Experience

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Nurse Consultant

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  As a Clinical Nurse Consultant working on the Outer Islands of the Torres Strait, I assist in the development and provision of acute and primary health care services, mentoring and supporting the primary health care clinicians throughout Northern Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, I am the clinical lead in the primary health care setting, working in partnership with the Indigenous Health Workers, and providing primary health care and chronic disease management as well as emergency care. The Outer Island Primary Health Care Centres work within the Torres Model of Care with operational management by the Indigenous health workforce. Show less



Medacs Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Remote Area Nurse/Midwife

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  As a remote area nurse/midwife, I work in a range of settings across Australia, with a specific emphasis on remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities. I also attend to mining, agricultural and tourism patient populations. While I can sometimes experience personal and professional isolation as a remote area nurse/midwife, the collaborative advanced practice and the broad set of professional skills required of me is unique in nursing and midwifery and is certainly the most rewarding part of my job. Previous assignments: Three Springs - WA (Clinical Nurse) Meekatharra - WA (Clinical Nurse) Thursday Island - QLD (Clinical Nurse) Coconut Island - QLD (Clinical Nurse Consultant) Warraber Island - QLD (Clinical Nurse Consultant) Bendigo - VIC (RN) Kalbarri - WA (Clinical Nurse) Darnley Island - QLD (Clinical Nurse Consultant) Geraldton - WA (Midwifery) Carnarvon - WA (Midwifery Group Practice) Tweed Heads - NSW (Emergency Department) Show less



King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center

• Saudi Arabia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Registered Nurse, Department of Emergency Medicine

  • Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

  My primary responsibilities in this role include: - Providing total patient care as assigned according to the core standards of patient care and established policies and evidence-based practices. - Assuming accountability for assessing planning implementing and evaluating care as well as discharge planning for each patient. - Contributing to decreasing the length of stay waiting time as per unit specific goal. - Working in collaboration with Case Management to achieve goals. - Documenting all relevant information correctly appropriately and in a timely manner - Demonstrating collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality patient care. - Acting as an advocate for patients and families. - Identifying ideas that will improve the quality of patient care and issues that will negatively affect patient care outcomes using the professional practice framework. Show less



University of Wollongong

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Casual Academic/Marker

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  As a casual academic/marker for the University of Wollongong, I mark assessment tasks and academic papers submitted by both undergraduate and postgraduate university students enrolled in nursing related subjects. I am also required to participate in calibration and moderation processes as part of this role to ensure academic consistency and integrity. As a casual academic/marker for the University of Wollongong, I mark assessment tasks and academic papers submitted by both undergraduate and postgraduate university students enrolled in nursing related subjects. I am also required to participate in calibration and moderation processes as part of this role to ensure academic consistency and integrity.



Royal Darwin Hospital

• Darwin, Australia

• Registered Nurse/Midwife Emergency and Trauma Centre

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

  The Royal Darwin Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for the Top End of the Northern Territory, north-western Western Australia and South East Asia. Royal Darwin Hospital provides 24-hour comprehensive emergency and trauma services and sees approximately 77 000 presentations each year. Close to 40% of these presentations are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. In the emergency department at RDH, the majority of my shifts are spent in majors, where the majority of patients are triaged as category 1 through 3 and are acutely unwell. I also work as the second triage nurse frequently, providing rapid assessment of patients to ensure their triage category is appropriate and making patient flow decisions around where within the department is best suited for the patient and their presentation. I also work within the paediatric section of the emergency department. Ensuring patients are appropriately assessed and their immediate needs are attended to is the primary focus of my role. Show less



International Health and Medical Services (IHMS)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Team Leader

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  This role requires me to deliver and maintain primary health care services to Detainees or Transferees at Immigration Detention Facilities within the Australasian Region in accordance with IHMS Policies and Procedures and the Royal Australian College of General Physicians (RACGP) Standards. My role & responsibilities • To ensure that health care is delivered within the Immigration Detention Centres to all Persons in accordance with Medical Services Standards • To manage and lead the day to day operations of the IHMS Medical Facility in consultation with the Health Services Manager (HSM) and/or Area Medical Director (AMD) • Liaise as appropriate with all parties involved in the medical management of patients. This includes health centre staff, security and external health care providers • Provide clinical reports as directed by the HSM and/or AMD to appropriate internal and external stakeholders • To act in the position of Health Service Manager (HSM) on an as required basis • Comply with privacy legislation and IHMS Policies and Procedures including the confidentiality agreement • To demonstrate effective management of the nursing team through proactive and supportive engagement and execution of the Performance Management Process • Use the IHMS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to provide correct and complete documentation • Management of ordering and monitoring of stock within the Medical Facility • Assessment and treatment of patients at a Team Leader level • Lead and participate in induction, periodic and Fit to Travel (FTT) medicals as required • Lead and participate in scheduled meetings as required or requested • Assist the HSM in identifying and developing clinical training requirements for staff Show less



