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Sarah Louise McDougall

Summary

I have been a Registered Nurse for over 26 years. For the past 22 years I have chosen to specialise in neonatal care. It is through this work that I have come into contact with many families who have had fertility challenges and have required assisted reproductive services.

I believe that I have the maturity, skill and compassion to be a fertility nurse at MHW. One of my key strengths is my ability to communicate. I consistently receive excellent feedback from the families that I care for. I would love the opportunity to undertake this new and exciting role at Mercy Health.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Div 1 - Neonatal Intensive Care

Mercy Health
10.2007 - Current
  • Provide safe and effective clinical care to neonates requiring special and intensive care.
  • Recognizes and responds to clinical deterioration in a timely manner.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex neonates requiring intensive care.
  • Advocates for neonates and families.
  • Provides compassionate, holistic nursing care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of neonates and their families.
  • Practices strong communication skills with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on neonate's acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assists in the training, precepts and the mentorship of new nursing staff members and post graduate students, contributing to a safe, positive and inclusive workplace.
  • Uses skills in communication and de-escalation to manage challenging family situations.
  • Provides support for neonates families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.


Clinical Nurse Specialist -NICU

The Royal Women's Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2007
  • All position requirements of a CNS in NICU

Registered Nurse Div 1 - NICU & Special Care

The Royal Women's Hospital
03.2001 - 02.2006
  • All position requirements of an RN working in Neonatal Services

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2001

Graduate Registered Nurse

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.1998 - 01.1999

Education

Introduction To Neonatal Nursing

The Royal Women's Hospital
Parkville, VIC
03.2001

Advanced Surgical Nurses Program

Royal Melbourne Hospital
Parkville, VIC
12.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
11.1997

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Genazzano FCJ College
Kew, VIC
12.1993

Skills

  • Compassionate, respectful family centred care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Works well as part of a team

Accomplishments

Awarded Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing 1997

A.H. Wall Prize for Graduate Nurse RMH, 1998

Graduate Nurse Certificate, Royal Melbourne Hospital 1998
Advanced Surgical Nurse Certificate, RMH 1999

Affiliations

  • Registration -AHPRA
  • Australian Nurses and Midwifery Federation

Timeline

Registered Nurse Div 1 - Neonatal Intensive Care

Mercy Health
10.2007 - Current

Clinical Nurse Specialist -NICU

The Royal Women's Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2007

Registered Nurse Div 1 - NICU & Special Care

The Royal Women's Hospital
03.2001 - 02.2006

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2001

Graduate Registered Nurse

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.1998 - 01.1999

Introduction To Neonatal Nursing

The Royal Women's Hospital

Advanced Surgical Nurses Program

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Trobe University

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Genazzano FCJ College

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