norma carstens
Brisbane,QLD
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales staff volunteer
Graham House Community centre
Murgon, Qld
09.2025 - Current
- Provided support to staff and customers in the Family to Family op shop.
- Developed informational materials for outreach and engagement efforts.
Missionary Nurse and interpreter
Reach out for Christ, Philippines islands Mission Inc
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
01.1996 - 01.2024
- Organized community outreach programs to support local families and individuals.
- Led volunteer training sessions to enhance service delivery and engagement.
- Coordinated mission trips to remote areas for spiritual and material assistance.
Operating Room Recovery Nurse
Dammam Central Hospital
Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Dammam
09.1991 - 05.1993
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia in recovery units.
- Administered medications per physician orders for pain management.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Managed medical equipment and supplies in the recovery area.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during recovery.
- Documented patient progress and any complications in health records.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Bohol
Tagbilaran city Philippines , Bohol
06.1987 - 03.1991
- Delivered engaging lectures to enhance nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
- Supervised student clinical placements to ensure quality patient care experiences.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Conducted classroom lectures and labs on a variety of topics related to clinical nursing practice.
Clinical Instructor
BIT School of Midwifery
Tagbilaran city, Philippines , Bohol
06.1983 - 03.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Bohol, College of Nursing
Tagbilaran City , Phillipines , Bohol 06.1977 - 03.1982
Skills
- Community service
- Documentation and reporting
- Positive attitude
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Health education
Languages
Tagalog
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Professional Regulation Commission Identification as a Nurse
Timeline
Sales staff volunteer
Graham House Community centre
09.2025 - Current
Missionary Nurse and interpreter
Reach out for Christ, Philippines islands Mission Inc
01.1996 - 01.2024
Operating Room Recovery Nurse
Dammam Central Hospital
09.1991 - 05.1993
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Bohol
06.1987 - 03.1991
Clinical Instructor
BIT School of Midwifery
06.1983 - 03.1987
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Bohol, College of Nursing
06.1977 - 03.1982