Kali Rattenbury
NSW
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Enrolled Nurse with seven years’ experience as a Medic in the Royal Australian Navy, supported by both primary health care and acute care exposure. Skilled in autonomous and team-based practice across varied environments, including health centres, ships, and instructional settings. Experienced in providing patient-centred care under pressure, with additional exposure to aged care during Operation Aged Care Assist. Strong clinical foundation, proven teaching ability, and recognised for reliability, empathy, and communication skills. Seeking to transition into acute surgical and medical care to broaden expertise and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medic
Royal Australian Navy
Sydney, NSW
09.2019 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive patient care as sole care provider in austere and isolated naval environments.
- Worked as a Health Centre Medic, providing primary health care, chronic disease management, wound care, immunisations, and medication administration.
- Served as a sole and collaborative Ship’s Medic, managing emergency situations, acute presentations, and routine health and equipment maintenance.
- Instructed as a SMET (Ship’s Medical Emergency Team) First Aid Trainer, delivering education and simulation-based training to Navy personnel, I consistently received outstanding feedback.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating adaptability across clinical settings.
- Recognized with a Commanding Officer’s Commendation (2021) for excellence in clinical practice and leadership.
Education
Certificate III in Business
Department of Defence RTO
Sydney, NSW09-2025
Certificate III in Government
Department of Defence RTO
Sydney, NSW09-2025
Diploma in Paramedical Science
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Wodonga, VIC05-2021
Diploma of Nursing
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Wodonga, VIC12-2020
Skills
- Medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV)
- Venipuncture, cannulation, and pathology collection
- Wound assessment, dressing, and infection prevention/control
- Acute and primary care assessment & clinical decision making
- Patient documentation and electronic health records
- Patient education, health promotion, and first aid instruction
- Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
- Time management and organisation under pressure
Accomplishments
- Medical Sailor Dux of Course - 2020
- Commanding Officer's Commendation - 2021
- Sailor of the Quarter - 2024
Affiliations
- Disaster Relief Australia Volunteer
- Active ADF Reservist
- Studying Bachelor of Nursing
Timeline
Medic
Royal Australian Navy
09.2019 - 10.2025
Certificate III in Business
Department of Defence RTO
Certificate III in Government
Department of Defence RTO
Diploma in Paramedical Science
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Diploma of Nursing
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
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