KYLIE MICALLEF
Portland West,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated and motivated nursing professional with a strong commitment to excellence and person-centred care. Over the past 12 months, I have taken on a secondment as Nurse Unit Manager at Portland District Health North Ward, where I focused on developing a cohesive, high-performing team by identifying individual strengths and areas for growth.
I collaborate closely with Nurse Unit Managers, ANUMs, and Directors to align team goals with organisational priorities. Known for my adaptability and strong communication skills, I thrive in both independent and team environments. I am eager to take on new challenges, continuously develop professionally, and contribute meaningfully to any healthcare team I join
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Portland District Health
Portland, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with National Safety and Quality Standards in clinical leadership roles.
- Maintained quality improvement register and documented minutes of regular meetings.
- Achieved annual performance development goals while enhancing staff satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams to promote person-centered care.
- Participated in budget development, ensuring alignment with unit resource needs.
- Monitored budget reports, addressing variances to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted staff appraisals, achieving 100% compliance with mandatory competencies.
- Initiated relevant audits, contributing to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
Education Manager
Portland District Health
Portland, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Mentored and recruited education team staff, managing leave, rosters, appraisals, and meetings.
- Facilitated graduate program from recruitment through induction while providing clinical support.
- Coordinated nursing and medical undergraduate work experience, leading future leaders initiative.
- Contributed to development and updates of critical policies, including code blue protocols.
- Participated in committees addressing medication errors, leadership, safe care, and workforce planning.
- Delivered advanced life support training for PDH staff to fulfill educational requirements.
- Created ICU simulated patient resources and acquired training equipment for skill enhancement.
- Developed train-the-trainer programs for BLS and No Lift to ensure compliance with mandatory training.
Education Clinical Support Nurse
Portland District Health
Portland, Australia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed recruitment processes, including interviews, reference checks, and orientation sessions.
- Facilitated time out and study days for staff, enhancing clinical knowledge and performance management.
- Provided clinical support and training to the workforce, ensuring competency in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
- Represented organization in various committees, including Drugs and Therapeutic and Falls Committees.
- Conducted feedback and mentoring sessions, resulting in improved appraisals and professional development.
- Facilitated in-house training programs as required to meet staff development needs.
- Contributed to collaborative working parties focused on delirium and deteriorating patient care.
- Participated in Code Blue mock drills to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Western Health
Sunshine ICU, Australia
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed complex critical care patients through comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
- Facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams to support families during high-stress situations.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance collaboration and adherence to scope of practice.
- Promoted team emotional health and wellbeing to foster a positive workplace environment.
Clinical Educator
WesternHealth Sunshine Campus
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Developed and managed rosters for undergraduate students, providing appraisal and feedback.
- Facilitated recruitment process for graduate nurses, including interviews, reference checks, and orientation.
- Conducted performance management and mentoring for graduate nurses, ensuring completion of appraisals.
- Organized and delivered in-service training sessions to enhance staff development across multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated simulation-based training to promote teamwork, planning and debriefing sessions effectively.
- Participated in organizational meetings with senior management to discuss issues and support staff transitions.
- Engaged in NUMs meetings biweekly to address educational needs and workforce support initiatives.
- Planned and executed comprehensive study days featuring internal and external speakers.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western Health
Footscray ICU, Australia
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Managed 10-bed ICU, optimizing staff allocation based on skill mix.
- Supported junior workforce through mentorship and training initiatives.
- Engaged with internal and external medical teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Communicated effectively with bed manager and ANUM from various departments.
Graduate Nurse Program
Western Health
Sunshine, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Sunshine Campus
- Sunshine Campus
- 3 X 4 month rotations
- Surgical ward, ICU and Medical ward
Education
Creating a Culture of safety: the impact of human factors : -
Medcast
Online04-2025
Cultural Awareness: Richard Franklin -
Portland District Health
02-2025
Met Call Mayhem -
Medcast
Online02-2025
Advanced Life Support Instructor Recertification -
ACCCN Lorne
11-2024
What Great Educators Do? -
Ausmed
Melbourne, VIC05-2019
Advanced Certificate in business in the community sector -
Victoria University
12.2017
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
Western Health
06.2013
Postgraduate Diploma of Advanced Clinical Nursing - Critical Care
The University of Melbourne
12.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
St Albans12.2001
Advanced Certificate in Residential and Community Services - Disability Stream
Victoria University
Melton12.1994
Current Commitments And Competencies
- Lead of Advanced life support training
- Lead of the code blue/mock code blue
- Member of recognizing the deteriorating patient working group
- Working on the Guardrails update and rollout
- All mandatory competencies up to date
- Active participant on many committees
Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Efficient time management and organisational skills
- Professional approach in all aspects of employment
- Active team member/ participant/ resource
- Ability to work in an autonomous setting
- The ability to motivate and provide support to staff in charge and junior staff
- Interpersonal relationship skills to support families in crisis
- Demonstrated knowledge of own limitations of practice
- Keen Participant in Continuing best practice and education
- Adaptable, bright, enthusiastic
Accomplishments
- Representative of public health sector for international nursing recruitment: Dublin, Ireland
- Advance life Support Train the Trainer
- OHS – HS Representative for Education (current and previous employment)
- Nominated and awarded the Health and safety Representative of the year 2016 (Western Health)
- Nominated safety award ICU 2015 (Western Health)
- Nominated and awarded ICU Nurse of the year 2009 (Western Health)
Professional Referees
- Natalie Herbertson, Nurse Unit Manager – South Ward, Portland District Health, Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, 3305, (03) 5521 0367, nherbertson.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au
- Michael Ashby, Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative services, Portland District Health, Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC, 3305, (03) 5521 0685, MAshby.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
Portland District Health
01.2024 - Current
Education Manager
Portland District Health
01.2019 - 01.2024
Education Clinical Support Nurse
Portland District Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Western Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
Clinical Educator
WesternHealth Sunshine Campus
01.2012 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western Health
01.2003 - 01.2012
Graduate Nurse Program
Western Health
01.2002 - 01.2003
Creating a Culture of safety: the impact of human factors : -
Medcast
Cultural Awareness: Richard Franklin -
Portland District Health
Met Call Mayhem -
Medcast
Advanced Life Support Instructor Recertification -
ACCCN Lorne
What Great Educators Do? -
Ausmed
Advanced Certificate in business in the community sector -
Victoria University
Certificate IV Training and Assessment -
Western Health
Postgraduate Diploma of Advanced Clinical Nursing - Critical Care
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Advanced Certificate in Residential and Community Services - Disability Stream
Victoria University
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