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Keith Dorman

Berowra Heights

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with 18+ years in critical care and cardiac surgery, specializing in post-operative patient care. Expanded skills and knowledge through prestigious hospital positions in Australia and the United Kingdom. Demonstrated expertise in advanced practice nursing, educating staff on best practices, and implementing innovative systems for patient care. Proficient in performing arterial blood gases, clinical examinations, and managing PICC lines. Collaborated closely with medical professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Thrived in leadership roles as an acting Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Educator, and Clinical Nurse Educator, showcasing strong leadership abilities and effective team coordination. Previously served as a Hospital Coordinator at Norwest Private Hospital, overseeing operations and ensuring safe, high-quality care aligned with best practices. Currently serving as a NUM at Lady Davidson Private Hospital. Continuously seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in the healthcare field.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Unit Manager

Healthscope
05.2023 - Current
  • Managing recruitment within the nursing team.
  • Help with nurse policies and procedures for potential improvements.
  • Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Managed budgetary concerns within the nursing unit, carefully allocating resources and controlling costs.
  • Promoted multidisciplinary communication through regular meetings with all Allied Health members.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nurse rounding, and care boards.
  • Contributed to hospital-wide accreditation efforts, maintaining compliance with industry standards for nursing.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Help train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Hospital Coordinator

Norwest Private Hospital
05.2021 - Current
  • Heavily involved with Team Leadership, clinical Supervision and support, people Management and stakeholder engagement
  • Leading and coordinating staff across the entire hospital, encompassing patient flow, patient admissions, staff allocation, incident management and clinical support
  • Ensured safe, quality care in line with best practice

Team Leader

Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2021
  • Part of the ‘Rapid Response Team’ and part of the PARTY program in 2020

Intensive Care Nurse

St Thomas’ and Guys Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2014
  • Worked in a hectic Intensive Care Unit containing 45 beds over two sites within the hospital
  • Consolidated learning and broadened knowledge of most aspects of Critical Care

Nurse

Prince of Wales Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2008
  • Developed skills significantly, also being a peer to numerous student and newly qualified nurses
  • Performed many education sessions

ICU Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
11.2004 - 09.2005

Cardio-thoracic ICU Nurse

The Lung and Heart Specialist Centre
03.2003 - 09.2004

Education

Masters Public Health -

UTS
Sydney

Graduate certificate in Critical care Nursing -

College of Nursing
08.2010

University of Liverpool
Chester
03.2003

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Quality improvement
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Critical thinking
  • Workload management
  • Performance improvement
  • Quality controls
  • Budget management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/11/76
  • Nationality: British

Additional Information

Liz Masters

General Manager

Lady Davidson Private Hospital

Liz.Masters@healthscope.com.au

02 9488 0100


Heidi Evans

Director of Nursing

Norwest Private Hospital

Heidi.Evans@healthscope.com.au

02 8882 8801

Timeline

Nurse Unit Manager

Healthscope
05.2023 - Current

Hospital Coordinator

Norwest Private Hospital
05.2021 - Current

Team Leader

Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2021

Intensive Care Nurse

St Thomas’ and Guys Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2014

Nurse

Prince of Wales Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2008

ICU Nurse

Allamanda Private Hospital
11.2004 - 09.2005

Cardio-thoracic ICU Nurse

The Lung and Heart Specialist Centre
03.2003 - 09.2004

Graduate certificate in Critical care Nursing -

College of Nursing

University of Liverpool

Masters Public Health -

UTS

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