Alejandra Carrillo
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Malvern Private Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrated leadership in nursing staff mentorship and adept at providing direct patient care. Known for enhancing patient recovery through effective collaboration and empathetic support, significantly contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Malvern Private Hospital
2022.04 - Current
- Managing a 34 bed hospital as out of hours in charge nurse
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as their substance abuse history. Evaluate their readiness for treatment and identify any potential medical or psychological complication.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans based on the patients' needs and goals. This may involve coordinating detoxification, medication management and other therapeutic interventions.
- Administering prescribed medications, including detoxification medications and medications to manage withdrawal symptoms or support addiction recovery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Personal Care Assistant
BlueCross The Boulevard
2019.11 - 2022.03
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC05.2022
Tertiary Preparation Program - Health Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC11.2018
Commercial High School - Diploma - Secondary School
Sagrada Familia De Nazareth School
Bogota, Colombia11.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Critical thinking
- Clinical leadership
Nursing placements
- BlueCross The Boulevard | Aged Care | Oct 2019 | 120 hours | 3 weeks
- Austin Repatriation Hospital | Acute | Oct 2020 | 160 hours | 4 weeks
- Northern Hospital | Acute/Surgical | February 2021 | 120 hours | 3 weeks
- The Avenue Hospital | Acute/Surgical | March 2021 | 80 hours | 2 weeks
- Dandenong Hospital | Mental Health | July 2021 | 80 hours | 2 weeks
- Cabrini Hospital | Acute/Cardiology | August 2021| 76 hours | 2 weeks
- Northern Hospital | Acute/Cardiology | November 2021| 160 hours | 4 weeks
- Malvern Private Hospital | Mental Health| December 2021| 80 hours | 2 weeks
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Malvern Private Hospital
2022.04 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
BlueCross The Boulevard
2019.11 - 2022.03
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Tertiary Preparation Program - Health Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Commercial High School - Diploma - Secondary School
Sagrada Familia De Nazareth School
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