Carol McDowell

*Leading clinical team in providing direct Resident care that is resident focused and follows best practice.

* Attend to Resident assessments and care planning development with Residents and Families, to ensure Residents preferences both physically and spiritualty are respected

*Managed all Departments to ensure Ningana was meeting Aged Care Standards. Achieved full compliance on all standards on each Accreditation and unannouced visits.

*Reported to Board to ensure budgetary and compliance with Governance requirements were met

*Worked on the floor to assist Registered Nurses with clinical management issues.

* Established community networks through working and communicating with in a multidisciplinary team to maximise care for Residents.

*Responsible for introduction of changing from the pervious Aged Care funding model to the current ACFI to maximise funding.

* Direct clinical care including Continence management , wound care, palliative care. Responsible for care assessments, and review of care plans. Communication with families.

* Conducted weekly Doctor clinic on site.

• Led community health promotion initiatives aimed at raising awareness about chronic disease prevention , provided continence management and assessments, wound care of acute and chronic wounds. Palliative care including symptom management.

• Educated family members on proper home-based care techniques, leading to improved self-management skills among patients and their caregivers.
• Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for necessary safety measures.