Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications and Awards
Referees
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Samantha Dunford

Mooloolaba,QLD

Summary

Samantha is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable post anaesthetic care unit nurse proudly offering more than 7 years expertise in the perioperative area. She thrives within a team environment and possesses a strong ability to manage, train and mentor a team while maintaining premium quality care. She has been recognised throughout her career for her strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to make positive connections with both patients and colleagues. Samantha has previously worked in the Intensive Care Unit and anaesthetics.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PACU

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
04.2020 - Current

PACU

St Vincents Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2019

PACU & Anaesthetics

Cotham Private Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017

Intensive Care Unit

Prince Charles Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Agency Nursing

RNS Nursing
01.2014 - 06.2014

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetics & Recovery

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
06.2018

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
12.2014

Higher School Certificate -

Siena Catholic College
Sippy Downs, QLD
01.2008

Skills

  • Team management and training
  • Advanced airway management skills
  • Strong assessment and organisational skills
  • Ability to connect and empathise with patients
  • Up to date with medical technology and systems
  • Strong verbal communication skills

Qualifications and Awards

  • Advanced Life Support training
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate
  • Blue Card
  • Police Check
  • Certificate II in Business
  • Responding to the Deteriorating Child Workshop (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)

Referees

Sandy Colquist                                                                

Nurse Unit Manager                                                            

Sunshine Coast University Hospital                                               

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Natalie Duguid 

Nurse Unit Manager 

St Vincents Hospital Sydney 

0401 928 669                                                                 

Timeline

PACU

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
04.2020 - Current

PACU

St Vincents Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2019

PACU & Anaesthetics

Cotham Private Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017

Intensive Care Unit

Prince Charles Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Agency Nursing

RNS Nursing
01.2014 - 06.2014

Post Graduate Certificate - Anaesthetics & Recovery

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of The Sunshine Coast

Higher School Certificate -

Siena Catholic College
Samantha Dunford