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Sarah Donati

Sydney

Summary

With over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive healthcare and administrative support within the Australian Defence Force, Hospital settings and custodial environments I have developed experience in management, leadership and delivering emergency care in high pressure situations. I am confident in my ability to bring a unique skill set to any organisation.



Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Officer

Australian Public Service - Department of Defence
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
  • Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organisational departments.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive work environment.

Enrolled Nurse

Sydney Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Providing comprehensive care to patient's and their families during the some of the most distressing experiences of their lives
  • Provide emergency response including A-E assessment, Basic life support and medication preparation and administration
  • Delivering care to a wide range of complex health conditions, including patients on end of life care pathways
  • Engaging with members of the multi disciplinary team to support patient's and families


Enrolled Nurse

Justice Health And Forensic Mental Health Network
05.2020 - 06.2023
  • Delivered comprehensive healthcare to patients in a fast-paced custodial environment involving counselling, health promotion, client advocacy, clinical teaching and mentoring,
  • Provide emergency response within the complex, including A-E assessment, Basic Life Support and medication administration in accordance with current Standing Orders,
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals,
  • Administer medication in accordance with NSW Health policy,
  • Perform routine tasks including pathology collection, wound dressings, IDC/SPC changes and assisting clients with ADLs
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners,
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records,

ADF MEDIC

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
03.2008 - 05.2020
  • Provided primary health care services,
  • Offered critical incident mental health support to members of ships company,
  • Led teams in emergency medical situations,
  • Team leader at the RAN Medical School, oversaw redevelopment of Ships Medical Emergency Team course,
  • Developed training program for ships medical emergency teams prior to deployment to improve management of medical emergencies,
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication,
  • Managed departmental audits

Education

Certificate IV in Nursing

RMIT University

HLT43107 Certificate IV in Defence Health Care

Royal Australian Navy

Skills

  • Extensive experience in management and supervision having managed departments within the Royal Australian Navy,
  • A proven track record of effective team leadership in high stress environments,
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in complex situations,
  • Strong cognitive abilities with a focus on professional growth and development,
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Additional Information

I am a proud current participant of the VetPaths 2024 Program.

Timeline

Administration Officer

Australian Public Service - Department of Defence
07.2024 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Sydney Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2024

Enrolled Nurse

Justice Health And Forensic Mental Health Network
05.2020 - 06.2023

ADF MEDIC

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
03.2008 - 05.2020

Certificate IV in Nursing

RMIT University

HLT43107 Certificate IV in Defence Health Care

Royal Australian Navy
Sarah Donati