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SARA GILBERTSON

Perth

Summary

Positive, trustworthy, honest and a co-operative team member that is quick to grasp new concepts and ideas. I am able to work independently, share ideas within a group whilst utilising a high level of flexibility and creativity.

I have 7 years of field experience in the environmental industry in Field Team lead and Field Technician roles for various jobs. I have a big love and passion for the Flatback turtle monitoring programme on Barrow Island and have invested 7 years into this project and hope to continue to be apart of it for years to come.

I am currently a passionate senior Emergency and Critical care veterinary nurse with 16 years of experience and I have currently been working in a busy 24 hour emergency and critical care specialty animal hospital for the past 11 years as a night shift veterinary nurse. I am looking to go part time and to make a career shift to learn and gain experience and knowledge in a new field.

I believe that a large number of my skills and knowledge gained from working in this highly stressful and fast paced Emergency environment can be transferable and beneficial to any workplace.

I am very proud to provide the highest quality of care, detail, training and service possible in any role, as well as taking every opportunity available to me to further my knowledge and education. I am enthusiastic, trustworthy and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, a positive attitude, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am highly motivated to learn, grow and excel in the industry.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

Western Australia Veterinary Emergency Services
10.2013 - Current
  • Train internal staff members on processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless work flow.
  • Lead the team as head floor nurse, to oversee and communicate with the nurses and vets to ensure support is given.
  • Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
  • Update patient charts using cornerstone with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Advanced animal handling skills for a variety of animals
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Remedial Massage Therapist

West Coast Eagles And Self
Perth , WA
02.2022 - Current
  • Huge passion and interest for health and well-being.
  • Special interest in Rehabilitation and sports
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
  • Sport massage with WCE AFLW team and A -league men's football.
  • Current first aid certificate.

Team Lead

Pendoley Environmental
Barrow Island
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Lead 2 teams/trips of 16 volunteers with a field technician for monitoring and tagging flat back turtles.
  • Responsible for supervising the field technician and volunteers, ensuring the fieldwork is conducted in a professional, safe, and environmentally sound manner, and in accordance with applicable project methodologies, site rules and PENV policies/procedures.
  • Incident management procedures.
  • Management of charge.
  • Vehicle safety procedures.
  • Risk management procedures.
  • Data management, including date entry.
  • SSE procedures.
  • Stop work Authority procedure.
  • PPE and safety management.
  • Individual readiness procedure.
  • Training and ensuring all members are confident with Pitt tagging and flipper tagging.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with volunteers, employees and chevron representatives through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment including Pitt and flipper tagging.
  • Held daily JHA team meetings.
  • Conflict resolution and management.
  • Problem solving.

Field Technician

Pendoley Environment
03.2024 - 03.2024

Light monitoring for a client in Broken Hill, NSW.

Field Technician

Pendoley Environmental
Dampier, WA
02.2024 - 02.2024

Turtle track and hatchling monitoring. Mainland and Island work.

Field Technician

Pendoley Environmental
Barrow Island
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Training volunteers and teaching tagging methods and protocols
  • Utilized safety practices.
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • Data entry
  • Worked with the site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Current first aid certificate
  • Completed four wheel drive course
  • White card
  • Currently studying certificate in marine studies.

Nest Marker

Pendoley Environmental
Barrow Island
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work independently to monitor beach for nesting turtles
  • Pit tagging
  • Flipper tagging
  • Attend pre-start/safety meetings
  • Guide / supported new volunteers
  • Track management
  • GPS use
  • Data collection

Field Volunteer

The Whale Research UWA
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Assist with observing and recording behavioral changes in whale groups.
  • Photo identifying individual whales in the larger King George sound.
  • Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
  • Assisted with record keeping to maintain data.

Volunteer Turtle Tagger

Pendoley Environmental
Barrow Island
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Working in pairs monitoring beaches.
  • Pit tagging
  • Flipper tagging
  • Attend pre-start/safety meetings
  • Guide / supported new volunteers
  • Track management
  • GPS use
  • Data collection

Cleaner

Doral Fused Materials
01.2018 - 01.2019

Casual cleaner at Doral fused materials.

  • Completed health and safety exam
  • Use chemicals and other cleaning equipment in proper, safe and responsible manner
  • Disinfect, mop and vacuum break room, kitchen, huts, offices and tilting areas to keep them sanitary and clean
  • Remove waste paper and other trash from premises to designated area
  • Use correct personal protective equipment when in tilting area
  • Handled, used and stored hazardous chemical cleaners correctly to prevent injury or illness
  • Performed basic cleaning tasks by polishing furniture, replacing trash bags, cleaning bathroom surfaces and replacing dirty linens and towels
  • Maintained safety protocols through proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment, chemicals and material usage
  • Promoted building security, locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards
  • Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures

Education

Diploma - Remedial Massage Therapist

Evolve Collage
WA
04.2022

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Queensland Agricultural Training College
06.2017

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, New Zealand
2008

Certificate in Deutsch (Schleswig-Holstein) - Final year of high school

Domschule Schleswig
Northen Germany
2006

Otago Girls High School
Dunedin, OTA

Skills

  • Great team player
  • Works well independently
  • Burns and scar tissue massage techniques
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn and keep up with continued education
  • Work well under pressure
  • Great initiative high-energy attitude
  • Human and animal first aid certificate
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Client Record maintenance
  • Wildlife handling certificate
  • 4x4 training
  • Training volunteers
  • Conflict management
  • Problem solving

References

REFERENCES:

Shannon Lange

HSE specialist- Environment and Quarantine

Mobile: 0412017261

Paul Whittock

Principal Ecologist

Nocterra

Phone: 0438 331 187

Email: paul@nocterra.com.au

Rebecca Yipp

West Coast Eagles

WAFL Physiotherapist

Phone:0450550060

Email: rebeccay@wce.com.au

Emma Coles

Senior Critical Care/Emergency registered veterinary Nurse
ECC Department Manager
Western Australia Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES)
Unit 1/640 Beelier Drive, Success

Work: 08 9412 5700

Mobile: +61417098215

Chantelle Alexander

Senior critical care/emergency registered veterinary Nurse
ECC Department Manager
Western Australia Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES)
Unit 1/640 Beelier Drive, Success
Work: 08 9412 5700
Mobile: +61414 603 231
Email: emergency@wavets.com.au

Interests

I have a huge passion for self care, the environment, getting out of my comfort zone, creating and being involved in healthy positive work environments, exploring new places, cultures and trying new experiences.

I love the outdoors and keeping physically fit. There is so much to experience in this amazing world and I want to explore, learn and experience as much as I can.

Timeline

Field Technician

Pendoley Environment
03.2024 - 03.2024

Field Technician

Pendoley Environmental
02.2024 - 02.2024

Team Lead

Pendoley Environmental
12.2023 - 01.2024

Field Technician

Pendoley Environmental
12.2022 - 01.2023

Remedial Massage Therapist

West Coast Eagles And Self
02.2022 - Current

Nest Marker

Pendoley Environmental
12.2021 - 01.2022

Field Volunteer

The Whale Research UWA
07.2020 - 07.2020

Volunteer Turtle Tagger

Pendoley Environmental
11.2018 - 01.2021

Cleaner

Doral Fused Materials
01.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

Western Australia Veterinary Emergency Services
10.2013 - Current

Diploma - Remedial Massage Therapist

Evolve Collage

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Queensland Agricultural Training College

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Otago Polytechnic

Certificate in Deutsch (Schleswig-Holstein) - Final year of high school

Domschule Schleswig

Otago Girls High School
SARA GILBERTSON