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Sunshine Leadbeater

Sunshine Leadbeater

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Emergency Nursing Leader with 18+ years of progressive experience in high-acuity Emergency Departments across the UAE and UK. Experienced in operational leadership, patient flow optimization, workforce planning, regulatory compliance (JCI & international standards), and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments while improving safety metrics, patient experience, and staff engagement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Nurse Manager

Mediclinic Middle East
Dubai, UAE
2023.08 - 2025.10

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead hospital-wide nursing operations during assigned shifts, overseeing multiple inpatient and critical care units.
  • Lead incident investigations and immediate corrective actions for clinical risk events.
  • Support regulatory compliance aligned with JCI and international standards.
  • Manage patient and family escalations to ensure service recovery and patient satisfaction.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Led rapid response coordination, improving response time efficiency.
  • Strengthened incident reporting culture through coaching, increasing near-miss reporting compliance.
  • Improved interdepartmental communication workflow, reducing delays in patient transfers.

Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

King's College Hospital Dubai
Dubai, UAE
2022.07 - 2022.12

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supported ED operational flow including bed allocation, triage oversight, and staffing adjustments.
  • Assisted in managing patient complaints and service recovery.
  • Conducted audits on documentation, medication safety, and triage accuracy.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Improved documentation compliance through focused audits and feedback.
  • Reduced triage miscategorization through coaching and case reviews.
  • Supported onboarding and competency validation of new ED nurses.

Charge Nurse- Emergency Department

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
2020.04 - 2022.05

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Shift leader for a high-acuity ED managing trauma, cardiac, stroke, and complex medical emergencies.
  • Monitored ED KPIs: LWBS, door-to-doctor time, LOS.
  • Investigated clinical incidents and implemented corrective actions.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Reduced LWBS rates through proactive flow coordination.
  • Improved departmental handover structure, decreasing communication gaps.
  • Increased staff engagement by implementing structured feedback sessions.

Charge Nurse- Emergency Department

East Suffolk North Essex Foundation Trust- NHS
Colchester, England
2013.08 - 2020.03

High-volume tertiary ED with major trauma exposure

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

  • Shift-based operational leader managing high patient turnover.
  • Led triage prioritization during surges and mass casualty influx.
  • Mentored junior nurses and international recruits.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Successfully led shifts during winter surge periods while maintaining patient safety standards.
  • Improved handover quality using structured SBAR model.
  • Supported reduction in clinical incidents through real-time supervision and escalation.

Staff Nurse- Medical and Surgical

Twinglobe Care Ltd
London
2012.05 - 2013.08
  • Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
  • Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.

Personal Enabler

Care UK
Colchester, Essex
2009.12 - 2012.04
  • Plays a vital role in supporting individuals with physical, mental health and learning disabilities to live as independently and safely as possible. This role involves providing person-centered care, assistance with daily living activities, emotional support, and social engagement, while promoting dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.

Staff Nurse- Medical and Surgical

Kabankalan City Hospital
Kabankalan City
2008.08 - 2009.11
  • Provided patient-centred nursing care to individuals with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Assisted diverse caseload, including post-operative patients and those with medical complexities.
  • Supported patients requiring stabilization prior to transfer to larger facilities.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex, UK
2022.09 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Acute Care

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex, UK
2016.09 -

Mentor Clinical Educator and Practice Educator Preparation -

University of Essex
Colchester, Essex, UK
2016.01 -

Overseas Nursing Programme -

City University
London, UK
2011.07 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
Bacolod City, Philippines
2008.03 -

Skills

    CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Emergency Department Operations & Flow Management
  • Acuity-Based Staffing & Workforce Planning
  • Patient Safety & Risk Management
  • JCI & Regulatory Compliance
  • Performance Improvement (PIPS)
  • Staff Coaching, Mentorship & Succession Planning
  • Conflict Resolution & Patient Experience
  • Trauma & Resuscitation Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Certification

  • Board Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) at Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) – United States 07/2029
  • Advanced Stroke Life Support- In Hospital Provider at American Heart Association 05/2026
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support at American Heart Association 02/2028
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support at American Heart Association 02/2028
  • Basic Life Support at American Heart Association 06/2027

Registrations

  • Registered Professional Nurse, New York, USA 12/2029
  • Registered Nurse, Abu Dhabi, UAE 10/2024
  • Registered Nurse, Dubai, UAE 04/2026
  • Registered Nurse, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE 08/2024
  • Registered Nurse, United Kingdom 02/2027
  • Registered Nurse, Philippines 07/2022

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Mediclinic Middle East
2023.08 - 2025.10

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

Anglia Ruskin University
2022.09 -

Assistant Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

King's College Hospital Dubai
2022.07 - 2022.12

Charge Nurse- Emergency Department

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital
2020.04 - 2022.05

Post Graduate Diploma - Adult Acute Care

Anglia Ruskin University
2016.09 -

Mentor Clinical Educator and Practice Educator Preparation -

University of Essex
2016.01 -

Charge Nurse- Emergency Department

East Suffolk North Essex Foundation Trust- NHS
2013.08 - 2020.03

Staff Nurse- Medical and Surgical

Twinglobe Care Ltd
2012.05 - 2013.08

Overseas Nursing Programme -

City University
2011.07 -

Personal Enabler

Care UK
2009.12 - 2012.04

Staff Nurse- Medical and Surgical

Kabankalan City Hospital
2008.08 - 2009.11

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
2008.03 -
Sunshine Leadbeater