Natalia Toumbourou

Biography

Natalia Toumbourou is an accomplished senior neonatal nurse with extensive experience in providing high-quality care to sick and premature neonates. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated leadership across various roles, including Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Support Nurse, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Practice Improvement Specialist. Natalia has played a pivotal role in advancing neonatal care, notably developing and leading clinical education programs such as the NIC Discovery partnership between Western Health and The Royal Women’s Hospital, supporting postgraduate nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care. She has a strong track record of successfully developing quality improvement projects, which have included reducing neonatal hypothermia and developing a Golden Hour model of care and framework for neurodevelopmental care in preterm neonates, all while ensuring evidence-based practices through policy development. Her expertise extends to clinical education, simulation-based training, and fostering professional development for neonatal nurses. Natalia is an active member of neonatal collaborative groups focused on improving clinical care and outcomes for vulnerable neonates. Passionate about research, education, and continuous quality improvement, she is dedicated to empowering nurses and enhancing neonatal care standards. Natalia holds a Masters of Advanced Practice Nursing.