Grace Kimani
Whole Care Solutions
Aintree,Australia
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced Division 1 Registered Nurse with 20 years in disability services, acute care, aged care, community nursing, and public health. Expertise in clinical judgement and advanced assessment, leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering person-centered care, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Committed to building trusted relationships and mentoring staff to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Work History
Service Manager/HR Roles – Disability Sector
3 Years 10 Months- Lead and support disability support workers to deliver safe, person-centred services aligned with NDIS requirements.
- Liaised with families, care team, GPs, and allied health practitioners to advocate for client needs.
- Manage incidents, risks, and complaints.
- Liaising with families, care team, Gps, and allied health practitioner on behalf of the client
- Participate in new client intake, onboarding & assessments, and exit processes.
- Deliver training, coaching, and competency development.
- Handled incidents by documenting details and coordinating responses, risks, and complaints.
- Audit compliance records and ensure workforce readiness.
- Maintain smooth operations through proactive communication.
- Engaged in hiring and onboarding processes to ensure alignment with service standards.
- Conducted yearly staff appraisals and recommended development plans to enhance team capabilities.
Community Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Provided comprehensive community-based nursing care in clients’ homes to support health and wellbeing.
- Performed thorough assessments, monitored chronic diseases, and delivered tailored health education to enhance patient understanding.
- Provided wound care, medication administration, and personal care.
- Facilitated collaboration among families, GPs, and allied health teams to ensure coordinated and effective care.
COVID-19 Response Team
1 Year 4 Months- Oversaw management of COVID-19 cases in accordance with Department of Health protocols, ensuring compliance and effective response.
- Performed interviews, case investigations, and contact tracing to identify and mitigate COVID-19 exposure within the community.
- Facilitated accurate data collection and reporting to support public health initiatives and inform decision-making.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to established protocols.
Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) & RN Supervisor
6 Years 10 Months- Coordinated clinical care delivery for 137 residents in aged care facility.
- Developed, audited, and implemented personalized care plans and assessments.
- Led and mentored enrolled nurses and care workers.
- Liaised with consumers, families, GPs, and allied health to ensure comprehensive care.
- Managed incidents, clinical issues, and admissions.
- Advocated for resident safety and wellbeing.
- Oversaw medication administration and clinical decisions.
Agency Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Delivered adaptable nursing care across various clinical environments to meet patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
Community Nurse – USA
11 Months- Delivered community-based care to enhance quality of life for clients with chronic conditions.
- Provided PEG tube care and oral suctioning while educating clients on chronic disease management.
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team meetings to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Skills
Disability & NDIS Support
NDIS Compliance Management
Care Planning
Clinical Assessment
Community Nursing
Chronic Disease Management
Disability Support Coordination
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Incident management
Documentation & Reporting
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Staff Leadership & Training
Person-Centered Care
Acute Surgical Care
Certification
- CPR – Current
- First Aid – Current
- TAE40122
Timeline
Service Manager/HR Roles – Disability Sector
Whole Care Solutions
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
COVID-19 Response Team
Department of Health
02.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Community Nurse
Empower Healthcare
01.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) & RN Supervisor
Watergardens Aged Care Facility
02.2015 - 12.2021Read More
Agency Nurse
Various VIC Facilities
03.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Community Nurse – USA
Nursing Career Foundation
01.2013 - 12.2013Read More
Delaware Technical & Community College
Diploma from Nursing
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Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Wilmington University
Master of Science from Nursing
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