Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experience
References
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Abbey Cave

Gillieston Heights,NSW

Summary

I aim to be a part of an Acute Care/ Emergency Unit that can challenge me to be flexible and resourceful when faced with complex and unique situations. This will be supported by completing a Bachelor of Nursing through the University of Newcastle and an already completed Diploma of Emergency Health Care Services through the Australian Paramedical College. Both courses will concurrently develop the skills required to become a holistic and resilient healthcare worker. As I am eager to improve my skills and understanding, I seek the opportunity to be a part of your healthcare team and learn more as a Registered Nurse.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Assistant

NSW Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Work as a multi-skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team to provide non-clinical ancillary support to the theatre staff to complement the delivery of safe, effective, quality patient care
  • Liaise with relevant staff to confirm equipment requirements in line with the theatre list, and assemble equipment checking to ensure that it is complete, clean, and correctly functioning
  • Identify equipment for maintenance and refer to relevant staff
  • Maintain supplies as required in consultation with relevant staff
  • Ensure appropriate cleaning and removal of soiled linen and waste is undertaken in preparation between procedures and at the completion of the theatre list, including in theatre and ancillary rooms
  • Provide assistance during the positioning and prepping stage of the patient and inter-operatively as required
  • Transport blood, pathology specimens, and other items necessary using standard precautions

Assistant in Nursing

Whiddon
10.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with residents with culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Developed interpersonal skills, advocate for the team by voicing concerns and celebrating their successes with the wider management team
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Developed empathy and practiced patient advocacy
  • Practiced safe manual handling
  • Practiced patience
  • Developed ability to multi-tasking and working under pressure
  • Practiced organisation
  • Administered medications when appropriate from individually labeled sachets
  • Assisted with S8 medication and regular insulin rounds
  • Mitigated risks by identifying potential challenges within projects and proposing relevant solutions proactively
  • Elevated company reputation through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work output.

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
11.2022 - Current
  • Cared for individuals seeking outpatient treatment
  • Monitor vital signs, nutritional intake, and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to in charge members
  • Assisted staff members in their rounding
  • Assisted staff members triaging in the emergency department
  • Provide assistant with ADLs
  • Provided basic wound cleaning and dressings.

Assistant in Nursing

Caring For You Agency
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications as needed for various tasks
  • Provide assistant with ADLs
  • Assisted staff members in their rounding.

Assistant in Nursing

Presbyterian Aged Care / Moran
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide direct quality care to residents by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Monitor vital signs, nutritional intake, and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor
  • Administer medications when appropriate from webster packs
  • Advise residents about available community resources and support groups
  • Provide assistant with ADLs.

Sales Assistant

BYO Cellars
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Trained to work autonomously and manage the store alone including opening and closing the store, manage stock, finance, and promotions
  • Provide responsible liquor service to customers
  • Making decisions under pressure (maintaining legal requirements related to the provision of alcohol) to ensure the safety of those involved
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long-term business growth.

Sales Assistant

Sharkies Pizza
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
  • Confidence in working individually and as a collaborative unit
  • Developed conflict-resolution skills when dealing with customers to evaluate their needs and provide an outcome that benefits both the customer and the business
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.

Soccer Referee

Nelson Bay Football Club
06.2016 - 06.2021
  • Supported youth soccer programs through refereeing games for various age groups and skill levels while mentoring new referees in training sessions
  • Managed game time effectively through monitoring stoppages for injuries, substitutions, or disciplinary actions while ensuring the appropriate amount of added time at the end of each half
  • Delivered consistent referee performance by making real-time decisions based on extensive knowledge of soccer rules and regulations
  • Elevated overall match experience for players, coaches, and spectators by fostering a fair and respectful playing environment focused on sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game
  • Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches
  • Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations
  • Learned to work as part of a team and offer support.

Education

Bachelor's - Nursing

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12.2024

Diploma - Emergency Health Care / Paramedical Science

Australian Paramedical College
Queensland
10.2023

High School Diploma -

St Francis Xavier
Newcastle, NSW
11.2021

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Leadership
  • Strong communication
  • Direct patient care
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Endoscopy Nursing
  • Theatre Operations

Certification

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) Number: WWC2415479E
  • Statement of Attainment for Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
  • Statement of Attainment for Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010)
  • Statement of Attainment to Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009)
  • Mental Health First Aid certificate
  • Hand Hygiene certificate
  • National Police Check
  • Cleaning and sterilising colonoscopy and gastroscopy scopes

Clinical Experience

  • Professional Experience 1: Aged Care (2 weeks)
  • Professional Experience 2: Community Mental Health (2 weeks)
  • Professional Experience 3: Rehab (2 weeks)
  • Professional Experience 4: Medical Assessment Unit (4 weeks)
  • Professional Experience 5: Endoscopy (4 weeks)
  • Professional Experience 6: Intensive Care Unit (Upcoming - 6 weeks)

References

  • Katharine Redhead, Emergency & PeriOperative Nursing Unit Manager, Cessnock District Hospital HNELHD, +61 428 733 846, katharine.redhead@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Tracy Brown, Frank Whiddon Registered Nurse, +61 413 399 351, tracceeleigh@hotmail.com
  • Jennifer Williamson, University of Newcastle Placement Supervisor & Registered Nurse, +61 431 233 601, jennifer.williamson@newcastle.edu.au
  • Morgan Kemp, JHH Endoscopy Nurse Educator/ Registered Nurse, +61

Timeline

Operations Assistant

NSW Health
05.2024 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Whiddon
10.2023 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Caring For You Agency
07.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
11.2022 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Presbyterian Aged Care / Moran
10.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Assistant

BYO Cellars
10.2021 - 10.2022

Sales Assistant

Sharkies Pizza
08.2020 - 10.2021

Soccer Referee

Nelson Bay Football Club
06.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor's - Nursing

University of Newcastle

Diploma - Emergency Health Care / Paramedical Science

Australian Paramedical College

High School Diploma -

St Francis Xavier

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