Abbey Mensforth
Cairns
Summary
Dedicated student nurse with hands-on experience from CQU placement, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective health assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for delivering compassionate support to patients and families while maintaining meticulous documentation and vital signs monitoring.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
CQU Placement - Acute brain injury unit
Townsville
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted health screenings and assessments under the supervision of a nurse.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, and sputum.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
Student Nurse
CQU Placement - MED 5 geriatrics
Townsville
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering comfort and information as needed.
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision.
Infantryman
Australian Defence Force
Townsville
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly equipped for operations in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Executed emergency response security to eliminate hazards and potential dangers.
- Implemented policies designed to improve morale among troops while maintaining discipline.
- Administered first aid and emergency medical treatment in field conditions.
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish unit's mission.
Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy for less
Newcastle
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications and other health care products.
- Adhered to all legal requirements relating to the safe dispensing of medication.
- Greeted customers upon arrival at the pharmacy counter.
- Met regulatory recordkeeping requirements by documenting pharmacy log with information on prescriptions picked up by patients.
- Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
Education
Diploma of Nursing
Central Queensland University
Cairns, QLD07-2025
High School Diploma - ATAR
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
Berkeley Vale, NSW01.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Health assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- Patient evaluation
- Charting and documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Fluid monitoring
- Teamwork
References
- Garth Kelly, Warrant Officer, Australian Defence Force, (043) 885-1566, garthkelly@defence.gov.au
- James Vivan, Chief Security Officer, EMT, (044) 766-6764, jamesvivan@defence.gov.au
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Working with children check
- NDIS card
- Covid Vaccinated
- Mask fitting
Timeline
Student Nurse
CQU Placement - Acute brain injury unit
11.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse
CQU Placement - MED 5 geriatrics
05.2024 - 06.2024
Infantryman
Australian Defence Force
11.2021 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy for less
01.2015 - 12.2017
- CPR & First Aid
- Working with children check
- NDIS card
- Covid Vaccinated
- Mask fitting
Diploma of Nursing
Central Queensland University
High School Diploma - ATAR
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
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