PAULINE CARR
Australind,WA
Summary
Dedicated Sleep Technologist and Enrolled Nurse with a strong background in private and public healthcare settings, complemented by entrepreneurial experience as a business owner. Recognized for a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and leveraging clinical expertise to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to diverse healthcare environments while maintaining high standards of service. Passionate about advancing patient well-being through innovative approaches and compassionate support.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Sleep Technologist/CPAP Consultant/Owner
SLEEP AND SNORE SOLUTIONS
Bunbury, WA
01.2010 - Current
- Serve as a main member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy CPAP consultation/sales and diagnostic testing service of sleep disorders. Manage a team of 4, in partnership, to ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of diagnostic testing for sleep disorders, CPAP consultation, office and business management.
- Key Results:
- Consistently and effectively manage and supervise efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) to ensure that staff can focus on the health concerns of our patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, setup of home based sleep studies, acquisition of data, upload data to remote server.
- Perform polysomnographic testing using both Compumedics Somte equipment (2005-2011) and Philips Respironics Alice Pdx equipment.
- Accurate analysis and reporting of Alice Pdx data.
- Liaise with internal and external customers including three Sleep Physician’s and local General Practitioners.
- Provide exceptional education and consultation to patient’s diagnosed with OSA in the use of CPAP, NIV, NightShift, Provent as outpatients.
- Troubleshoot CPAP/NIV issues ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes for the patient.
- Provide support to external customers including patient’s in the care of Palliative Care, Acute Psychiatric Unit and Motor Neurone Disease Association WA.
- Supervise and ensure standards of cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, consultation rooms and equipment is upheld
- Implement practice’s quality assurance and control program.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
- Effectively manage stock purchase and control of CPAP equipment.
- Maintain accurate booking keep records
- Manage wages using MYOB
- Management and payments of debtors and creditors.
Senior Sleep Technologist
Dr Christian de Chaneet and St John of God Hospital
Bunbury, WA
07.2005 - 09.2024
- Serve as a senior member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a Sleep Physician and country hospital sleep laboratory providing a diagnostic testing service of sleep disorders. Manage a team of 3 in partnership in ensuring optimal patient care and ensuring accurate diagnostic testing for sleep disorders for inpatients (level 1 Sleep Study) CPAP consultation and office duties.
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration. Contributed to the achievement of project goals through effective communication.
- Consistently and effectively manage and supervise efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing that allowed specialist to manage the health concerns of his patients.
- Manage day to day running of 2 bed sleep laboratory ensuring optimal collection of polysomnographic data.
- Manage patient data and analysis of polysomnographic acquisitions and reporting.
- Perform polysomnographic testing using both Compumedics E- Series and Somte equipment (2005-2011) and Philips Respironics Alice 5 and Alice Pdx equipment.
- Perform setup for overnight diagnostic polysomnographic testing, CPAP/NIV titration sleep studies and monitor patient.
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, setup of home based sleep studies, acquisition of data, upload data to remote server.
- Accurate analysis and reporting Compumedics E- Series and Somte equipment (2005-2011) and Philips Respironics Alice 5 and Alice Pdx equipment for diagnostic, CPAP/NIV titration sleep studies
- Liaise with internal and external customers including three Sleep Physician’s and local General Practitioners.
- Provide exceptional education and consultation to patient’s diagnosed with OSA in the use of CPAP and NIV, as outpatients and inpatients.
- Troubleshoot CPAP/NIV issues ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes for the patient.
- Provide support to internal and external customers including patient’s in the care of Palliative Care, Acute Psychiatric Unit and Motor Neurone Disease Association WA.
- Ensure standards of cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, consultation rooms and equipment is upheld
- Implement practice’s quality assurance and control program.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
- Effectively manage stock purchase and control of CPAP equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive sleep studies to evaluate patient sleep patterns and disorders.
Sleep Technologist
Dr Michael Prichard Perth Sleep Clinic Mount Hospital
Perth, WA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Serve as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a Sleep Physician and sleep laboratory providing a diagnostic testing service of sleep disorders. Work and manage a team of 5 in partnership in ensuring optimal patient care and ensuring accurate diagnostic testing for sleep disorders for inpatients (level 1 Sleep Study) and CPAP consultation.
- Key Results:
- Perform polysomnographic testing using both Compumedics E- Series and Somte equipment (2003-2005) and Philips Respironics Alice 4 (2000-2003).
- Perform setup for overnight diagnostic polysomnographic testing, CPAP/NIV titration sleep studies and monitor patient.
- Perform setup and collect data for Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT’s)
- Manage patient data and analysis of polysomnographic acquisitions and reporting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, setup of home based sleep studies, acquisition of data, upload data to remote server.
- Accurate analysis and reporting Compumedics E- Series and Philips Respironics Alice 4.
- Perform oximetry monitoring overnight on respiratory patients.
- Liaise with internal and external customers including Specialist Physicians, nursing staff and biomedical engineers.
