Rebecca Stengewis
Mount Torrens,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable health care professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organisational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Topic Coordinator- Indigenous Entry to Medicine
Flinders University
Murray Bridge, South Australia
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed academic and administrative tasks for coordinating a preparatory program for indigenous students aiming for a medical career.
- Provided academic support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.
- Created and taught online and in-person courses using evidence-based methods to improve student experience.
- Worked with stakeholders to keep course content updated and relevant.
- Marketed and promoted the indigenous entry program with community partners and the broader indigenous community.
- Promoted and maintained an inclusive workplace culture, ensuring cultural safety, awareness, and responsiveness.
Lecturer Rural and Remote Health
Flinders University
, South Australia
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Worked with internal and external stakeholders to develop and assess a federally funded, interdisciplinary student-led clinic focused on Aboriginal health in rural South Australia. The clinic provided Aboriginal consumers with access to health services that were previously unavailable due to the limitations of the healthcare workforce in rural and remote areas.
- Designed and delivered interprofessional education and support for nursing, allied health, and medical students across rural and remote areas of Australia.
- Coordinated culturally immersive learning experiences, in collaboration with indigenous educators and elders to enhance learning outside the classroom.
- Contributed to research efforts with a pending publication of a paper in the Advances in Health Science Education Forum, evaluating the learning contexts outcomes of a pilot student led clinic.
Interprofessional Educator
Flinders University
Murray Bridge, South Australia
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught and assessed clinical skills for third year medical students in rural South Australia.
- Collaborated with faculty and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical skills curriculum based on the Australian Medical Council framework.
- Developed interprofessional simulation programs for medical and nursing students.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow interprofessional educators to maintain accuracy and consistency in the instruction of clinical skills.
- Assisted medical students in attaining their learning objectives in the capacity of a learning coach.
Lecturer in Clinical Skills & Simulation
Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria
06.2014 - 06.2022
- Developed and led simulation programs for third-year medical students with Deakin University's medical faculty and clinical skills team.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary simulation programs, in partnership with critical care teams at University Hospital, Geelong.
- Managed and coordinated the logistics, equipment, and personnel involved in simulation programs, including medical faculty, nursing staff, technical staff, clinical assistants, and actors.
- Extensive knowledge of high-fidelity medical simulation equipment and the capability to instruct users in its application.
- Facilitated debriefing of simulation sessions incorporating reflection to support learning and professional development. Debriefing on non-technical skills such as teamwork and communication, in addition to technical skills.
- Oversaw equipment and inventory in accordance with budget guidelines.
Clinical Skills Instructor
Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria
01.2011 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities entailed demonstrating and evaluating the clinical competencies of third- and fourth-year medical students.
- Managed subjects for third and fourth-year students, including children's health, women's health, and general practice, along with associated administrative duties.
- Coordinated the clinical skills team, faculty, and specialist lecturers.
- Supervised clinical assessments in accordance with the medical curriculum requirements, including coordination of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), in collaboration with administrative staff and the assessment team at Deakin University.
- Worked with health care professionals at University Hospital, Geelong to provide Deakin medical students with current, evidence-based learning opportunities.
- Supervised, mentored, and provided pastoral care for medical students during clinical training.
Registered Nurse Div 1, Casual- Paediatric Ward
Geelong Hospital
Geelong, Australia
06.2010 - 01.2017
- Delivered expert, patient- and family-centred clinical nursing care, including individual case management, within a paediatric setting.
- Addressed patient condition changes and managed them accordingly and monitored patient care plans to ensure appropriate care outcomes.
- Demonstrated efficient time management with an ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Prioritised teamwork and cohesion to create a supportive, fun and productive workplace
- Exhibited strong communication and collaboration abilities within a multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse Level 1- Various Clinical Area’s
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
North Adelaide, Australia
02.2000 - 05.2010
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families, often with complex needs in many paediatric clinical areas.
- Demonstrated effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain a cohesive multidisciplinary team to resolve local or immediate nursing issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Experienced in the supervision, preceptorship and support of less experienced staff including student nurses, enrolled nurses and assisting students to meet their learning needs.
- Managed the provision of nursing care within a unit including staffing, patient allocation, patient flow and guided and developed less experienced staff with delegated duties.
- Demonstrated compliance in nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on follow-up care and medication management.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Nurse Level 2- Clinical Facilitator
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
North Adelaide, Australia
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Provided leadership and support to student nurses undertaking undergraduate nursing placement in a variety of clinical settings
- Assisted students to formulate and achieve clinical objectives and supported students by providing additional guidance and support where necessary.
- Liaised with other health care professionals regarding progress and assessment of student nurses
- Participated in clinical teaching, overseeing the learning experience and goal setting for student nurses
- Assessed and provided feedback to universities as per the topic guidelines
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Registered Nurse Level 2- Research Project
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
North Adelaide, Australia
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Implemented practice change by developing and implementing a tool to assist in the transition from paediatric to adult services for adolescent patients with chronic illness.
- Developed educational resources for patients and families.
- Supported and guided patients and families through the transition process
- Formulated therapeutic management protocols.
- Collaborated with health care professionals from multiple sites, ensuring a smooth transition from paediatric to adult health services.
Registered Nurse Level 1-Community Health
Child and Youth Health
Adelaide, Australia
09.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided community-based health care with organisation of primary health clinics and development screening for pre-school children.
- Contributed to improving health outcomes of pre-school children by focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention.
- Experienced working with Aboriginal children and families and maintained a culturally safe space.
- Provided an interprofessional approach to holistic healthcare by collaborating with allied health clinicians to provide services to children and their families.
- Demonstrated an ability to work autonomously and reporting to team management in a multidisciplinary primary health care setting, assessing clients, selecting, and implementing different therapeutic interventions and support programs and evaluate progress.
Education
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of South Australia
South Australia01.2001
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
South Australia01.1999
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Service coordination
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical assessment and case management
- Staff education and training
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Mentoring and clinical supervision
- Cultural awareness
- Quality improvement
Affiliations
- Torrens Valley Football Club- Head Trainer 2023
Certification
- Aboriginal First Aid- 2023
- IAHA Introduction to cultural responsiveness- 2024
References
- Dr Kate McCloskey, Medical Director of Simulation and Clinical Skills, Deakin University- Geelong Clinical School, 0401 136 040
- Professor Robyn Aitken, Dean Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine and Public Health- Flinders University, 0417 276 112
Timeline
Topic Coordinator- Indigenous Entry to Medicine
Flinders University
04.2023 - 01.2025
Interprofessional Educator
Flinders University
06.2022 - 06.2023
Lecturer Rural and Remote Health
Flinders University
06.2022 - 01.2025
Lecturer in Clinical Skills & Simulation
Deakin University
06.2014 - 06.2022
Clinical Skills Instructor
Deakin University
01.2011 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Div 1, Casual- Paediatric Ward
Geelong Hospital
06.2010 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse Level 2- Clinical Facilitator
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse Level 2- Research Project
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
02.2009 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse Level 1-Community Health
Child and Youth Health
09.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse Level 1- Various Clinical Area’s
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
02.2000 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
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