Alana Chessum
Paradise Point,Australia
Summary
I'm a qualified Enrolled Nurse with experience in many other areas and looking for a part-time or full time position. I always take an ambitious/enthusiastic approach to my work and strive when working in a team environment. I am professionally trained in managing appointments, front desk management and record keeping with great organisation skills and multitasking abilities. I am personable, compassionate with superior communication and people skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse/ Receptionist
MyHealth Smith Collective
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Vaccinations and cold chain management
- Health assessments and chronic disease management
- Assisting Doctors in procedures and patient medical needs
- General observations and blood pressure checks
- B-12, depot, and other injections
- General stock management of medical equipment for doctor’s rooms and treatment room
- Wound care and removal of sutures
- General administration (answering phones, emails, managing appointments, managing payments with Medicare and private health insurance, and end of day settlements)
Assistant in Nursing
Bluecare Labrador Gardens
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide holistic care to residents in everyday tasks such as assisting with bathing, feeding, mobility and dressing
- Work under the instructions and protocols of the RN while working in a team
- Complete the appropriate documentation per the facilities policies and procedures
Waitress
Grill’d Healthy Burgers
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
Tea and Tidy
Streakers Hair Design
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensure food storage and preparation areas are maintained according to health and safety audits and standards
- Completing daily and weekly cleaning services
- Till operating
- Maintaining customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD06.2025
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Tafe Queensland
Southport, QLD01.2023
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
Southport, QLD11.2021
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Wound care
- Safety Protocols
- Infection Control
- Clinical Charting and documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Observing Responses
Certification
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- NDIS Worker clearance screening card
- Working with children clearance
- Queensland health Immunisation program for clinical immunisers – Cunningham centre
Clinical Placement Experience
Ozcare Burleigh, Aged care facility - 80 hours
Cardiology ward, Gold Coast Private Hospital - 80 hours
Gastrointestinal and Surgical ward , Gold Coast University Hospital - 80 hours
Palliative care ward, Logan Hospital - 136 hours
Respiratory Ward, Logan Hospital - 80 hours
Mental Health, Currumbin Clinic - 80 hours
Neurorehabilitation ward, Gold Coast University Hospital - 120 hours
General Practice, Harmony Health Medical Centre Currimbin - 80 hours
Emeregency Department, Robina Hospital Health Service - 144 hours
Cardiology ward, John Flynn Private Hospital - 40 hours
Accomplishments
2021, Academic Principal’s Award, Semester one and two
Availability
For full-time or part-time work
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing
- Camping
- Reading
- Soccer
References
- Sandy Poll Jonker, Streakers Hair Design, streakershairdesign@bigpond.com, 0416 117 612
- Simone Cavill, Enrolled Nurse, Palliative Care Logan Hospital, Simone.Cavill@qld.gov.health.au, 0498 817 409
- Jessica Mullins, Clinical Nurse, Harmony Health Medical Centre, Jessmullins1984@gmail.com.au, 0401599878
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse/ Receptionist
MyHealth Smith Collective
07.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant in Nursing
Bluecare Labrador Gardens
03.2022 - 05.2023
Waitress
Grill’d Healthy Burgers
06.2021 - 03.2022
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2020 - 01.2021
Tea and Tidy
Streakers Hair Design
11.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Southern Cross University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Tafe Queensland
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
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