SONIA SHARMA

• Responsible for leading daily management of CSSD department to ensure efficient allocation of resources and effective delivery of services; having excellent clinical skills, well developed time management and ability to work in a team focused environment.
• Over- seeing a high standard of evidence- based Sterilization Services to the Operating theatre and other clinical departments within the hospital.
• Provide clinical leadership- providing direction, support, supervision, teaching and specific specialty direction for CSSD Technicians.
• Demonstrate In- depth knowledge of the AS 5369 2023 and HICMR Standards and how these regulations impact the sterilization process and procedures.
• Sterile Processing Services

• Projects:
• SAR PROJECTS:
• 1. Development and Placement of Posters of Attire change in Surgical Admissions and Recovery Area: Posters of Attire Change were developed and placed in the change rooms and Holding Bay area of Surgical Admissions Area, to improve the errors of wrong attire wearing by patients. The posters were helpful for patients with hearing impairment, with AUSLAN interpreters and language barrier patients.
• 2. Survey, Feedback and Data Development Post Transition of Model of Surgical Admissions and Recovery Area into two individual admissions and recovery areas: A Survey was conducted to attain the feedback from staff members after the transition of SAR Model into two separate admissions and recovery areas. And the feedback given was developed into data that has shown that this new model enabled in improvised care model of patients.
• 3. NS5 Falls, Pressure, Nutrition and Hydration Audits:
• Performing NS5 Falls and Pressure Risk Audits on yearly basis, follow the gaps and implement educational presentation around the gaps and follow up with another audit, if required.
• SPS Projects:
• 1) Hybrid Model Project of Re- Usable Instruments and Single- Use Instruments: Liaising with NUM and ANUM of different departments, including OPD, CIC, ED, and Inpatient ward to bring this hybrid Model in actual practice.
• Audit of the Resight Trays-Performance of Quality Audit of the Resight Trays, to update the quality of the Resight tray lens used for Vitrectomy and major eye procedures by ordering and replacing the worn-out lens by new lenses, as per annual budget of SPS.
• Conversion of Paper- based Theoretical Endoscopy Assessment to Online version- Re-assessment of the previous paper- based question framework and introduction of the new online version in e- learning (by working in conjunction with NUM and Kathryn Heagerty)
• Expiry status update of Instruments in Insta-count– Currently working on the actual expiry status of Instruments in Insta- count (Computer Software- SPS) from 2010 to 2022 by comparing their physical status in different departments of RVEEH.

• Responsible for providing quality health services for consumers demonstrating competent to expert behaviours across five domains of leadership, research, evidence-based practice, education & learning and clinical expertise as identified in the Western Health Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Framework, under NUM’s Supervision.
• Primary responsibility for coordinating patient flow across two procedure rooms, including theatre admissions, procedure room admissions, and the recovery and discharge of theatre and procedure room patients following surgery.
• Managing the quality portfolio and implementing relevant service improvements (currently in progress) to maintain high-quality patient care.
• Quality Portfolio Projects: Revised formulation of daily checklist, allocating portfolios to appropriate staff members, and introducing a new punctal occlusion protocol for ophthalmic patients and improve the occupational area around nurses’ station by covering the hazard area of wires under the nurses’ station.
• Supporting and Supervising nursing staff, managing workloads and staffing allocation, maintaining compliance with clinical standards and policies, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to patient education and multidisciplinary team communication.
• Assist with leadership, escalation of clinical concerns, and implementation of evidence-based practices within the unit.
• To undertake management training to further develop leadership and management capabilities in coming month with Western health.
• Surgical, Endoscopy and Anaesthetic Services

Trainee Cosmetic Injector | Juv'ae Academy

[Melbourne] | [Sept 2026]

• Completed supervised training and clinical experience in cosmetic injectable treatments.
• Assisted in cosmetic consultations, facial assessments, and development of personalised treatment plans to enhance patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
• Assisted with cosmetic consultations, facial assessments and development of personalised treatment plans.
• Acquired hands-on experience with anti-wrinkle and dermal filler procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices under guidance of experienced cosmetic injectors.
• Developed knowledge of appropriate patient screening, contraindications, informed consent and potential treatment complications.
• Assisted with treatment preparation, clinical set-up, patient positioning and post-treatment care.
• Supported experienced practitioners in delivering professional, safe and patient-centred cosmetic care.
• Maintained appropriate clinical documentation and followed clinic policies, infection-control procedures and safety protocols.
• Educated clients on treatment expectations and aftercare, promoting adherence to post-treatment instructions for optimal results and patient safety.
• Built strong communication and interpersonal skills through patient consultations and ongoing client interactions.
• Demonstrated a conservative and individualised approach to aesthetic treatment, focusing on patient goals and appropriate treatment planning.
• Worked collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain a positive and professional patient experience.
• Skills-Registered Nurse with a strong interest in aesthetic medicine and hands-on training experience as a Trainee Cosmetic Injector with Juvae. Developing practical skills in cosmetic consultations, facial assessment, treatment planning, patient education and cosmetic injectable procedures under clinical supervision.

