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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Carmel McGregor

Gold Coast,Australia

Summary

Senior Emergency Nurse with 12+ years of clinical experience across rural and metropolitan settings. Highly skilled in trauma care, emergency assessment, advanced triage, and acute management of critically unwell adult and paediatric patients. Brings a calm and decisive presence to complex, high-pressure situations, with a proven ability to lead in nurse-led environments and deliver rapid, evidence-based care. Expert in resuscitation, cardiac emergencies, and advanced life support. Confident working autonomously or collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care through strong clinical judgment, mentorship, and a deep understanding of emergency protocols and diagnostic tools.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelancer (Events and Music)

Australian Venue & Co.
Darwin, Australia
07.2021 - 06.2025
  • Live performance and audience engagement for events and venues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Risk awareness, crowd safety management, and conflict resolution
  • First-aid & emergency responder providing care to patrons during events (e.g fainting, minor injuries)
  • Liaised with venue security and paramedics during medical incidents.
  • CPR refresher to maintain BLS competency.
  • Applied infection control principles and COVID-safe protocols in high-volume venues/events.
  • Self-directed professional learning via Ausmed Education.
  • Community contribution and volunteering throughout freelance work period (e.g. first aid response, food drives, charity events)

Senior Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Flinders Medical Centre
Adelaide, Australia
04.2016 - 07.2021
  • Independently conducted triage assessments using ATS (Australasian Triage Scale) to prioritise patient care in a high-volume ED setting.
  • Provided advanced airway management, including use of adjuncts, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and support during intubation.
  • Delivered critical resuscitation care in trauma and medical codes, leading or assisting in ALS and MET calls.
  • Administered high acuity nursing care, including continuous cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and vasoactive drug administration.
  • Performed rapid and accurate cardiac assessment, including ECG interpretation, identifying arrhythmias, STEMI/NSTEMI, and initiating appropriate protocols.
  • Cared for major trauma patients with polytrauma, spinal precautions, massive transfusion protocols, and ongoing neurovascular assessments.
  • Managed paediatric and adult emergencies, including febrile seizures, respiratory distress, anaphylaxis, and sepsis.
  • Proficient in venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation, wound care, and plastering/splinting for fractures.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams including ICU, theatre, anaesthetics, and retrieval services.
  • Utilised electronic medical records (EMR) systems and ensured accurate documentation under time-critical conditions.
  • Provided clinical mentoring and preceptorship for junior RNs, student nurses, and graduate staff in the ED.
  • Contributed to code blue and trauma team activations, often working in a team leader or primary nurse role.
  • Skilled in de-escalation and mental health crisis intervention, with training in aggression minimisation techniques.
  • Familiar with infection control protocols, PPE use, and emergency preparedness including disaster management drills.
  • Maintained up-to-date competencies in ALS, BLS, trauma response, and manual handling.

Forensic Nurse & Assistant Developer - Nurse-Led Sexual Assault Service

Whyalla Hospital & Health Service & Yarrow Place
Whyalla, Australia
09.2013 - 04.2016
  • Played an integral role in establishing a nurse-led forensic service for sexual assault survivors, developing clinical pathways, infection control protocols, and inter-agency communication processes.
  • Trained in forensic evidence collection for victims of rape and sexual assault using a variety of specialised techniques with strict adherence to trauma-informed care.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders including SAPOL, Women's Health, Social Workers, IMVS, and Yarrow Place, ensuring holistic and coordinated care.
  • Delivered education and training to peers on forensic documentation, survivor care, and clinical protocols, contributing to capacity building within the regional health service.
  • Provided empathetic, confidential care to survivors, attending to their physical, psychological, and emotional needs with sensitivity and professionalism.

