I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 17 years experience in Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Infectious diseases. I have had experience caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory illness including patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Respiratory Failure, pulmonary embolism, post VATS, pleural effusion, tracheostomies, COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis where advanced clinical and problem-solving skills were needed. I have also provided my patients and their families with education such as: O2 therapy including AIRVO, CPAP and BIPAP, energy conservation techniques, deep breathing exercises, medication management and infection prevention strategies to help manage their illness. I have a Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Leadership and Management and a Cert IV in Health Administration. I have previously worked as a Clinical Nurse in Brisbane and Melbourne. I am a friendly, organised and hard-working person.