achievements
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2014 - Granted full Study Assistance Award, Transport Accident Commission
2009 - Monash Gippsland Campus Achiever Scholarship, Monash University
Professional Experience
Rehabilitation Coordinator, Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Oct 2013 - current
 Managing a portfolio of TAC employee claims to support optimal client outcomes and organisational
objectives relating to Return to Health /Work within TAC
 Identifying barriers for clients to Return to Health /Work and applying appropriate actions
 Delivering a high level of client service by making and communicating claims liability decisions in line with
the client service charter
Division 1 Nurse - Emergency Department, MMC Clayton
Dec 2010 – Sep 2012
 Successfully performed clinical tasks in a high pressure emergency department
 Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients to the wider hospital
 Assessed patient conditions, advised of changes in status and monitored and maintained patient charts
 Educated patients and family in health care needs
Third clinical placement, Latrobe General Hospital
Apr–Aug 2010
 Worked as a student nurse predominantly in the busy emergency department
 Demonstrated capacity and developed a keen interest in emergency nursing, which led to specialisation in
this area.
 Gained a wide variety of skills necessary for emergency nursing and also the pace of the ED
Second clinical placement, Springvale Aged Care Home
Nov 2009
 Demonstrated ability to manage dementia patients and enjoyed getting to know some of the residents
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First clinical placement, North-West Regional Hospital
 Learned how to maintain integrity and composure when things became busy
 Developed techniques to manage patients with very different special needs
Apr–Aug 2008
Personal Carer, Bentleigh Manor Hostel Aged Care Facility
Jan 2007- Nov 2010
 Observed and reported any changes in the client's condition or any complaints about care to a supervisor
 Assisted with rehabilitation exercises and basic treatment and medications
Skills and Attributes Summary
Technical
 Successful usage of intelligent transport systems (ITS), to improve performance and reduce impact of urban
transport modes as evidenced through receiving a High Distinction grade for an ITS project at university
 High level of knowledge of road safety issues, developed through employment at TAC and post graduate
studies
Team Work
 Ability to exert a positive influence on others was recognised with a promotion to a mentor role for the
trainee Rehabilitation Coordinators at TAC
 Developed an effective approach when working in the high pressure, fast paced team environment at
MMC’s Emergency Department where on average 30 patients were triaged and admitted each shift
 Undertook role of team leader for the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk which involved coordinating all
fundraising efforts and raising over $5000
Communication (with clients and other staff)
 Acutely sensitive and interpersonal skills have been developed through clinical placements
 Over six years of employment history within caring settings have honed ability to speak clearly, directly and
with empathy
 Ensured that all information was written clearly to the needs of changing audience at the TAC
Ability and desire to learn
 Consistently excellent university and professional development results are evidence of effective study skills
and ability to learn
 Highly developed skills for seeking, evaluating and acting upon feedback to increase knowledge, skills and
effectiveness as a practitioner, as attested to by referees from MMC Clayton
Professional Memberships
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Member of Victorian Transport Association (VTA)
Member of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Nursing and Midwifery Board
Volunteer and Community Involvement
Breast Cancer Walk for Awareness, Monash Student Union Team Leader
Campus Involvement: mentor for first year International students
June 2014
Feb 2009 to Aug 2010
Interests
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Sport - coach under-16s netball
Travel - independent travel throughout South East Asia, Europe and Canada
Referees
Ron Gutenberg
Rehabilitation Coordinator Team Manager
Transport Accident Commission
Phone: (03) 8942 1242
Email: rgutenberg@tac.vic.gov.au
Tina Li
Director of Nursing
Monash Medical Centre
Phone: (03) 9758 2253
Email: tli@southernhealth.org.au
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