Sarah Ludowyk
Yaroomba,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Administration Officer
Siena Catholic College
04.2023 - Current
- Screened and transferred incoming calls (900 student school), coordinating student leave, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Aided colleagues, students, and parents through regular communication and assistance (including first aid)
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Barwon Health
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Managing & Coordinating Elective Theatre Lists
- Relieved Nurse Unit Manager position during time of absence/ leave
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Continuous communication with Surgeons, medical staff regarding patients care and coordination of elective surgery theatre lists
- Supporting and coordinating Outpatient clinics
- Triaging patients prior to surgery to ensure patients are worked up appropriately, this including requesting pathology, tests and anaesthetic assessments
- Liaise with anaesthetists and surgeons regarding health and care and planning of patients
- Prioritising elective waiting lists
- Communicating with patients and families educating them on fasting and pre-operative instructions and what to expect day of surgery
- Regular meetings and daily liaison with Nurse Unit Managers of Operating Suite, Day Procedure Unit, Surgical Ward and Bed Management
- To provide and coordinate high quality professional, patient focused care for elective surgical patients
- Act as one point of contact for anaesthetic and surgical units
- Promote and maintain patient data integrity
- Coordinate and manage elective surgical waiting list in accordance with Department of Health policy
- Leads and manages change in line with values of the Service.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Safety & Quality, Barwon Health
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Developing data collection program and implementing Clinical data Registry within Hospital
- Triaging and collecting data from patient admitted with University Hospital Geelong
- Liaising with Registrars and Surgeons regarding data collected and how to improve quality of care to patients
- Communicating and developing rapport with patients and their next of kin regarding their admission, follow up current health problems
- Liaising with DHHS regarding results of data and quality of data.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimised care satisfaction.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Orthopaedics, Barwon Health
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Working with Nurse Manager to ensure efficient operation of acute 32 bed ward
- Responsible for delivery of quality care within ward
- Manages nursing and related resources available to department
- Sets clinical standards to achieve high quality of nursing care
- Helps educate staff members as well as preceptor nursing graduates
- Discharge planning (working with allied health staff & clinical care coordinators)
- Communicating with Rehabilitation Services & Hostel/ Nursing homes
- Completing Staff Appraisals
- Conflict Management (patients, visitors & staff)
- Data Collection, Documentation
- Assisting in Budget Management
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Nurse Coordinator
Bupa Aged Care
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Working with management staff to ensure efficient operation of 120 bed facility
- Supervising & assessing clients care
- Safe medication administration
- Communication with medical and emergency staff and family members
- Supervising and educating staff (Division 2 and Personal carers)
- Documentation & Data Collection
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
After Hours Hospital Coordinator
Maryvale Private Hospital
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Working with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure efficient operation of an acute 45 bed Hospital
- Coordinates bed management, acute admissions and emergency transfers
- Facilitates hospital emergencies such as any emergency codes
- Responsible for assessing and supervising the delivery of quality care within the wards (Paediatric, Surgical, Medical & Palliative)
- Manages the nursing and related resources available to the department
- Sets clinical standards to achieve a high quality of nursing care
- Assists in educating staff members
- Discharge planning (working with allied health staff & clinical care coordinators)
- Communicating with Hospitals, Rehabilitation Services & Hostel/ Nursing homes
- Conflict Management (patients, visitors & staff)
- Data Collection, Documentation
- Assisting in Budget Management
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Registered Nurse
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Safely and confidently care for patients in paediatric, medical, surgical, critical care & Rehabilitation areas
- Holistic Care for Patients with any medical problem or undergoing any procedure
- Comprehensive patient assessment and plan care for any patient
- Safe and effective practice performed in the clinical environment
- Understand and work towards patients’ recovery and rehabilitation
- Providing extensive education to less experienced staff and students
Education
Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics - Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC11.2004
Skills
- Friendly, hardworking, loyal & reliable
- Strong communication & organisational skills
- Calm and professional manner
- Cooperative team player
Certification
Single Checking of Medications
Assessor of Intravenous Cannulation
Assessor of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Committees
Patient Falls Prevention
Continuation of Care
January 2006- January 2007
Registered Nurse
Full Time - Paediatric Ward (Patricia Health Wing level 3)
Barwon Health- Geelong Hospital
Duties Performed
Timeline
Resource Administration Officer
Siena Catholic College
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Safety & Quality, Barwon Health
02.2018 - 10.2019
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Barwon Health
03.2017 - 03.2023
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Orthopaedics, Barwon Health
12.2016 - 03.2017
Nurse Coordinator
Bupa Aged Care
07.2016 - 12.2016
After Hours Hospital Coordinator
Maryvale Private Hospital
07.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2012
Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics - Nursing
Victoria University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ballarat
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