Sarah McKenzie
Bartle Frere
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a commitment to excellence since 2002, consistently striving for personal and professional growth to deliver the highest standard of care. Career marked by extensive knowledge and diverse experience across various hospitals and healthcare settings in Victoria and Queensland, showcasing adaptability and a deep understanding of patient needs. Currently serving as a Clinical Nurse, with refined leadership and mentoring skills, complemented by previous roles as Acting NUM and Educator, fostering proficiency in managing complex situations and guiding teams toward optimal outcomes. Passionate about enhancing patient care through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast focus on quality improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse, Generalist
BABINDA MPHS, QLD HEALTH
04.2013 - Current
- Acute patient stabilization in ward and ED settings, Demonstrating advanced clinical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership excellence as Babinda Nurse Unit Manager for 8 months (2022-2023) and Cassowary Hub Nurse Educator for 3.5 months
- Proven expertise in nurse education through various interim NE and NUM roles (2018-2021).
- Skilled in team leadership, emphasizing staff mentorship to deliver superior patient care.
- Clinical facilitator of Many students and graduate nurses.
- Basic life support trainer and qualified assessor.
- Initiated and managed quality assurance and clinical governance activities, including QI projects and risk management.
- Coordinated patient transfers with RSQ/QCC, ensuring seamless care transitions.
- Accompanied critically ill patients to definitive care facilities, ensuring safety and continuity of care.
Nurse Educator
NEMRU QLD HEALTH
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Communicating and Co-ordinating with managers of 3 facilities to recognise and evaluate training requirements.
- Setting up and maintenance of Various equipment and rooms necessary for training such as Mannikins, projectors.
- T&T BLS
- Assisting in ALS, MERC, CVAD education sessions
- Mentoring and assisting Graduate and novice nurses within their work area.
- Assisting and running simulation and training to medical and nursing staff.
- Proficient with IT programs such as Trendcare, UMS, Resource management.
Registered Nurse
CAIRNS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Enhanced emergency nursing competencies through dedicated skills refreshment for optimal quality assurance.
Registered Nurse
MEDISERV NURSING AGENCY
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Nursing across diverse healthcare environments, from busy city hospitals to remote primary care centers throughout Queensland, such as: Weipa, Emerald etc...
- Adapting quickly to new environments and clinical areas.
Registered Nurse
HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL QLD HEALTH
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Emergency and Trauma Nursing.
- Intensive care nursing
- Surgical Nursing, providing pre- and post-operative.
- Pediatric Nursing
- Medical/Cardiac Nursing.
Registered Nurse
REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL METRO NORTH QLD HEALTH
01.2005 - 03.2010
- 3.5 years in Emergency nursing - Completeing Transition to Emergency Nursing modules.
- High-acuity gastro/urological surgical ward 2 years - Completed Transition to Surgical nursing modules.
- 6 Months in Orthopaedic nursing.
Enrolled Nurse
FREEMASONS PRIVATE HOSPITAL
02.2003 - 11.2004
- Oncology Nursing, incl. safe handling and management of cytotoxic agents, waste, and spill protocols.
- Palliative Care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Established the basics in Nursing Care.
Education
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment - Nursing Leadership And Management
Australian College of Nursing
Online, Parramatta, NSW01-2027
Bachelor of Nursing Science - undefined
Deakin University
Burwood, Melbourne01.2005
Certificate 4 in Nursing - undefined
Australian Catholic University
01.2002
Skills
- EXPERIENCE IN NURSING MANAGEMENT ROLE
- CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF OF ACCREDITATION EXPECTATIONS AND OBJECTIVES
- NURSING LEADERSHIP-GUIDING AND SUPPORTING NURSES, FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- CLINICAL EXPERTISE- DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH, MANAGE AND MENTOR NURSING STAFF AND STUDENTS
- EXPERIENCE IN ROSTER DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
- PROFICIENT IN BED MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT FLOW
- EXPERIENCE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
- MY HR PROFICIENT, COMPLETED IWFM TRAINING
- PROFICIENT IN MANAGING AND ASSESSING AND COMPLETING RISKMAN
- PROFICIENT WITH MARS/AUDITING PROGRAM
- EXPERIENCE PERFORMING IDP'S
- PRECEPTING AND DELIVERING OF INSERVICE AND EDUCATION TO ALL LEVELS OF NURSING STAFF
- MENTORING AND ASSISTING ALL LEVELS OF NURSING
- COMMUNICATION- CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT IS CRUCIAL FOR TEACHING, MENTORING AND COLLABORATING WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Timeline
Nurse Educator
NEMRU QLD HEALTH
06.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
CAIRNS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
02.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Nurse, Generalist
BABINDA MPHS, QLD HEALTH
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
MEDISERV NURSING AGENCY
08.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL QLD HEALTH
07.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL METRO NORTH QLD HEALTH
01.2005 - 03.2010
Enrolled Nurse
FREEMASONS PRIVATE HOSPITAL
02.2003 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Nursing Science - undefined
Deakin University
Certificate 4 in Nursing - undefined
Australian Catholic University
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment - Nursing Leadership And Management
Australian College of Nursing