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Whyalla Hospital & Health Service
Whyalla, Australia
01.2010 - 04.2016
  • Delivered advanced, autonomous nursing care in a nurse-led rural Emergency Department, including triage, primary/secondary survey, and management of critically unwell patients across the lifespan.
  • Led resuscitation efforts and emergency interventions, applying advanced life support principles and coordinating multidisciplinary responses without 24/7 medical officer support.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound care (incl. burns), venepuncture, IV cannulation, ABGs, ECG interpretation, and use of emergency equipment (cardiac monitors, oxylog, PoCT devices).
  • Acted in Team Leader/Coordinator roles, managing departmental flow, delegating tasks, and overseeing clinical decision-making in a high-pressure rural setting.
  • Provided clinical supervision, preceptorship, and mentorship to graduate nurses and students, fostering professional development and evidence-based practice.
  • Completed numerous professional development courses across trauma, emergency nursing, triage, resuscitation, point-of-care testing, and ECG management.
  • Maintained competence in MUSE ECG system, ICCnet liaison duties, and PoCT quality control/testing, including staff education in the use of I-Stat, INR, and troponin machines.

Registered Nurse (TTPP)

Whyalla Hospital and Health Service
Whyalla, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provided acute care for patients presenting with a wide range of medical presentations.
  • Gained experience in using medical equipment, including ventilators and defibrillators, post-op drains and IVT.
  • Delivered safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care across diverse clinical areas under the guidance of experienced preceptors and educators; including medical, surgical, HDU, theatre/recovery and emergency.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans for patients requiring multidisciplinary intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Built strong clinical judgement and prioritisation skills through exposure to acute care environments.
  • Participated in structured learning modules, reflective practice, and performance reviews as part of ongoing professional development.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, improve outcomes, and uphold hospital safety and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated increased independence and confidence in clinical decision-making, medication administration, and documentation using electronic medical records.
  • Transitioned from junior RN to senior RN/team leader.

Education

Certificate -

Teaching English As A Second Language, TEFL Master Online
02.2025

5 Day Intensive Course -

Forensic Nursing of Sexually Assaulted Clients, Yarrow Place
Adelaide
09.2013

Graduate Certificate -

Health (Emergency Nursing), Flinders University
Adelaide, SA, Australia
11.2011

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia
Whyalla, SA, Australia
11.2008

Skills

  • Advanced Triage & Patient Assessment
  • Emergency & Trauma Management
  • Cardiac & Respiratory Emergencies
  • Forensic Nursing & Sensitive Case Management
  • Mentorship & Preceptorship
  • Autonomous Rural & Remote Nursing
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics
  • Infection Control & Safety Compliance

Accomplishments

2014, Nomination and finalist of the SA Health Awards 'building and strengthening partnerships' category for the creation of the Whyalla Hospital Nurse Led Rape and Sexual Assault Service., Whyalla, SA, 5600

Registration Information

Title: Registered Nurse: AHPRA - NMW0001368854

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR refresher, Darwin, 2023
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS2), Flinders Medical Centre, 2021 (expired 2025)
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Flinders Medical Centre, 2021
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Flinders Medical Centre, 2021
  • SA National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Whyalla Hospital & Health Service, 2013
  • Clinical Supervision Training, Whyalla Hospital & Health Service, 2013
  • Forensic Nursing of Sexually Assaulted Clients, Yarrow Place, 2013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelancer (Events and Music)

Australian Venue & Co.
07.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Flinders Medical Centre
04.2016 - 07.2021

Forensic Nurse & Assistant Developer - Nurse-Led Sexual Assault Service

Whyalla Hospital & Health Service & Yarrow Place
09.2013 - 04.2016

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Whyalla Hospital & Health Service
01.2010 - 04.2016

Registered Nurse (TTPP)

Whyalla Hospital and Health Service
01.2009 - 01.2010

Certificate -

Teaching English As A Second Language, TEFL Master Online

5 Day Intensive Course -

Forensic Nursing of Sexually Assaulted Clients, Yarrow Place

Graduate Certificate -

Health (Emergency Nursing), Flinders University

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of South Australia

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