Sarah Bowden

As a dedicated and compassionate nursing graduate, I am aspiring to begin my career as a Graduate Registered Nurse and build on the clinical skills I developed through my Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University and hands-on experience as an Enrolled Nurse at Estia Health, Robina Rise and Assistant in Nursing at Bolton Clarke, The Terraces. These roles have strengthened my commitment to patient-centred care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement in quality and safety.

I bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication, and critical thinking skills, along with a solid understanding of the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of nursing practice. I am committed to upholding Gold Coast Health’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement by providing safe, person-centred care, acting with professionalism and empathy, and fostering trust within the team and with patients. I strive to contribute positively as part of a multidisciplinary team, while promoting a respectful, collaborative, and high-quality standard of care in everything I do.

• September-November 2025 Work Integrated learning- Nursing Practices III, Intensive Care Unit D4, Gold Coast University Hospital, 280 Hours.
• March 2025 Work Integrated Learning- Nursing Practices II, Medical Respiratory B5 North, Gold Coast University Hospital, 144 hours.
• December 2024 Work Integrated Learning- Building Healthy Communities Through Impactful Partnerships, Renal Inpatient Unit C3 West, Gold Coast University Hospital, 120 Hours.
• November 2024 Work Integrated Learning- Mental Health, Cordyline Inpatient Unit, Robina Hospital, 80 hours.
• November 2023 Stage 3 Vocational Placement- Medical Respiratory, Pindara Private Hospital, 160 hours.
• May 2023 Stage 2 Vocational Placement- Orthopaedic and Chronic Pain, Pindara Private Hospital, 80 hours.
• May 2023 Stage 2 Vocational Placements- Perioperative, Pindara Private Hospital, 80 hours.
• June 2022 Stage 1 Vocational Placement- Bupa Aged Care Home, Merrimac, 80 hours.

• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- Paradise First Aid, July 2025
• NSW Working with Children Check, June 2025
• Medication Administration Safety, May 2025
• Manual Handling, February 2025
• Infection Prevention and Control, February 2025
• QLD Working with Children Check, February 2025
• National Police Check, May 2024
• Provide First Aid- Paradise First Aid, January 2024
• NDIS Worker Screening, May 2022
• Vaccination requirements, current

September-November 2025   Work Integrated learning- Nursing Practices III, Intensive Care Unit D4, Gold Coast University Hospital, 280 Hours.

·  Understanding the pathophysiology of critical illness, including shock, sepsis, multi-organ failure, traumatic brain injuries and metabolic disorders.

·  Performing comprehensive patient assessments including, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.

·  Observing and understanding the use of arterial lines, central lines and invasive monitoring.

·  Observing and assisting with airway management, such as intubation, suctioning and tracheostomy care.

·  Participating in handover and bedside rounds, learning how to communicate clinical information concisely and accurately.

·  Understanding how nurses prioritise care for critically ill patients.

·  Engaging with families of critically ill patients, learning about empathy, reassurance and emotional support in high-stress situations.

·  Understanding ethical issues in critical care, such as consent, patient advocacy and maintaining dignity.

·  Reflecting on emotional resilience and self-care in high-acuity environments.

March 2025  Work Integrated Learning- Nursing Practices II, Medical Respiratory B5 North, Gold Coast University Hospital, 144 hours.

·  Conducted in-depth, systematic respiratory assessments on patients, including chest auscultations.

·  Taking the lead on a full four patient load with my practice partner observing, monitoring vital signs, safe medication administration, documentation including all progress notes and including ISBAR handover.

·  Successfully managed both admissions and discharge of patients.

·  Acquired education on syringe drivers required for effective pain management and medications required for patients transitioning to end of life care.

·  Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans.

·  Understanding different delivery devices for oxygen therapy, and titration of oxygen based on clinical need.

·  Managing patients with complex needs such as having an intercostal catheter or on hi-flow.

December 2024  Work Integrated Learning- Building Healthy Communities Through Impactful Partnerships, Renal Inpatient Unit C3 West, Gold Coast University Hospital, 120 Hours.

·  Managed a full patient load of three patients, providing pre and post dialysis care and recognising complications

·  Supporting and educating patients in understanding fluid restrictions, dietary changes, fistula care, and the dialysis process.

·  Gained insight into the physical, emotional and social impacts for patients living with complex chronic conditions.

·  Ensuring that fluid and electrolyte management is attended to, including fluid balance chart, daily weights, and the ability to recognise fluid overload, dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

November 2024  Work Integrated Learning- Mental Health, Cordyline Inpatient Unit, Robina Hospital, 80 hours.

·  Conducted thorough mental state examinations, to assess and understand various mental health conditions and symptoms.

·  Rapport building with patients, spending 1:1 time with them, gaining insight into the impact of their condition on their daily living.

·  Expanded knowledge of medications used in the treatment of mental health disorders.

November 2023  Stage 3 Vocational Placement- Medical Respiratory, Pindara Private Hospital, 160 hours.

·  Taking a four patient load, monitoring vital signs, safe medication administration, documentation including all progress notes, and becoming more confident giving ISBAR handover.

·  Learning more about common respiratory conditions, such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, bronchiectasis and pneumonia.

·  Assessed patient’s conditions, noting signs of deterioration and promptly escalating as necessary.

·  Gained understanding of respiratory equipment, such as nebulisers, humidifiers, spirometers, and suctioning devices.

May 2023  Stage 2 Vocational Placement- Orthopaedic and Chronic Pain, Pindara Private Hospital, 80 hours.

·  Gradually taking on up to a three-patient load, helped develop time management, prioritisation, and task delegation under the supervision of an RN.

·  Learning to manage and assess acute and chronic pain, including the use of comprehensive pain assessments and prompt escalation to the RN.

·  Gained understanding of different pharmacological interventions, and non-pharmacological strategies that can be implemented.

·  Providing post-operative care and post-operative observations, escalating any concerns to the RN.

May 2023  Stage 2 Vocational Placements- Perioperative, Pindara Private Hospital, 80 hours

·  Gained insight into all three stages of perioperative care- preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative recovery.

·  Learnt the vital role on protecting patient’s dignity, safety and positioning throughout the procedure.

·  Noted how theatre is fast paced and observed how calm focused collaboration is key to safe outcomes.

·  Observed and assisted with sterile field setup, surgical hand scrubbing and aseptic technique.

·  Was able to provide effective reassurance such as comforting and reorientating patients waking up from anaesthetic, as many patients wake up confused or distressed.

June 2022  Stage 1 Vocational Placement- Bupa Aged Care Home, Merrimac, 80 hours.

·  Cared for resident’s activities of daily living by assisting with eating, hygiene, toileting and mobility.

·  Use of effective manual handling techniques- hoist, slide sheets and sara stedy.

·  Effectively communicate with residents experiencing advanced neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.