Daisey Low
Dubbo
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in Recovery, Counselling, and Crisis Support. Presently involved in Radiation and Medical Oncology. Devoted to comprehensive patient care and community enhancement, focusing on culturally relevant healthcare solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Supporter
Lifeline Central West & 13YARN
08.2021 - Current
- Respond to various types of help seekers’ calls, using appropriate suicide prevention strategies, safety planning and de-escalation techniques.
- Provide crisis intervention services using the Lifeline CARE framework to support help seekers and improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Provide culturally appropriate care and inclusive services to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other diverse communities.
- Ensure self care and wellbeing strategies are implemented for self and team members, encouraging and promoting positive and respectful workplace environment.
- Volunteer & Casual Team Member
- Contact: Libby Williams - 0429 891 387
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Mental Health Inpatient Units - Dubbo Base Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Work effectively within multidisciplinary team to deliver positive health outcomes for mental health consumers.
- Clinical care and management of consumers with chronic and complex mental health and drug & alcohol conditions.
- Promoting individual and group recovery-focused care through holistic nursing.
- Respond to crisis and acute mental health crisis through care planning and use of suicide safety and wellness planning.
- Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit & Sub-Acute Recovery Unit.
Registered Nurse
Medical and Radiation Oncology
2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical practices and adherence to safety standards.
- Developed educational materials for patients, promoting health literacy and self-management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contact Timothy Williams - 0448 299 500
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
Kintyre Lodge Aged Care
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Liaise with patients, family, carers and other supports to assist in the delivery of holistic and patient centred care.
- Clinical care and management of residents with chronic and complex health conditions in aged care setting.
- Provide social and emotional support to the lives of residents to build positive relationships, encourage wellbeing and social interaction.
- Facilitate therapeutic individual and group activities to support the wellbeing of residents, and assist with physical activities to improve rehabilitation of residents.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Drug & Alcohol)
Acacia Cottage Opioid Treatment Program - Dubbo Base Hospital
04.2021 - 2022
- Clinical care and management of consumers with chronic and complex drug & alcohol conditions and issues.
- Deliver clinical care and appropriate strategies to consumers using strengths-based, recovery-focused and trauma-informed frameworks.
- Provide harm minimisation and prevention strategies to consumers to assist in the reduction and cessation of alcohol and other drug use.
- Provide psychoeducation around drug and alcohol use, effects, health behaviour and harm minimisation to improve knowledge, recovery and health.
Registered Nurse (Scrub, Scout and Anaesthetics)
Theatre
2024 - 2024
- Administered patient care by monitoring vital signs and assessing health status.
- Collaborated with oncology team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on medication management and side effects of treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating radiation therapy sessions, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
TAFE NSW
DubboBachelor of Nursing - undefined
Charles Sturt University
09.2025
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
TAFE NSW
Dubbo06.2018
Certificate II - Beauty Services
TAFE NSW
Dubbo12.2015
Skills
- Oncology expertise
- Substance abuse support
- Crisis intervention
- Care planning for patients
- Team collaboration
- Holistic health practices
- Geriatric care services
- Effective communication
Certification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol License (11/2021 - Present) TAFE NSW
- Responsible Conduct of Gambling License (11/2021 - Present) TAFE NSW
- Senior First Aid Certificate (07/2020 - Present) The First Aid Group Pty Ltd
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate (09/2019 - Present) Mental Health First Aid Australia
References
Timothy Williams
Oncology Nurse Unit Manager
Contact: 0448 299 500
Libby Williams
Lifeline Central West Manager
Contact: 0429 891 387
Timeline
Crisis Supporter
Lifeline Central West & 13YARN
08.2021 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Drug & Alcohol)
Acacia Cottage Opioid Treatment Program - Dubbo Base Hospital
04.2021 - 2022
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Mental Health Inpatient Units - Dubbo Base Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
Kintyre Lodge Aged Care
08.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
TAFE NSW
Certificate II - Beauty Services
TAFE NSW
Registered Nurse
Medical and Radiation Oncology
2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Scrub, Scout and Anaesthetics)
Theatre
2024 - 2024
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
TAFE NSW