Sharon Kigen
Waratah,NSW
Summary
Compassionate ,results-driven Clinician and Registered Nurse specializing in clinical leadership and acute care , offering over 10 years of clinical care in various departments including assistant in nursing, registered Nursing Clinician, youth and disability support. Expert in most aspects of clinical care with success in developing strong clinical leaders focused on improving Client care and delivery models.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Company Medical Services
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
- Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations
- Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles
- Recent post registration experience in an acute care setting
- Wound care
- Comply with WHS legislation and Policy and Procedures
- Medication management and administration.
Registered Nurse- Team Leader
John Hunter Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles
- Recent post registration experience in an acute care setting
- Wound care
- Use of Non-invasive respiratory support; NIV, CPAP, BIPAP, HIGH FLOW
- Assistance with Nasogastric feeding
- Insertion of indwelling Catheter
- Insertion of cannulas
Clinician
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Improved client engagement by utilising strengths-based approaches in therapy sessions.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Observed and monitored client behaviour and responses to treatment.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Led clinical team meetings to review case progress and discuss strategies for improved outcomes.
- Delivered training workshops for staff members on relevant topics such as trauma-informed care or cultural competency in mental health services.
- Championed professional ethics within the clinical team by modelling ethical decision-making behaviours and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Increased staff retention by promoting a positive work culture focused on collaboration and continuous learning.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying opportunities for process improvements and client outcome enhancements.
Youth Support Worker
Wesley Mission
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Organized educational workshops to address relevant topics such as mental health, substance abuse prevention, and career exploration.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, creating memorable experiences for youth members.
- Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success.
- Documented case notes diligently which contributed towards informed decision-making within interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
- Served as a mentor figure offering guidance on academic pursuits, interpersonal conflicts resolution techniques.
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
- Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
Mental Health Assistant Nurse
North Sydney Local health District
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Interacting with patients and assessing their needs
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living
- Working as a part of a team
- Maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the workplace environment, making it safe for other people
- Documentation
- Assisting with personal care.
Disability Support Worker
BRC Recruitments
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Encourage, support and assist people we support to develop and maintain family and community relationships
- Assist the people we support to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings
- Involve them in decision making in every aspect of service they receive
- Personal Care needs including toileting, meal preparation, personal hygiene and Administration of medication
- Assist people we support to achieve their personal centered goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making
- Transportation of people we support to community activities, facilities and events
- Basic Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
- General house duties cleaning, laundry
- Monitor and maintain personal belongings and monies of the people we support.
Disability Support Worker
Heart Beat Nursing
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist clients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene and meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Cleaning, laundry and other general house activities
- Assist clients to achieve their person-centered goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making
- Encourage, support and assist clients to develop and maintain family and community relationships
- Involve them in decision making of every aspect of care they receive
- Clients transportation to community activities and events.
Mental Health and Disability Support Worker
Catholic Care
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assist clients with activities of daily living
- Assist clients to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings
- Involve them in decision making in every aspect of service they receive
- Assist clients to achieve their person-centered goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making
- Transportation of clients to community activities, facilities and events
- Personal Care needs including toileting, personal hygiene and meal preparation
- General house duties cleaning, laundry.
Disability Support Worker
Australian Health Call
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Assist the people we support to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings
- Involve them in decision making in every aspect of service they receive
- Assist people we support to achieve their personal centered goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making
- Encourage, support and assist people we support to develop and maintain family and community relationships
- Transportation of people we support to community activities, facilities and events
- Basic Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
- Personal Care needs including toileting, meal preparation, personal hygiene and Administration of medication
- General house duties cleaning, laundry
- Monitor and maintain personal belongings and monies of the people we support.
Mental health and Disability support worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Assist the people we support to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings
- Involve them in decision making in every aspect of service they receive
- Assist people we support to achieve their personal centered goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making
- Encourage, support and assist people we support to develop and maintain family and community relationships
- Transportation of people we support to community activities, facilities and events
- Basic Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
- Personal Care needs including toileting, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and Administration of medication
- General house duties cleaning, laundry
- Monitor and maintain personal belongings and monies of the people we support.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -
University of Sydney
Sydney01.2020
University of Sydney Foundation Program (YR 12 equivalent) -
Taylors College
Sydney, NSW01.2015
Highschool -
Riara Springs Academy, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya01.2013
Skills
- Unit Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Specialised Healthcare Referrals
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Instruction
- Caseload Management
- Behaviour Assessments
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Recent Achievements
- Working as a team in a newly developed program (Tiger Teams) to provide services to test for Corona Virus (COVID19) as well as care for patients with COVID19.
- Successfully Team lead and managed the student lead COVID 19 clinics for testing for Corona Virus.
- Recognized for appropriately identifying a deteriorating patient in the ICU and calling for a rapid response leading to appropriate action being taken and patient being intubated in time to prevent hypoxia.
- Working as a respiratory nurse in the COVID 19 team. Team leading and problem solving. Coming up with new policies and approach on clinical care during unprecedented times.
Clinical Placements
- Northern Beaches Hospital: Mental Health Department
- Westmead Childrens Hospital: Middleton Warn (Day Surgery)
- Tiger Teams, Summer Hill: COVID Testing
- Nepean Hospital: ICU
- Norwest Private Hospital: Medical Ward
- St George Hospital: Emergency
- Horsnby Hospital: Mental Health Adult Acute Inpatient Unit NSLHD
- Horsnby Hospital: Mary Giles ward, Aged Aare Mental Health
- Concord Hospital: Neuroscience Ward Head and Neck Ward
- Bankstown Hospital: 3A Surgical
- Weemala Royal Rehab: Neck and Spine
Attributes
- Confident and outgoing personality with a positive outlook and good sense of humor and fun.
- Committed professional. Enthusiastic and energetic with leadership, talent and a powerful work ethic, demonstrated in combining successful university studies with regular patient care responsibilities.
- Well organized problem solver with practical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- An intelligent, fast learner who thrives on challenge.
- Reliable, adaptable, resilient and persistent - makes it happen!
- Strives for efficiency and improvement in systems.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse- Clinical team leader
References
Available Upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Active member of local youth community development programs, Newington Senior Youth Mentor and Community Event Coordinator, Rivers Edge Church School Vice-captain Riara springs Girls High School, 2013 Awarded best spokesperson in the East African Model of the United Nations Bilingual: Excellent in both English and Swahili
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Company Medical Services
12.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse- Team Leader
John Hunter Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Clinician
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 03.2021
Mental Health Assistant Nurse
North Sydney Local health District
06.2019 - 01.2020
Mental health and Disability support worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 03.2022
Youth Support Worker
Wesley Mission
03.2019 - 01.2021
Disability Support Worker
BRC Recruitments
08.2018 - 01.2019
Disability Support Worker
Heart Beat Nursing
07.2017 - 06.2018
Mental Health and Disability Support Worker
Catholic Care
08.2016 - 06.2017
Disability Support Worker
Australian Health Call
07.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -
University of Sydney
University of Sydney Foundation Program (YR 12 equivalent) -
Taylors College
Highschool -
Riara Springs Academy, Kenya
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