Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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References:
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Jannine Lacatango Macawile

Summary

Clinical Professional Summary

Motivated and compassionate Associate Nurse Unit Manager with 13 years of diverse healthcare experience and strong academic grounding. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, conflict management, critical reasoning, and high-quality patient care. Skilled in building rapport with patients and families, with a proven ability to manage complex clinical tasks, including assessments, medication administration, and health education. Eager to further develop leadership capabilities in a supportive environment aligned with the organisation's vision and commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Monash Health- Casey Hospital
09.2021 - Current

• Directed daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organisational policies.

• Led interdisciplinary team meetings to foster collaboration, streamline care coordination, and drive improved patient outcomes.

• Provided clinical mentorship and leadership to nursing staff, enhancing skill development and career growth.

• Strategically managed staffing and resource allocation to align with fluctuating patient acuity and staffing levels.

• Partnered with allied Health o expedite safe, timely patient discharges and reduce length of stay.

• Responded effectively to critical incidents and emergency situations, prioritising patient and staff safety in high-pressure environments.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Hospital Coordinator

Epworth Hawthorn (Full Time)
01.2016 - 09.2021

• Led hospital-wide coordination across 30-bed Orthopaedic & Trauma Rehabilitation and 8-bed Surgical wards, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care after hours.

• Prioritised patient and staff needs, making clinical decisions aligned with nursing standards and ethical codes.

• Supervised, mentored, and supported a team of 25–30 nurses, students, and graduate nurses, promoting professional development and compliance with legal and safety standards.

• Handled complex medical, mental health, and social cases; resolved staff, patient, and physician concerns using sound clinical judgment.

• Reviewed and adjusted staffing based on patient acuity and departmental needs; implemented initiatives to improve satisfaction, care quality, and safety outcomes.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans.

Nurse Supervisor/Registered Nurse

The Manor Aged Care, Glen Waverley, Estia Health Glen Waverley
08.2015 - 09.2017

• Assessed residents and developed individualised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and allied health.

• Supervised and coached a team of 30 PCAs and medication-endorsed staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.

• Led therapeutic groups and delivered patient education in a 60-bed aged care facility.

• Maintained accurate resident documentation and ensured compliance with OSHA and healthcare regulations.

• Participated in clinical consults, care planning, and ongoing resident monitoring.

• Coordinated in-service education for nursing staff with a focus on safety, clinical excellence, and protocol adherence.

• Utilised advanced clinical judgment in direct patient care and treatment planning.

Registered Nurse

Austra Health Agency (Epworth Healthcare Sites)
06.2015 - 01.2016

• Delivered comprehensive patient care across diverse acute units, managing 3–4 complex cases per shift using critical thinking and prioritisation skills.

• Rotated across Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Cardiac, Orthopaedic, Rehabilitation, and Day Procedure Units on 9.5–12 hour shifts.

• Provided comprehensive patient management from admission to discharge, including assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge coordination.

• Interpreted EKGs and telemetry, communicated changes in acuity to the care team, and stabilised deteriorating patients.

• Delivered care to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cancer, and post-op orthopaedic and surgical needs.

• Supported patient and caregiver education on wound care, medication safety, and chronic disease management.

Personal Care Assistant- Medication Endorsed/ Floor team Leader

The Manor Glen Waverley
09.2013 - 08.2015

STAFF NURSE/ NURSE IN CHARGE

Commonwealth Hospital And Medical Centre
08.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital – Staff Nurse Full
08.2010 - 02.2012

Education

Certificate -

Monash Health
Monash Health
04.2025

Certificate -

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
05.2021

Certificate III in Work Health And Safety -

Rhodes College
Melbourne, Victoria
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2014

Certificate III - Part of Master"s Degree in Health Sciences

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2013

Graduate Certificate - Age Care

Job Training Institute
Melbourne, VIC
08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Scholasticas College of Health Sciences
Philippines
10.2009

Skills

  • Staff leadership & Management
  • Excellent Patient Care
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Communication and counseling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Physician Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • New Leaders Development and Management Program (Epworth Scholarship May 2021), Leading at Epworth (May 2021), Recruiting for Excellence, PDP Conversations Course, (2019), Managing Labour Hours (2019), Working with Numbers (2019), Taking the HEAT Training (2019) BASIC ECG training, Catheterisation Training, Area Warden Coordinator Training (May 2021) Manual Handling Training (January 2021) Medication Safety and Administration Training Program (January 2021) Basic Life Support & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training (January 2021) First Aid Training Victoria (October 2017) Wound Management Training (February 2021) PICC Insertion Training (May 2021) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (June 2013) Intravenous Therapy Training (IV Cannulation) (June 2013) Registration History: Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency Registered Nurse DIV1- NMW0001980005 Professional Registration Commission (Philippines) Registration Number: 0662804 Registration Date: November 2010-May 2022

References:

Karla Monge

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Epworth Hawthorn

Email: karla.monge@epworth.org.au

Mobile: 0421818166

Megan Baird

Policy Systems Coordinator

Email: megan.baird@epworth.org.au

Epworth Healthcare

Mobile: 0433689382

Timeline

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Monash Health- Casey Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Hospital Coordinator

Epworth Hawthorn (Full Time)
01.2016 - 09.2021

Nurse Supervisor/Registered Nurse

The Manor Aged Care, Glen Waverley, Estia Health Glen Waverley
08.2015 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse

Austra Health Agency (Epworth Healthcare Sites)
06.2015 - 01.2016

Personal Care Assistant- Medication Endorsed/ Floor team Leader

The Manor Glen Waverley
09.2013 - 08.2015

STAFF NURSE/ NURSE IN CHARGE

Commonwealth Hospital And Medical Centre
08.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital – Staff Nurse Full
08.2010 - 02.2012

Certificate -

University of Melbourne

Certificate III in Work Health And Safety -

Rhodes College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University

Certificate III - Part of Master"s Degree in Health Sciences

Victoria University

Graduate Certificate - Age Care

Job Training Institute

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Scholasticas College of Health Sciences

Certificate -

Monash Health
Jannine Lacatango Macawile