Accomplished healthcare professional pursuing a managerial role, integrating nursing expertise with leadership and compliance knowledge. Committed to enhancing patient services and operational efficiency through effective collaboration, training, and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Operations and Feedback Manager
Shepparton Retirement Villages
Shepparton, Victoria
03.2025 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate resident care plans effectively.
Promptly addressed resident concerns to foster a supportive community environment.
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues, maintaining high service standards and enhancing resident experiences.
Supervised daily operations of retirement village facilities, ensuring resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved resident concerns, fostering a supportive and quality-focused community.
Coached and trained team members, enhancing job performance and skills.
Provided leadership during organizational changes or crisis situations.
Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards through regular audits.
Vocational Education Trainer / Assessor
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE- GOTAFE
Shepparton, Victoria
01.2023 - 01.2025
Assessed learner competencies through practical demonstrations and evaluations.
Designed and delivered training programs for diverse student groups.
Developed instructional materials to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
Collaborated with industry partners to align training with current workplace standards.
Provided feedback and support to learners during assessment processes.
Implemented new training technologies to enhance instructional delivery methods.
Supported learners in developing personal action plans based on individual goals and objectives.
Coordinated with external vendors to arrange resources needed for successful program completion.
Organized and facilitated classroom activities, field trips, simulations and other learning experiences.
Created online learning modules using multimedia technologies such as video conferencing.
Prepared documentation for qualifications frameworks including unit standards, competency profiles.
Registered Nurse Division 1
Goulburn Valley Health
Shepparton, Victoria
01.2022 - 01.2023
Delivered direct patient care in medical and surgical units, ensuring comfort and safety.
Administered medications and closely monitored patient responses to optimize recovery.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, enhancing care coordination.
Provided assistance across surgical, medical, rehabilitation, anaesthetic, and recovery units to enhance patient services.
Team Leader of Operations (Vocational Education & Training
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE — GOTAFE
Shepparton, Victoria
01.2012 - 01.2023
Analyzed operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
Oversaw project timelines and ensured adherence to established deadlines and standards.
Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project deliverables and expectations.
Facilitated workshops to promote professional development and team engagement.
Led diverse teams to enhance collaborative projects and improve communication.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Registered Nurse YP 11
Goulburn Valley Health Hospital
Shepparton
01.2011 - 01.2012
Worked in theatre, anaesthetics, recovery, and day procedure unit to assist medical staff.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment outcomes.
Delivered nursing care across various departments, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Goulburn Valley Health Hospital
Shepparton
01.2002 - 01.2009
Surgical Unit
Implemented best practices for infection control and patient safety, fostering a safer healthcare environment.
Supervised daily operations of nursing unit staff, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to enhance patient flow.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Fitzroy
01.1998 - 01.2002
Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care and safety standards.
Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to healthcare team members for timely interventions.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize unit workflow.
Worked in neurosurgical/orthopaedic ward to support patient care.
Education
Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116) - Vocational Education & Training
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
03-2021
Diploma of Vocational Education & Training (TAE50116) - Vocational-Technical Education
Plenty Training
Varsity Lakes, QLD
02-2020
Diploma of Design & Development Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) - Vocational Education & Training
Plenty Training
Varsity Lakes, QLD
08-2015
Post Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice (Perioperative) - Anaesthesiology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2013
Diploma of Business/Impact Leadership - Business
Proteus Leadership
Melbourne, VIC
03-2006
Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing
Victoria University
St Albans
10-1996
Certificate of Registration - Nursing
St Vincent's Hospital
Fitzroy
01-1992
Diploma of Applied Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Ascot Vale
01-1991
Skills
Patient care
Care coordination
Patient safety
Healthcare operations
Practice aligns with legal scope and governing Standards
Budget control
Budget awareness
Project management
Team leadership
Staff training
Employee training
Performance evaluation
Leadership skills
Team orientation
Staff advocacy
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Conflict resolution
Time management
Verbal and written communication
Network development
Core values adherence
Patient safety
Personal Information
Driving Licence: 042358493 - Current with no limitations (Expires 7/2027)
Certification
Working with Children's: Current and Valid dated 2025 (Expires 9/2029), National Police Check: Valid via NDIS check dated 2025, AHPRA Registration: NMW0001020852 — Current (2026) with no limitations.
Accomplishments
Conducts student placement visits to Aged Care facilities to ensure students work within scope of practice and according to the Standards of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Designs and validates curriculum documents according to Training Packages to meet Australian Qualification Framework compliance requirements.
Maintains evidence best practice and compliance.
Identifies potential gaps for quality improvement to achieve positive outcomes.
Effective strategic management to achieve conflict resolution and desirable outcomes.
Participates in professional development education.
PERSONAL DETAILS:
COVID Vaccinations: Pfizer 19/07/2021, Pfizer 09/08/2021 and booster to 20/01/2022
Timeline
Clinical Operations and Feedback Manager
Shepparton Retirement Villages
03.2025 - Current
Vocational Education Trainer / Assessor
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE- GOTAFE
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse Division 1
Goulburn Valley Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Team Leader of Operations (Vocational Education & Training
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE — GOTAFE
01.2012 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse YP 11
Goulburn Valley Health Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Goulburn Valley Health Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2002
Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116) - Vocational Education & Training
RMIT University
Diploma of Vocational Education & Training (TAE50116) - Vocational-Technical Education
Plenty Training
Diploma of Design & Development Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) - Vocational Education & Training
Plenty Training
Post Graduate Certificate of Nursing Practice (Perioperative) - Anaesthesiology