Siham Farah
Unit 3, 37 Wattle St West Footscray,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated ICU nurse with extensive experience at The Alfred, skilled in advanced ventilation management and critical care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and advocacy. Passionate about delivering exceptional care while utilising strong communication and problem-solving skills to navigate complex clinical environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Support Nurse, 1.0 EFT
The Alfred
Melbourne, Vic
11.2022 - Current
- Support and assist nursing staff to delivery best evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Liaise with medical and interdisciplinary teams to arrange and facilitate daily patient plans.
- Contribute to ward and CALM rounds to facilitate the best nursing and patient care goals.
- Applying knowledge and skills, assist the bedside nurse in developing and documenting a plan of care that reflects the identified needs of the patient.
- Collaborate with the ANUM, CNM and PAN, providing regular patient updates.
- Ensuring equipment is available to support clinical deterioration. Checking and re-stocking of emergency equipment within the pod.
- Advocate for patients, contribute to long-stay discussions to promote best patient outcomes.
- Coordinate an effective discharge process with bedside nurse, in consultation with the ANUM & Patient Access Nurse.
ICU - Critical Care Registered Nurse, 0.9 EFT
The Alfred
Melbourne, VIC
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided critical patient care within a large 60+ bed ICU.
- Performed and interpreted advanced haemodynamic monitoring the following patients: trauma, post-op cardiac, severe sepsis, lung and heart transplant and variously other critical illnesses.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognising and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Liaised between patients, families and multi disciplinary staff in the best intensive care delivery.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Coordinate discharge planning with nurse leadership and management and medical team.
Respiratory Ward - Registered Nurse, 0.8 EFT
The Alfred
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated quality nursing care for a diverse group of clients with specialised respiratory diseases, including Cystic Fibrosis, adult and paediatric lung transplant patients.
- Gained extensive knowledge of surgical wound management, medication and blood product administration, including Cytotoxic drugs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided ongoing holistic patient assessment to identify, evaluate and prioritise plans of cares in accordance with patient and family needs.
Direct Care Worker, Casual
Mecwacare
Melbourne, VIC
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided in-home assistance to the elderly and adults with acute or chronic disability.
- Safely and proficiently assisted residents with daily living activities and efficiently managed in-home tasks.
- Demonstrated exceptional holistic and therapeutic patient care.
Corporate Travel Consultant, Full-time
Qantas Business Travel (QBT) Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings and rental car reservations.
Quality Assurance & Internal Auditor, Full-time
Coca Cola Amatil Ltd, Noble Desserts Holdings Ltd, Golden Circle Ltd, Laurent Bakery Group
Melbourne, VIC
11.2006 - 01.2012
- Maintained compliance with food safety standards, conducted internal audits, monitored on-going quality control data to ensure compliance with product specifications and policies.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Diabetes Education & Management -
Southern Cross University
01-2025
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Clinical Nursing (ICU) -
Monash University
2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
Victoria University
01-2006
Skills
- Ventricular Assisted Device (VAD), including Impella Heart Pump
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IAPB)
- Nitric Oxide - Management
- Advanced Ventilation Management
- Central Venous and Pulmonary Artery Catheter - Care
- Single/Dual Cardiac Pacing
- ICU - Sedation, Inotropes, Vasopressor, Anti-Arrhythmic, Analgesic Drugs
- Tracheostomy - Care and Management
- Pleural and Abdominal Drain Care
- Epidural - Care and Management
- Cytotoxic and Hazard Drug Administration
Referee
Bianca Rose
Clinical Nurse Manager
The Alfred - Intensive Care Unit
55 Commerical Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
P: 0487 340 348
E: b.ross@alfred.org.au
Christianne Esser
Assoc. Nurse Unit Manager
The Alfred - Intensive Care Unit
55 Commerical Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
P: 0422 520 911
E: c.esser@alfred.org.au
Timeline
Team Support Nurse, 1.0 EFT
The Alfred
11.2022 - Current
ICU - Critical Care Registered Nurse, 0.9 EFT
The Alfred
07.2020 - 10.2022
Respiratory Ward - Registered Nurse, 0.8 EFT
The Alfred
01.2018 - 06.2020
Direct Care Worker, Casual
Mecwacare
03.2016 - 12.2017
Corporate Travel Consultant, Full-time
Qantas Business Travel (QBT) Pty Ltd
02.2012 - 02.2016
Quality Assurance & Internal Auditor, Full-time
Coca Cola Amatil Ltd, Noble Desserts Holdings Ltd, Golden Circle Ltd, Laurent Bakery Group
11.2006 - 01.2012
Graduate Certificate - Diabetes Education & Management -
Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Clinical Nursing (ICU) -
Monash University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
Victoria University