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care or patients under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Support and assist Nurse Unit Manager in achieving specific Key Performance Indicators as developed for the Unit.
• Providing Leadership and mentoring to the Nursing Team, including new graduates and Student nurse.
• Performing audits for NS5 FPNH as a representative of portfolio of NS5 Falls, Pressure, Nutrition and Hydration.
• Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
• Supervise, direct, and support the nursing staff in clinical practice.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager in achieving the agreed activity targets by managing different Quality Improvement Projects.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/ client care with and in collaboration with other members of the health team by involving patients in their care.
• Participate in the leadership of risk assessment and opportunity identification, to contribute towards organisational wide improvement processes including compliance and improvement initiatives.
• To comply with provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act by taking reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
• Surgical Admissions and Recovery

• Major role-To work in partnership with Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical leadership and support to all the staff members and to ensure that patient -centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated, and maintained at a high standard as per National Standards and quality KPI’s.
• Primary responsibility is to ensure the day-to-day liaising within RVEEH and with External Stakeholders for cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation services of instruments and consumables is facilitated at the highest level and meets all the National Standards.
• Manage requests for fast-track items, instrument or equipment lending or urgent requests to ensure efficient flow in all operating suites and minimize any surgical delays due to hold ups in instrument availability.
• Assume responsibility for the search for instruments which may be missing or required in an emergency and Oversee Elective and Emergency Theatre Booking System instrument and consumable picks to ensure completeness.
• Foster collaborative working relationships, employee relations and professional behaviours to ensure the Operating Suite functions effectively as a multidisciplinary team and as an integral part of RVEEH.
• Investigate appropriate procedures, reporting and documentation in the case of diverse events.
• Recognise and manage risk, ensuring that actions are taken to prevent and minimise harm to consumers and the healthcare workforce.
• Participate and cooperate in consultative process to improve the health and safety and reduce risk to the safety and wellbeing of staff.
• Be aware of limitations in own knowledge and seek appropriate training as required and actively reflect on own professional performance and competence, seek feedback, and participate in ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Participate in staff performance management and staff appraisals and provide mentorship, peer support and counselling to staff authorises accordingly.
• Respond promptly to conflict resolution adopting a consultative approach to problems solving.
• Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Unit Manager when he/she is absent from the department.
• Participate in the process of recruitment, selection, appointment, and retention of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Ensure the department is adequately and appropriately staffed on a shift-to-shift basis.
• Maintaining all the Monthly Audits; proper documentation of the Audits and link of folders of repair, test or tag of equipment in the computer system.
• Maintaining day-to day supply of all the consumables
• Maintaining healthy relationship with all the clients and placing order for required instruments/ consumables on E-procurement as per annual budget requirements.
• Sterile Processing Services

• Seeking to become a skilled and Empathetic Nurse at Western Health by following protocols and promoting efficiency.
• Provide nursing care to patients with colorectal diseases, upper GI diseases, lung disease, including those with tuberculosis, lung cancer or asthma.
• Providing care to the patients- pre and postoperative procedures- Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, blood and albumin transfusion.
• Assist with pain management and provision of medical treatment for improvement of breathing.
• Advocating the patients and their families about the prevention and treatment of the lung disease.
• Assisting the palliative patients with their pain and other concerns.
• Provision and management of different modes of oxygen therapy- CPAP, Bi-PAP, high flow nasal prongs, ventilators, and oxygen, when required.
• Monitored the changing needs of patients in timely manner and respond accordingly.
• Respiratory and Infectious Unit

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients, implementing and managing care plans in a fast-paced, high acuity, and demanding environment.
• Handle emergency medical needs without compromising the ability to care for other acute patients and balancing priorities.
• Understand the knowledge of the consumer’s diagnosis and be able to look after the patients in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Manage the patients with different diagnosis from head to neck such as, thyroidectomy, pancreatitis, lobectomy, pleural effusion, tonsillitis, Bowel obstruction, cholecystectomy, breast transplants, etc.
• Care for the patients with Intercostal catheter and underwater seal drainage, different drain tubes, Central venous access devices, different feeding regime with the kangaroo pumps, TPNs, and Bodyguard pumps used for pain management.
• Perform medication administration as per policies and procedures.
• Manage and take care of critical patients and act responsibly accordingly for the appropriate care of the patients.
• Cardio- Thoracic Unit