Mediserve Nursing Agency

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Registered Nurse/Midwife

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Whilst working for Mediserve, I worked across all specialties including general medical/surgical, burns/trauma, emergency, coronary care, paediatrics and midwifery. Working as an agency nurse presents challenges and requires resilience and the ability to adapt to new and foreign environments on a daily basis. I have done this in a way that has ensured patient safety and care is my primary priority. Whilst working for Mediserve, I worked across all specialties including general medical/surgical, burns/trauma, emergency, coronary care, paediatrics and midwifery. Working as an agency nurse presents challenges and requires resilience and the ability to adapt to new and foreign environments on a daily basis. I have done this in a way that has ensured patient safety and care is my primary priority.



Gove District Hospital

• Nhulunbuy, NT

• Registered Nurse/Midwife

  • May 2017 - Jan 2018

  As part of a multi-disciplinary remote health team I treated illness, promoted well being, maintained health systems, provided education and training and encouraged community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people of East Arnhem Land in the remote Northern Territory. As part of a multi-disciplinary remote health team I treated illness, promoted well being, maintained health systems, provided education and training and encouraged community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people of East Arnhem Land in the remote Northern Territory.



The Tweed Hospital

• Tweed Heads

• Registered Nurse/Midwife

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  As a Registered Nurse/Midwife I was a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, and used contemporary standards and evidence to underpin practice. Being part of a multidisciplinary team, I provided high quality nursing care for all general and midwifery patients being nursed in an acute healthcare setting. This position provided a high quality and effective service of assessment, support, advice and referral to enhance health, safety and well-being through involvement with pregnant and postnatal women, as well as other acute general patients. Show less



The Tweed Hospital

• Student Midwife

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  As a student midwife, I shadow the registered midwife whilst completing my graduate diploma to develop a sound knowledge of the various aspects of midwifery care. These aspects include: • developing, assessing and evaluating individual programs of care • providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital community and the home • identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals to doctors and other medical specialists • arranging and providing parenting and health education • providing counselling and advice before and after screening and tests • offering support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death • supervising and assisting mothers in labour, monitoring the condition of the foetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management • giving support and advice on the daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding, bathing and making up feeds • liaising with agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care Show less



St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  The registered nurse provides evidence-based nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team so as to achieve goals and health outcomes. The registered nurse takes a leadership role in the coordination of nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. This includes appropriate referral to, and consultation with, other relevant health professionals, service providers, and community and support services. The registered nurse practices independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care to enrolled nurses and health care workers. Delegation takes into consideration the education and training of enrolled nurses and health care workers and the context of care. The inherent qualities of this role include: • Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries • Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency • Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development • Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse • Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment Show less



NSW Health

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2015

  My role at Shoalhaven Hospital and David Berry Hospital involved the provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse. I provided direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan. As a third year undergraduate registered nurse, I participated in clinical decision making and liaised with the medical team as required within my scope of practice. My role at Shoalhaven Hospital and David Berry Hospital involved the provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse. I provided direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan. As a third year undergraduate registered nurse, I participated in clinical decision making and liaised with the medical team as required within my scope of practice.



Allity Aged Care

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant in Nursing

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  The key competencies of this role included: - Certificate III - Aged Care - Senior First Aid attainment - Excellent communication style and skills - Genuine commitment to the highest standards of customer and client service - Aptitude for computers - Motivation and ability to take initiative The inherent duties of this role included: - Managing resident and patient care - Identifying and appropriately escalating medical conditions and situations requiring the attention of senior staff - Ensuring the highest levels of comfort, attention and service being provided to residents and patients Show less



ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

  As a Communications Officer for the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, my inherent duties included: - Managing demanding, challenging and competing workloads and priorities within a high pressure and time critical environment - Working a rotating roster within a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 12 hour shift pattern - Being exposed to a mission critical environment, which included exposure to critical incidents and highly emotive situations - Interacting with members of the public who displayed challenging behaviors and the full range of emotional expression including a heightened state of aggravation, shock, despair and stress. Show less



