Tamara Carini
Summary
With 26 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, I have developed extensive expertise across diverse roles and settings, including acute care, public health, medical sales, community and corporate nursing. My career has provided me with invaluable knowledge, professional growth and rewarding challenges. I am passionate about leveraging my experience in emergency medicine and corporate nursing to further enhance patient care and support organisational goals in my next role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Health Operations Nurse APAC
Carnival Corporation
09.2021 - Current
- Supporting shipboard medical teams with significant medical events, evacuations, public health concerns and co-ordinating response plans as needed.
- Communication with HOC doctors, Fleet Operations Centre, leadership and third parties to ensure appropriate handling of medical events and medevacs.
- Managing and updating the database of regional medical facilities and evacuation options.
- Maintain knowledge of medical policies, evacuation options and preferred providers.
- Coordination with Clinical Services, Case Management, Care Teams and other departments to support guests and crew.
- Review health-related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Responding to HOC communications, engaging with Federal and State Government Health Authorities, port authorities and coordinating with EMS for medical disembarks.
- Assisting in managing illnesses and outbreaks, providing updates and support to stakeholders.
- Participate in emergency response exercises and maintained relationships with third parties for fleet medical events, including mass casualties and medevacs.
Emergency Assistance Registered Nurse /Clinical Nurse
World Nomads Group
12.2014 - 09.2021
- Assisted overseas travelers by providing professional, up-to-date medical advice and guidance under their insurance policy.
- Confirmed requests for assistance and facilitate contact with optimal medical attention in the traveler location.
- Reviewed medical and logistical risk levels, assessed and escalated cases for medical recommendations.
- Collaborated with On Call Doctors, Medical Directors, and Operations Management on complex cases.
- Build relationships with hospitals and staff abroad to support travelers.
- Coordinate logistics for critically ill travelers, including air, land, and sea transport to medical facilities.
- Establish ongoing care requirements in current locations and attended functional assessments for risk evaluation.
- Liaise with Air Ambulance providers and commercial airlines for safe passage and MEDIF clearance.
- Comply with Risk Matrix, Standard Recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Coordinate evacuation and repatriation of sick and injured travelers and work with case management teams to review medical information and progress cases.
Clinical Consultant Registered Nurse
Regal Health Services
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided clinical oversight and care to Department of Veterans Affairs clients in the community setting.
- Delivered health education and support, serving as a resource for clients, carers, and families.
- Offered holistic care to meet individual client needs, promoting dignity and independence at home.
- Compiled and maintained Clinical Pathways and Treatment Plans for all clients.
- Collaboration with medical stakeholders and allied health for implementation of care
Co-ordinating Registered Nurse/Medical Retrieval
International SOS
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided clinical oversight and medical advice for managing the healthcare and complex needs of clients in Community Detention, Detention, and Offshore Processing Centres.
- Coordinated and maintained healthcare services, ensuring high-quality and safety based on clinical needs.
- Reviewed and approved referral requests for private specialists, allied health treatment plans, and other services based on clinical necessity.
Product Specialist
Bosco Medical Australia
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed and expanded product ranges for Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Colorectal, Burns Care, Wound Management, Doppler accounts and participated in the tender process for the NSW private and public health sectors.
- Engaged with key stakeholders, including Nursing Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Surgeons, Medical Doctors, and allied health professionals.
- Maintained relationships in public and private hospitals and clinics across Sydney, regional NSW and ACT.
Public Health Unit Immunisation Team Lead
Prince of Wales Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Administration of vaccinations in the school setting
- Managing immunisation team
Intensive Care & Coronary Care Registered Nurse
Sutherland Hospital
05.1998 - 05.2010
- Facilitation & delivery of patient care in the acute care setting
- Quality improvement coordinator
- Infection control officer
NSW Public Health Registered Nurse
Border Security Medical Team
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Monitoring and screening inbound passengers Sydney Airport for H1N1 Influenza virus
Education
Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Series -
Critical Care Education Services
Sydney, NSW2021
Anthropology Societies And Cultures -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW2020
Basic & Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) -
Critical Care Education Services
2020
Immunisation Update For Registered Nurses -
Australian College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW2019
Philosophy & Ethics Course -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW2018
Aviation Medicine -
International SOS
Sydney, NSW2013
Essential Sales Skills -
Australian Institute of Management
Sydney, NSW2010
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
NSW College of Nursing
Sydney, NSW2007
Critical Care Nursing Certificate -
St Lukes Hospital
Sydney, NSW2000
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW12.1997
Skills
- Medical Administration
- Team Leadership
- Global Health Liaison
- Patient Assessment & Advocacy
- Clinical Judgement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Case Management
- Emergency Response & Care
- Risk Mitigation
Additional Information
• Microsoft OS and MS Office
• Salesforce
• Jira
• Kosmos
• Amazon
• Pure Connect & Cloud
Accomplishments
- Carnival Corporation Return to service of Cruise Ships in Australia/APAC post Pandemic - 2022
- Carnival Corporation Q4 2021 Above and beyond individual award
- NIB Achievement Award Team of the Year Finalist Emergency Assistance 2019
- Awarded NIB/World Nomads Achievement Award Team of the Year Emergency Assistance 2018
- World Nomads Group Purple Cow Award 2015
- World Nomads Group Medical & Operations Bali Hospital Audit 2015 (leading to preferred provider contract with BIMC)
Timeline
Regional Health Operations Nurse APAC
Carnival Corporation
09.2021 - Current
Emergency Assistance Registered Nurse /Clinical Nurse
World Nomads Group
12.2014 - 09.2021
Clinical Consultant Registered Nurse
Regal Health Services
05.2014 - 12.2014
Co-ordinating Registered Nurse/Medical Retrieval
International SOS
08.2012 - 05.2014
Product Specialist
Bosco Medical Australia
05.2010 - 06.2012
NSW Public Health Registered Nurse
Border Security Medical Team
04.2009 - 01.2010
Public Health Unit Immunisation Team Lead
Prince of Wales Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2010
Intensive Care & Coronary Care Registered Nurse
Sutherland Hospital
05.1998 - 05.2010
Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Series -
Critical Care Education Services
Anthropology Societies And Cultures -
University of Newcastle
Basic & Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) -
Critical Care Education Services
Immunisation Update For Registered Nurses -
Australian College of Nursing
Philosophy & Ethics Course -
University of Newcastle
Aviation Medicine -
International SOS
Essential Sales Skills -
Australian Institute of Management
Immunisation For Registered Nurses -
NSW College of Nursing
Critical Care Nursing Certificate -
St Lukes Hospital
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Sydney University
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