Sophie O’Mara
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with experience providing high-quality, person-centred care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, customers, and colleagues. Supported by previous experience in support work and hospitality supervision, with a commitment to delivering safe, professional care and maintaining best practice standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Service
Canberra
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Assessed, monitored, and managed complex physical and psychosocial symptoms in palliative care patients.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, including pain management and end-of-life symptom control.
- Delivered high-quality personal care while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.
- Performed comprehensive wound assessment and wound care management in line with clinical best practice.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and care records.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Mentored nursing students, graduate nurses, and new staff to support clinical development and safe practice.
- Applied evidence-based practice and adhered to organisational policies, procedures, and infection control standards.
Support Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Alliance Nursing
Australia
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks to promote self-esteem and overall wellness through customized support.
- Transported clients to scheduled appointments, shopping locations, and recreational activities.
- Built trusting relationships with clients and families through compassionate communication and attentive listening.
- Monitored client health conditions, administered medications, and reported changes to medical professionals to protect client well-being.
- Kept accurate records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to facilitate seamless care across service providers.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences during interactions with external service providers to promote fair access to essential supports.
Restaurant Supervisor
The Dickson Tradesman Club
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for supervision of staff, working to provide service directly to customers, customer and staff management, sales, and general assistance.
- Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction levels.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Waitress
The Murrumbateman Country Inn
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for providing customer service and assisting with general sales.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
11.2024
Year 7- year 12 -
Melba Copland Secondary School
12.2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Organisation
- Time management
- Team leading
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Patient and family education
Certification
- First Aid
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training (CPR)
- Working with Vulnerable people (WWVP)
- PEG Feeding Training
- Manual handling
- Responsible service of alcohol (RSA)
- Responsible Conduct of gambling (RCG)
Professional References
Erin Gilligan | Clinical Nurse Consultant
0411 441 268
Erin.j.gilligan@act.edu.au
Deb Stratford | Alliance Nursing Manager
1300 034 494
info.act@alliancecommunity.com.au
Alison Percival | The Canberra Tradesman Club CEO
0441 603 121
Alison.percival@thetradies.com.au
Nicole Weatherstone | Club Lime General Manager
0419 151 225,
Nicole.weatherstone@clublime.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Service
01.2025 - 06.2026
Support Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Alliance Nursing
06.2023 - 01.2025
Restaurant Supervisor
The Dickson Tradesman Club
01.2018 - 06.2023
Waitress
The Murrumbateman Country Inn
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
Year 7- year 12 -
Melba Copland Secondary School