Karen Douglas
Indooroopilly,QLD
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, and reliable graduate nurse and midwife who prioritises patient-centered care. Experienced in critical thinking, effective time management, and collaborative teamwork. Passionate about patient-focused healthcare outcomes and the provision of quality healthcare. Highly organised and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Douglas Construction & Engineering
Taringa, QLD
01.2014 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce delays.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Provided leadership during times of organisational change or crisis situations.
Director
Max's House Specialised Speech Pathology
Red Hill, QLD
01.2006 - 11.2013
- Oversaw staff training and development to ensure effective therapy delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives for speech pathology services.
- Managed client intake processes and maintained comprehensive case documentation.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to necessary speech therapy resources.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organisation's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery -
University of Queensland
St Lucia11-2025
High School Diploma -
All Hallows
QLD12-1988
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Care planning
- Communication skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
Clinical Placements
- The Wesley Rehabilitation Unit - nursing placement (Semester 2, 2022)
- The Mater Neurosciences Ward - nursing placement (Semester 1, 2023)
- The Mater (Redlands) Medical / Surgical Ward - nursing placement (Semester 2, 2023)
- Northwest Hospital Everton Park - midwifery placement (Semester 1, 2024)
- The Mater Mothers Hospital - midwifery placement (Semester 2, 2024)
- The Mater Mothers Hospital - midwifery placement (Semester 1, 2025)
- Ipswich Hospital (hospital in the home) - nursing placement (Semester 2, 2025)
- Ipswich Hospital Medical / Surgical Ward - nursing placement (Semester 2, 2025)
Accomplishments
- Established the first specialised speech pathology clinic in Australia effectively treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech with evidence based techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Douglas Construction & Engineering
01.2014 - Current
Director
Max's House Specialised Speech Pathology
01.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery -
University of Queensland
High School Diploma -
All Hallows
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