Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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KATE MCGOWAN

STIRLING,SA

Summary

I am adventurous, adaptable and professional. My career in nursing has taken me across Australia and around the world, including the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Islands. I have enjoyed many and varied roles over the past 23 years and have volunteered in Uganda and Nepal, learning so much about other cultures and health systems. I found interest in Travel Medicine, a rare specialty combining my love of health and travel. Unfortunately, the clinic closed when Covid came along. Currently I am working with virtual heath, delivering acute care services within the home. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator for the Virtual Hospital

Calvary Amplar Health Joint Venture – My Home Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordinating acute care for hospital avoidance in SA hospitals
  • Clinical Integrated Nurse attending patients in own homes for assessments and treatment
  • Balance of working from home / office
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.

Business Owner - Sole Trader

Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Conducted market research to inform product development decisions and identify potential growth areas.
  • Collaborated with fellow sole traders within the industry for mutually beneficial alliances.
  • Managed all aspects of business finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

PopUp Health – SAPOL program

01.2020 - 01.2022
  • I was working as solo nurse in the Police City watch House and the other police cell complexes around Adelaide
  • Drugs / alcohol / chronic illness / mental health / violence / antisocial behaviour.

Travel Bug - Travel Medicine and Vaccination Clinic

01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Consulting on vaccinations for travel, knowledge of National Immunization Program, knowledge of current world health issues and public health, extensive understanding of geography
  • The Travel Bug closed due to Covid and I had to find other work.

St Andrews Hospital Critical Care Unit

01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Case load includes cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, joint replacements, bowel and urogenital surgery.

Benson Radiology working in the hospital branches

01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Assisting with procedures
  • Daily management of flow of inpatients and outpatients

Clinical Nurse

International Health And Medical Service
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and smooth operations.

MY Meduse Superyacht

01.2013 - 01.2014
  • World-wide itinerary with performing housekeeping and nursing duties.

International Health and Medical Service (IHMS)

01.2012 - 01.2013

Royal Adelaide Hospital

01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Registered Nurse – Triage, Resuscitation team, Coordinating
  • Registered Nurse L2 - Workflow Coordinator – Emergency Department

King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Nursing members of the Saudi Royal Family
  • 2008 Clinical Nurse Coordinator IMCU (High Dependency Unit) 2007 Staff nurse 1 - Adult Intensive Care Unit
  • 2006 Staff Nurse 1 - Critical Care, Emergency Department.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2006

RN (L3) Locum Nurse with Nganampa Health Services, Pitjanjara Lands of SA

01.2004 - 01.2006

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

01.2003 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse

Launceston General Hospitalceston
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Masonic Homes, Launceston, Tasmania

01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Carer and then Registered Nurse.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health -

01.2024

Graduate Certificate Tropical Medicine -

01.2020

Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Unit Nursing -

01.2018

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Emergency Nursing Practice -

01.2005

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -

01.2004

Bachelor Nursing -

University Tasmania
01.2001

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Patient confidentiality

Certification

Licensed to practice nursing in Australia – AHPRA registration

Volunteer Experience

  • Uganda, March 2019
  • ANZICS / ACCCN Intensive Care ASM, Oct 2018
  • Nepal, 2010
  • Kids Foundation - Adelaide

References

  • Jasmine Grey, Registered Nurse, Benson Radiology, 0414 432 486
  • Emma Smith, Registered Nurse, SA Health, 0438 932 796, Emsmithy75@outlook.com

Timeline

Care Coordinator for the Virtual Hospital

Calvary Amplar Health Joint Venture – My Home Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Business Owner - Sole Trader

Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022

PopUp Health – SAPOL program

01.2020 - 01.2022

Travel Bug - Travel Medicine and Vaccination Clinic

01.2019 - 01.2020

St Andrews Hospital Critical Care Unit

01.2017 - 01.2020

Clinical Nurse

International Health And Medical Service
01.2015 - 04.2016

Benson Radiology working in the hospital branches

01.2014 - 01.2017

MY Meduse Superyacht

01.2013 - 01.2014

International Health and Medical Service (IHMS)

01.2012 - 01.2013

Royal Adelaide Hospital

01.2010 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2006

King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01.2006 - 01.2010

RN (L3) Locum Nurse with Nganampa Health Services, Pitjanjara Lands of SA

01.2004 - 01.2006

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

01.2003 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse

Launceston General Hospitalceston
01.2001 - 12.2002

Masonic Homes, Launceston, Tasmania

01.1999 - 01.2002

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health -

Graduate Certificate Tropical Medicine -

Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Unit Nursing -

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Emergency Nursing Practice -

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -

Bachelor Nursing -

University Tasmania

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