Experienced Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing with over 10 years of clinical and leadership experience across Australian aged care, acute care, maternity and surgical nursing environments. Currently working as Director of Nursing at Darlingford Nursing Home, Victoria, with strong expertise in clinical governance, infection prevention and control, quality improvement, accreditation readiness and multidisciplinary team leadership. Skilled in managing complex resident care, leading nursing teams, implementing evidence-based practices and maintaining compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards. Committed to person-centred care, resident safety, dignity and continuous improvement.
●Demonstrated leadership during bushfire emergency management, coordinating facility preparedness, resident safety planning, emergency response processes and continuity of care during high-risk situations.
● Proven experience leading the facility through infectious disease outbreak management, including outbreak response coordination, infection prevention and control measures, staff communication, risk mitigation, escalation processes and maintaining safe resident care delivery.
● Successfully collaborated with internal teams, external healthcare providers and emergency services to support effective decision-making, minimise risks and ensure resident wellbeing during critical events.