Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
General Skills Summary
Professional Development
Timeline
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CAROLYN HENRY

NARRE WARREN,Australia

Summary

Efficiently supports medical and patient needs in high-pressure hospital environments. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and professionalism. Analyzes problems effectively while managing multiple tasks with strong clerical abilities. Proven track record in fast-paced settings, ensuring timely and accurate support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Ward Clerk/Receptionist

Epworth Hospital
Richmond, Australia
02.2017 - Current
  • Streamlined admissions and discharges to enhance patient flow efficiency.
  • Managed accurate entry of patient records into electronic health systems.
  • Coordinated effective communication between medical staff and patients.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and maintained physicians' calendars.
  • Maintained inventory control for office supplies, ordering replacements as necessary.
  • Organized patient files, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
  • Supported billing processes by verifying patient information and health insurance details.
  • Facilitated onboarding training for new staff on administrative protocols.

Case Manager

ADFACT - Karralika Therapeutic Community
Isabella Plains, Australia
  • Case management
  • Co-morbidity assessment and recovery planning
  • Staff training and assessment
  • Program development and evaluation
  • Case planning and reviews
  • Group facilitation
  • Team work
  • Risk identification
  • Administration tasks
  • Resourcing information - client, workers and agency
  • Written and oral report preparation

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Case Worker

Canberra Recovery Services
Fyshwick, Australia
  • Case plan development and implementation
  • Case management and review
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mediation and conflict resolution
  • Group work facilitation
  • Participant supervision
  • Counselling
  • Phone assessment
  • Professional and interagency referrals
  • Government and non-government liaison
  • Observance of justice system court orders
  • Discharge planning and through care
  • Administration duties
  • Maintain files and records
  • Report writing and correspondence preparation
  • Relapse prevention/ harm minimisation

Theatre Nurse

ACT Health
Garran, Australia
  • Preparation of equipment for surgery
  • Preparation of theatre lists
  • Establishment of cardiac unit
  • Daily administration duties
  • Assessment of client's needs
  • Assist medical staff
  • Monitor clients
  • Liaise with treating professionals
  • Referrals
  • Out of area treatment
  • Maintenance of files
  • Stock inventory

Case Worker (6 month Secondment)

ACT Health
Civic, Australia
  • Case management
  • Phone enquires
  • Phone counselling
  • Assessment of client's needs
  • Risk assessment
  • Arranging appointments
  • Liaising with stakeholders
  • Liaising with treating professionals
  • Maintaining files/report writing

Peer Support Counsellor (after hours)

Carers Association
Canberra, Australia
  • Counselling
  • Referral information
  • Training
  • Providing coping skills and strategies

Education

Diploma - Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Sydney, NSW
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
09-2002

Certificate IV - Alcohol & Drug Work

CIT
Canberra, ACT

Diploma of Applied Science -

Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Excellent oral and written communication Skills
  • Team oriented
  • Experience in case management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Well-developed teamwork skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Training and assessment skills
  • Research skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Mediation and counselling experience
  • Awareness of community services
  • Experience working with youth
  • Experience working with aged-care
  • Experience with issues of Homelessness
  • Experience with Mental Health
  • Experience with Drug and Alcohol Dependency
  • Level One Dog Obedience Instructor

Volunteer Experience

  • Dog Sport Instructor, Volunteer position
  • Training Committee Member, Volunteer position 8 years
  • Pastoral Care, Volunteer position 8 years
  • Volunteer position, 6 months

General Skills Summary

  • Medical Terminology
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Excellent oral and written communication Skills
  • Team oriented
  • Experience in case management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Well-developed teamwork skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Training and assessment skills
  • Research skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Mediation and counselling experience
  • Awareness of community services
  • Experience working with youth through to aged-care with issues of Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Dependency
  • Level One Dog Obedience Instructor - Volunteer position 10 years

Professional Development

  • Motivational Interviewing and The Stages of Change
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy Advanced Workshop
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Child Protection 2 & 3
  • Cross Cultural Awareness
  • Advanced Group Facilitation
  • Life Enhancement Goal Setting
  • Predicting, Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour
  • Senior First Aid
  • OH&S
  • Training and Assessment

Timeline

Ward Clerk/Receptionist

Epworth Hospital
02.2017 - Current

Case Manager

ADFACT - Karralika Therapeutic Community

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Case Worker

Canberra Recovery Services

Theatre Nurse

ACT Health

Case Worker (6 month Secondment)

ACT Health

Peer Support Counsellor (after hours)

Carers Association

Diploma - Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counselling

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charles Sturt University

Certificate IV - Alcohol & Drug Work

CIT

Diploma of Applied Science -

Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
CAROLYN HENRY