Maizabina Jamal
Eden HILLS,SA
Summary
Highly efficient critical care RN well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Caring Mentor bringing over 25 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with individuals with disability to support development of social abilities and help each develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor in Disability
PREMIUM HOMECARE
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Encouraged exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
MANAGER
MJ TUTORING PTY LTD
06.2022 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
ACADEMIC LECTURER
University of South Australia
01.2018 - Current
- Tutor for Being a Health Professional, Tutor of Health of Older Adults, Tutor for Health of Adults, Tutor for HiCYPs, Tutor for First People’s Health, Tutor for ELA1, ELA5
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Nursing Educator/Facilitator
Equals International Adelaide
01.2016 - Current
- Nursing Educator Diploma in Nursing, Nursing Educator Diploma in Mental Health, Nursing Educator Diploma in Community Service, Nursing Educator Advance Diploma in Nursing
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies in nursing education.
- Enhanced the nursing curriculum by collaborating with fellow educators to develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on career paths and professional development opportunities.
- Initiated partnerships with local healthcare facilities, enabling students to gain hands-on clinical experience.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted academic success.
- Served as a subject matter expert in nursing education, contributing insights during faculty meetings and institutional planning sessions.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies to improve nursing competencies among students.
- Collaborated with clinical instructors to ensure seamless integration of theoretical knowledge into practical application during clinical rotations.
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment where diverse perspectives were valued and respected.
- Supported colleagues in their efforts to improve teaching strategies, sharing resources and best practices in nursing education.
- Played a key role in the accreditation process by preparing documentation and showcasing program strengths during site visits.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre Intensive and Critical Care Unit
01.2010 - 10.2020
- Level 3 Adult Intensive Care Unit
- Cared for patients postoperative heart surgery, including but not limited to those undergoing CABG and Valve Replacement
- Proficient in working with surgical post-op issues that include Atrial Fibrillation, SVT, electrolyte imbalances, wound infections, incision care, care of chest tubes, operation of external/internal pace maker monitoring, pleural effusions, pnemothorax and hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines, dialysis and monitoring patients with cardiac-specific infusions
- Participated in bedside of chest drains insertion and removal
- On average, FMC receives 10 patients post op cardiac surgeries per week, which include coronary artery bypass and valve replacements
- Being a major trauma hospital, it receives complex head injury patients
- Part of my role as a critical care nurse is the responsibilities of managing emergencies effectively and calls doctors when necessary
- I have to also provide emotional support to the families and have educated them on the procedures in ICCU
- I have the ability to stay organised and to solve any arising issues quickly and efficiently as that is the skill for successfully nursing in ICCU
- Leadership duties include but not limited to providing access and unit coordinator roles to the unit
- Responsibilities include: Enabling nursing staff to focus more on medical needs of patients, resulting in higher quality of care
- Using interpersonal skills to enable nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality of patient care
- Providing education and mentoring to undergraduates and new graduates as they integrate their evidence based practice
- Liaising with shift manager to allocate skill mix staff to patients
- Problem/troubling shooting with equipment for patient care
- Providing interdisciplinary relationships for new staff in the unit
- Managing outcomes for patients with junior nurses regarding change in treatment and care
- Being a facilitator of direct with, providing support to patients who have complex health issues, providing direction and delegation to care and when necessary round with medical team, while coaching and supporting the direct caregivers (nurses) to enable safe practice
- Oversee patient care coordination, assess health risks to both the patient and nurses and facilitating team communication regarding turns for trauma or bariatric patients, thus minimizing injuries to nurses
- Being a patient advocate- ensuring those patients and their families are well informed regarding care.
Nursing Australia
Nursing Agency of South Australia
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Registered Nurse on casual basis
- Assisted to provide patient care in intensive and acute setting
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Interact with departments regarding patient care
- Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc
- Treated patients when recovering from surgeries.
Women’s & Children’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Conducted an individualized patient assessment of infants and children in PICU
- Prioritized the care on the infant and child’s immediate condition
- Performed assessment as determined by the condition
- Caring for infant and child on ventilator
- Ensured to document all the patient assessment findings.
Education
Certificate IV - TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
AUCTUS CONSULTING
Adelaide, SAMBA - Organizational Leadership
Australian Institute of Business
Adelaide, South Australia01.2017
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia01.2014
Graduate Certificate in Health Administration -
Flinders University of South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia01.2011
Short Aged Care Course -
NASANSB
Adelaide, South Australia01.2009
Graduate Nurse Programme -
Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia01.1996
Bachelor of Nursing Practice -
Flinders University of South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia01.1996
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Supervision
- Individual Tutoring
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Support
- Skill Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Constructive Feedback
- Social Integration
- Continuing Education
- New Client Management
Affiliations
Fiji Social and Cultural Club of South Australia
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Critical Care Skills
Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience in Intensive Care Setting providing high quality care to patients presenting with diverse medical conditions. Quick thinking and calm under pressure. Excellent clinical skills. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Very accurate reporting and medical treatment procedures. Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions, ensuring patient care is delivered in compliance to standards. Prioritize workloads and multi task in busy environment. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations. Excellent communicational and interpersonal skills. Established rapport and sense of trust with a wide range of people of various cultures. Treating individuals with respect.
Travels
Having travelled extensively
Professional Registration
Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA, Nursing and Midwifery
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading non fiction novels
- Watching movies
- Cooking
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mentor in Disability
PREMIUM HOMECARE
11.2023 - Current
MANAGER
MJ TUTORING PTY LTD
06.2022 - Current
ACADEMIC LECTURER
University of South Australia
01.2018 - Current
Nursing Educator/Facilitator
Equals International Adelaide
01.2016 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flinders Medical Centre Intensive and Critical Care Unit
01.2010 - 10.2020
Nursing Australia
Nursing Agency of South Australia
01.2003 - 01.2013
Women’s & Children’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
01.1997 - 01.2001
Certificate IV - TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
AUCTUS CONSULTING
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Australian Institute of Business
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing -
University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health Administration -
Flinders University of South Australia
Short Aged Care Course -
NASANSB
Graduate Nurse Programme -
Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Bachelor of Nursing Practice -
Flinders University of South Australia