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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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