- Provide exceptional education and consultation to patient’s diagnosed with OSA in the use of CPAP, NIV.
- Troubleshoot CPAP/NIV issues ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes for the patient.
- Provide support to internal and external customers including inpatient’s in on neurological, cardiac care and respiratory care units.
- Ensure standards of cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, consultation rooms and equipment is upheld
- Implement practice’s quality assurance and control program.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
- Effectively manage stock purchase and control of CPAP equipment.
Consultant
Metabolism Centre (formerly of) Churchill Ave
Subiaco, WA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Serve as a team member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy Metabolism consultation/diagnostic testing service for management of weight loss, diet and exercise. Ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of diagnostic testing.
- Key Results:
- Consistently and effectively perform efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, setup of home based sleep studies, acquisition of data, upload data to remote server.
- Perform measurement and analysis of diet, body mass index, Respiratory Quotient.
- Effectively educate client is management of a low glycaemic diet, exercise and hormonal status.
- Provide ongoing support to client in the management of diet and exercise.
Enrolled Nurse
Maurice Zefferett Nursing Home
Dianella, WA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist with internal and external customers including physiotherapist, occupational therapist, visiting physicians and dentists and resident’s families.
Enrolled Nurse
Undercliffe Private Hospital
Greenmount, WA
01.2000 - 01.1998
- Serve as a team member in the direct nursing care of medical, orthopedic, vascular, dental, gynecological/obstetrics, general surgical and maternity patients.
- Key Results:
- Provide direct nursing care including patients with acts of daily living.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Accurately record measurements and document patient general progress, vital signs, fluid intake and output.
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management, neonatal deliveries.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Liaise and assist with internal and external customers including physiotherapist, occupational therapist, visiting physicians.
Enrolled Nurse
PIC Nursing and Management Services
Mirrabooka, WA
01.1998 - 01.1998
- Serve as a casual team member in the direct nursing care of medical, orthopedic, vascular, dental, gynecological/obstetrics, general/cosmetic surgical and maternity patients in numerous locations in the Perth metropolitan area.
- Key Results:
- Provide direct nursing care including patients with acts of daily living.
- Prepare patients for surgical/medical procedures.
- Accurately record measurements and document patient general progress, vital signs, fluid intake and output.
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management, neonatal deliveries.
- Assist in the postnatal care of neonates and their mothers including breastfeed education.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Liaise and assist with internal and external customers including physiotherapist, occupational therapist, visiting physicians.
Enrolled Nurse
Embleton Nursing Home
Embleton, WA
01.1998 - 01.1997
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
Enrolled Nurse
Concorde Nursing Home
South Perth, WA
01.1998 - 01.1997
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
Enrolled Nurse
St Pauls Nursing Home
Attadale, WA
01.1998 - 01.1997
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
- Assist in the care of patient care assistants.
Senior Technical Officer
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Serve as a senior team member in the preparation of nursing science laboratory in the university setting.
- Key Results:
- Liaise and assist lecturers/tutors to provide practical aspects of nursing procedures in a tertiary learning environment.
- Assist lecturers/tutors with supervision of nursing science practical examinations.
- Maintain budgets
- Maintain, order and purchase medical equipment and teaching materials within University procedures.
- Assist nursing students with equipment for revision of procedures.
- Manage loan equipment and computer laboratory.
- Liaise and assist with internal and external customers including visiting lecturers equipment providers and external contractors.
- Supervise junior technician.
Enrolled Nurse
North Queensland Nursing Agency
Townsville, QLD
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Serve as a casual team member in the direct nursing care of medical, orthopedic, vascular, dental, gynecological/obstetrics, general/cosmetic surgical, psychiatric, palliative care and maternity patients in numerous private and public hospitals in Townsville.
- Key Results:
- Provide direct nursing care including patients with acts of daily living.
- Prepare patients for surgical/medical procedures.
- Accurately record measurements and document patient general progress, vital signs, fluid intake and output.
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management, neonatal deliveries.
- Assist in the postnatal care of neonates and their mothers including breastfeed education.
- Effectively clean and maintain surgical/medical equipment and prepare for sterilization/decontamination in the central sterilizing unit.
Enrolled Nurse
Agency Health Services
Subiaco, WA
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Serve as a casual team member in the direct nursing care of medical, orthopedic, vascular, dental, gynecological/obstetrics, general/cosmetic surgical and maternity patients in numerous locations in the Perth metropolitan area.
- Key Results:
- Provide direct nursing care including patients with acts of daily living.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Accurately record measurements and document patient general progress, vital signs, fluid intake and output.
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management, neonatal deliveries.
- Assist in the postnatal care of neonates and their mothers including breastfeed education.
Enrolled Nurse
St John of God Hospital
Geraldton, WA
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Serve as a team member in the direct nursing care of medical, orthopedic, vascular, dental, pediatric, gynecological/obstetrics, general/cosmetic surgical and maternity patients in numerous locations in the Perth metropolitan area.
