Sarah Dumbrell

• Administered patient care, ensuring compliance with health regulations and protocols.
• Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Supervised junior nurses and nursing students, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.

Nurse Unit Manager of the Acute Medical Ward (36 beds) plus the Rehabilitation Ward (34 beds) in 2002, Allamanda Private Hospital.

• In this role, I was responsible for both the acute nursing care and then the rehabilitation care of patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• I developed a Team Nursing model utilising Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistant Nurses to cover all aspects of nursing care in 3:12 ratio and thereby staying within my allocated man hour budget.
• I managed their discharge planning with the Discharge Planner, families and/or carers.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
• Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
• Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
• Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections among patients under the unit's care.
• Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, resulting in improved health outcomes.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• I worked as a Level 1 and Acting Level 2 Registered Nurse in ICU at the Gold Coast Hospital. This role included the nursing care of ventilated patients with multiple injuries and medical conditions including TBI and ABI.

• I worked as a Level 1 and Level 2 Registered Nurse in the Medical Ward at Pindara Private Hospital.