Abbey Pensini
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Assistant in Nursing with proven expertise in patient-focused care and Basic Life Support, honed at Queensland Health and Carinya Aged Care. Excels in compassionate service, ensuring patient dignity and safety through effective prevention measures. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and cultural integrity, enhancing patient wellbeing and support networks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
11.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assistant in Nursing
Carinya Aged Care
04.2021 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Performed accurate documentation of resident information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with residents and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure a comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitising surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
10.2024
Certificate III - Buisness
Australian Retail College
10.2018
Certificate II - Tourism
Churchill Education
10.2017
Certificate II - Hospitality
Churchill Education
10.2017
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and first aid
- Compassionate
- Quality patient-focused care
- Courageous
- Accountability
- Adaptable
- Respectful care
- Collaboration and engaging
- Cultural integrity
- Resilient
Clinical Placement
Bolton Clarke
- Residential Aged Care Facility
- Three Weeks
Hughenden Hospital
- General and Emergency Ward
- Three Weeks
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Community
- Older Persons Mental Health
- Two Weeks
Herberton Hospital
- Aged Care
- Two Weeks
Cairns Base Hospital
- Orthopaedic Ward
- Four Weeks
Mareeba Hospital
- General Medicine, Emergency Department and Community Health
- Six Weeks (Future)
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
11.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Carinya Aged Care
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III - Buisness
Australian Retail College
Certificate II - Tourism
Churchill Education
Certificate II - Hospitality
Churchill Education
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