- Key Results:
- Provide direct nursing care including patients with acts of daily living.
- Prepare patients for surgical/medical procedures.
- Accurately record measurements and document patient general progress, vital signs, fluid intake and output.
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management, neonatal deliveries.
- Assist in the postnatal care of neonates and their mothers.
- Assist in the supervision of patient care assistants.
Enrolled Nurse
Leighton Nursing Home
West Perth, WA
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
- Assist in the supervision of patient care assistants.
Enrolled Nurse
Midland Nursing Home
Midland, WA
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Serve as a senior team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients and assist in the supervision of patient care assistance.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Assist in the supervision of patient care assistants.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
Enrolled Nurse
Derby Nursing Home
Derby, WA
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Serve as a team member in the direct nursing care of geriatric patients in a cultural diverse environment and assist in the supervision of patient care assistants.
- Key Results:
- Compassionately assist residents with act of daily living in a cultural sensitive manner. (All shifts)
- Assist registered nursing with medical interventions, including medication administration, wound management.
- Contribute to development of care plans.
- Maintain patient records
- Liaise and assist internal and external customers including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting physicians and dentists.
- Provide care and support to resident’s families
Enrolled Nurse Training
Warren District Hospital
Manjimup, WA
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Serve as a team member in the direct nursing care in all areas of nursing while training in a hospital setting.
- Key Results:
- Achieved registration in the State of Western Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
Education
Sleep Medicine
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWOSA Therapy Seminar - undefined
Fisher & Paykel
Perth01-2015
Sleep Medicine
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWStaging and Scoring PSG’s - Australia & New Zealand
ASTA/ASA Sydney Meeting
01-2011
Practical Approach to the Management of Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders - undefined
ASTA/ASA Meeting
ChristchurchCornerstones of Sleep Medicine - undefined
ASTA/ASA Perth Meeting
01-2006
Respiratory and Non-Invasive Ventilation Course - undefined
WASDRI Perth
01-2005
BSc Health Information Management - undefined
Curtin WA
01-2002
Sleep Technologist - Polysomnography - undefined
University of Sydney
01-2001
Tertiary Entrance Exam - undefined
Canning College
Bentley01-1992
Enrolled Nurse WA - undefined
Warren District Hospital
01-1983
High School Certificate - undefined
Manjimup Senior High School
Manjimup, WA01-1979
Skills
- Conduct polysomnography
- Sleep study evaluation
- Health education delivery
- Clinical observation and procedures
- Administer CPAP and NIV therapy
- Inventory management
- Patient appointment management
- Medical data administration
- Team leadership
- Financial record keeping
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Sleep disorder treatment
Timeline
Sleep Technologist/CPAP Consultant/Owner
SLEEP AND SNORE SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - Current
Senior Sleep Technologist
Dr Christian de Chaneet and St John of God Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2024
Consultant
Metabolism Centre (formerly of) Churchill Ave
01.2002 - 01.2003
Sleep Technologist
Dr Michael Prichard Perth Sleep Clinic Mount Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005
Enrolled Nurse
Maurice Zefferett Nursing Home
01.2000 - 01.2001
Enrolled Nurse
Undercliffe Private Hospital
01.2000 - 01.1998
Enrolled Nurse
PIC Nursing and Management Services
01.1998 - 01.1998
Enrolled Nurse
Embleton Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1997
Enrolled Nurse
Concorde Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1997
Enrolled Nurse
St Pauls Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1997
Senior Technical Officer
James Cook University
01.1994 - 01.1996
Enrolled Nurse
North Queensland Nursing Agency
01.1993 - 01.1996
Enrolled Nurse
Agency Health Services
01.1992 - 01.1993
Enrolled Nurse
St John of God Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1991
Enrolled Nurse
Leighton Nursing Home
01.1986 - 01.1987
Enrolled Nurse
Midland Nursing Home
01.1985 - 01.1986
Enrolled Nurse
Derby Nursing Home
01.1983 - 01.1984
Enrolled Nurse Training
Warren District Hospital
01.1981 - 01.1983
OSA Therapy Seminar - undefined
Fisher & Paykel
Staging and Scoring PSG’s - Australia & New Zealand
ASTA/ASA Sydney Meeting
Practical Approach to the Management of Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders - undefined
ASTA/ASA Meeting
Cornerstones of Sleep Medicine - undefined
ASTA/ASA Perth Meeting
Respiratory and Non-Invasive Ventilation Course - undefined
WASDRI Perth
BSc Health Information Management - undefined
Curtin WA
Sleep Technologist - Polysomnography - undefined
University of Sydney
Tertiary Entrance Exam - undefined
Canning College
Enrolled Nurse WA - undefined
Warren District Hospital
High School Certificate - undefined
Manjimup Senior High School
Sleep Medicine
University of Sydney
Sleep Medicine
University of Sydney
Registrations
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (AHPRA)
- Australasian Sleep Association
- Health Services Union