Jetstar Airways

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cabin Crew

  • Apr 2009 - May 2010

  My role as a member of Cabin Crew with Jetstar Airways involves the following primary functions: - Performing cabin safety functions, including identifying safety matters, taking action to address safety matters and co-operating with other crew to reduce the risk of injury to passengers and Jetstar employees; - Providing excellent customer service during long sectors; - Ensuring effective communication within the cabin and flight deck and with Jetstar Management to maintain an effective and harmonious working relationship; - Maintaining skills, knowledge and my physical ability to perform all emergency procedures; - Consistently displaying professional standards of behaviour and personal presentation. Show less



International SOS

• Singapore
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, International Operations

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Through my role as an International Operations Coordinator, I provided international medical and travel assistance to corporate members and travel insurance customers when they were traveling or living overseas. The scope of my primary responsibilities included: - Providing travel assistance/policy information to customers traveling overseas - Sourcing medical referrals for overseas medical services - Managing the monitoring of a patient’s hospitalisation - Coordinating all aspects of customers payments for medical/hospital expenses - Liaising with onsite doctors to coordinate the logistics of relocating patients for medical treatment Show less



Coles Myer

• Duty Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  This position involved monitoring the operations of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.My duties included:- supervising the night fill, service and store presentation staff- managing store safety and security- supervising contractors- ensuring fresh produce, bakery and dairy departments are sufficiently stocked on shelf- quality checking produce, meat and bakery stock- managing customer concerns and enquiries- completing ordering processes- coaching team members where required- ensuring cash is vaulted at close of business- securing and alarming premises Show less

• Checkout Service Supervisor

  • Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

  Within my role as a Service Supervisor, I was responsible for monitoring up to ten staff at any one time. I was also directly responsible for the development of four service staff, in terms of their efficiency and level of customer satisfaction.Part of my responsibility also included ensuring the ten point service expectation checklist was met with every customer who passed through the centre. My role also involved troubleshooting technical problems with any of my team’s service equipment and supervising cash handling and clearing procedures.My role also involved co-ordinating an effective and timely response to any customer enquires and liaising with department and store managers to ensure the smooth running of store operations. Show less



Commission for Children and Young People

• Administrative Support Officer – Risk Assessment & Prohibited Employment

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

  This position provides high level administrative support for Prohibited Employment and Working with Children Risk Assessments. My primary duties included:-Entering Risk Assessment referrals into relevant databases and setting up hard copy files.-Maintaining the Risk Assessment spreadsheet-Responding to telephone and email enquiries regarding Prohibited Employment and Risk Assessment procedures-Distributing correspondence-Processing false disclosure notifications-Processing Crown Solicitors Invoices Show less

• Customer Service Officer - Employment Screening Unit

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2007

  As a Customer Service Officer I am the public face of the Commission, taking and resolving client calls. I am required to exercise some discretion but need to use judgment to determine when to refer a call to a more senior officer.My role also involves drafting correspondence and submissions for signature.I am required to understand and implement existing operational policies and procedures independently, seeking clarification where the policies and procedures do not provide enough guidance.This role also requires me to develop business relationships with Working with Children Check clients and stakeholders.Some of the challenges I face within this role include determining when a problem needs to be escalated to senior management, dealing with anxious or stressed clients and stakeholders and communicating with a wide range of people, from children and young people of all ages, to representatives from a range of large organisations. Show less

• Trainee Community Education & Media Officer

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  The primary function of this role is to assist in the provision of information, services and resources to improve the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people in New South Wales.As a trainee Community Education and Media Officer, I respond to information inquiries, assist with the implementation of Community Education projects and assist with the Commission’s information maintenance. In this role I also require the ability to talk in person or via the telephone with a range of people, including children and young people, to develop good relationships with them. The role also requires a commitment to and understanding of the principles of EEO, OH&S, ethical practices and cultural diversity and experience in working in a pressured environment with a number of tasks to prioritise. Show less



Sydney Festival

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  During this short internship, I was responsible for liaising with artists and performers to co-ordinate contractual agreements, as well as information management, database management and handling inquiries from the general public. I was also required to write correspondence to external parties and articles for the Festival's newsletter (circulation 11,000). During this short internship, I was responsible for liaising with artists and performers to co-ordinate contractual agreements, as well as information management, database management and handling inquiries from the general public. I was also required to write correspondence to external parties and articles for the Festival's newsletter (circulation 11,000).