Grace Dowsey
Belmont,UK
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with the knowledge and skills to lead a team to ensure gold standard care is delivered to all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastroenterology Outpatient's Nurse
Barwon Health
Geelong, VIC
08.2026 - 11.2026
- Coordinated outpatient appointments, referrals, and care plans to enhance patient flow across clinic teams.
- Liaised with providers, schedulers, and families to communicate treatment needs and optimize patient understanding.
- Facilitated patient call triage by applying clinic protocols and nursing judgment to ensure timely care.
- Monitored compliance with clinic policies, privacy requirements, and safety standards.
Registered Nurse
Barwon Health, Univeristy Hospital Geelong
Geelong
12.2023 - 08.2026
- Emigrated to Australia for better working opportunities and gained role as Registered Nurse in General Medicine Department. Delivered high standards of care to diverse patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Followed medical plans and promoted patient independence on the ward.
- Delivered bedside nursing care across acute wards at University Hospital Geelong.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in clinical records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under hospital protocols.
Senior Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Sheffield
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Secured secondment for Band 7 role on the same ward as Sister at 27. Led team with a focus on high standards and continuous improvement.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust wards.
- Monitored patient observations and documented changes in electronic patient records.
- Administered prescribed medications following NHS trust safety and medication procedures.
Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Sheffield
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Secured first Band 6 post in same area of medicine through dedicated effort. Developed skills in ward management and collaborated with colleagues to maintain high standards of patient care. Gained insight into NHS pressures and identified ways to better support colleagues in patient care.
- Delivered patient care across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals wards and outpatient services.
- Monitored vital signs and escalated concerns using Trust clinical pathways.
- Administered prescribed medications following Sheffield Teaching Hospitals medication policies.
Staff Nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Sheffield
09.2017 - 02.2021
- After graduating, I began my career working within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward at the Northern General Hospital. Acquired essential skills for providing patient care across diverse medical needs. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to 28 patients. Ensured adherence to infection control standards, contributing to ward accreditation for three consecutive years.
- Delivered safe bedside care across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals inpatient wards.
- Administered medicines and monitored patient responses using electronic records.
- Assessed vital signs and escalated concerns to senior clinicians.
Education
BSc Undergraduate Degree - Adult Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield09-2017
BTEC - Health and Social Care
Lincoln College
Lincoln06-2014
GCSE -
Sir William Robertson Academy
Welbourne06-2012
Skills
- Intravenous Medication
- CVAD
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Blood Collection/ Administration
- Male Catheterisation
- Female Catheterisation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Deteriorating Patient Lead
- Infection Control Lead
- Clinical Governance
- Care planning
- Incident Investigation
- Complaint management
- Leadership and Delegation
- Nursing Mentorship
- Practice assessor
- RESPECT trained
- RESPECT Foundation Plus Trained
- Nightingale Lead
- Mental Capacity/ DOLs Nursing Link
- Employee appraisals
- Return to Work Meetings
- Dysphagia Screener
- IPM’s Experience
- ECG
Timeline
Gastroenterology Outpatient's Nurse
Barwon Health
08.2026 - 11.2026
Registered Nurse
Barwon Health, Univeristy Hospital Geelong
12.2023 - 08.2026
Senior Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
02.2023 - 10.2023
Sister
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
02.2021 - 02.2023
Staff Nurse
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 02.2021
BSc Undergraduate Degree - Adult Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
BTEC - Health and Social Care
Lincoln College
GCSE -
Sir William Robertson Academy