Aaron Franklin
Coombabah
Summary
Dedicated Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience in aged care, excelling in medication administration and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and strong clinical judgment, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-stress situations. Committed to fostering a safe healing environment and improving continuity of care whilst complying with workplace standards and policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Hillview Aged Care
02.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to best practice.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Assistant in Nursing
Hillview Aged Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Concrete Pump Operator
Mini Pump Concreting
07.2013 - 02.2022
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Increased jobsite efficiency by coordinating with contractors and construction managers for effective concrete placement.
- Assisted in training new hires on concrete pump operation, contributing to a more skilled workforce.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating with other crew members to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
Assistant Volunteer
QPS
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Boosted community outreach efforts by organizing various events and campaigns.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
QLD12-2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
QLD12-2027
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Catholic College
Ipswich, QLD11-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Palliative care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Student training
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Clinical risk assessment
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Hillview Aged Care
02.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Hillview Aged Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
Concrete Pump Operator
Mini Pump Concreting
07.2013 - 02.2022
Assistant Volunteer
QPS
06.2011 - 06.2013
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Catholic College
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