Alexander Watson
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
As well as a pragmatic assistant who is well-known for being hands-on with sufficient energy to fulfill various tasks.
Furthermore, I am a team oriented individual with a history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Royal North Shore Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Worked as a part of a multi-disciplinary care team in a Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward to provide high quality patient centred care.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, reducing the risk of infection for patients.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
- Used effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations within the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance in daily living activities.
- Delivered high-quality personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, fostering a sense of dignity for each patient.
- Managed time efficiently while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal patient outcomes.
Assistant in Nursing
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Worked as part of multi-disciplinary care team in acute surgical wards to provide high quality patient centred care.
- Coordination of patient transfers between wards, including liaising with other nurses and ward clerks
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects nursing care.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by developing trusting relationships and actively listening to concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently responding to call lights and addressing individual needs.
Customer Service Representative/Junior Butcher
Colins Butcher
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Reduced customer wait time by 25 minutes through the optimization of stock refill.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving customer complaints, disputes and conflicts with empathy.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet hygiene and store standards.
Asylum Seeker Centre Team Member
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Created a multimedia pamphlet detailing the needs of the asylum seekers at ASC Stanmore
- Educated and informed the students at Newington College about the importance of donating, the reality of people in need, and the opportunities available to help
- Assisted in the fortnightly packing and delivering of donated goods to the Asylum Seeker Centre
Academic Wingman Tutoring Program
Newington College
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Conceptualised and co-founded a free tutoring program for the Newington School Community
- Specialised in teaching Advanced Mathematics, Philosophy, Advanced English and Chinese
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Managed challenging behaviours effectively by implementing clear expectations, and empathetic teaching strategies strategies.
- Enhanced learning experiences for special needs students by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their unique requirements.
Newington College Challenge Leadership
Newington College
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Tasked with leading a group of approximately 20 students through an outdoor education program
- Participated and completed courses on outdoor safety learning to lead students during the Newington Challenge
- Assisted the teaching staff with the planning and preparation of all outdoor activities involved
- Responsible for learning appropriate first aid and assisting in teaching students should accidents occur during activities
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of students during camp treks and other outdoor activities such as canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, and white water rafting among others
- Rallied students and ensured that morale levels were maintained especially during treacherous outdoor conditions, such as flooding and storms which would cause gear to become waterlogged, tents flooded and the spirit to dampen
Storefront Volunteer
Addison Road Service
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs including packaging Christmas present to impoverished people and assisting with the food drive through stock keeping
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with loading goods to be delivered to impoverished families, refugees and community members in need
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Red Shield Appeal Volunteer
Salvation Army
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Tasked with the collection of donations from residents in the western suburbs on behalf of the Salvation Army to provide additional aid to social welfare and service community program
Cleanup Crew Member
Cooks River Clean Up Paddle Against Plastic
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted the team with the collection and segregation of garbage from the riverbank and the shallows of the Cooks River
Peer Support Team Leader
Newington College
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Granted the leadership award and subsequently chosen as 1 of 7 (out of the 220 students) to provide year 7 students mentorship, advice, help, and kinship as they enter high school
- Led and facilitated weekly sessions to connect with the new students to provide academic and non-academic help, assistance, and guidance
- Promoted a positive atmosphere by organizing team-building activities and encouraging camaraderie among peers.
Kitchen Staff Volunteer
Exodus Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2020
- In charge of the food preparation from unpacking the delivered goods to serving them to the homeless
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing, Advanced Studies -
University of Sydney
International Baccalaureate -
Newington College
11.2021
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Workload Management
Accomplishments
Clinical Placements:
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Medical/Cardiology 20/06/2022 - 01/07/2022
Concord Repatriation General Hospital Surgical 23/01/2023 - 03/02/2023
Prince of Wales Hospital Spinal 06/02/2023 - 17/02/2023
Prince of Wales Hospital Mental Health Services 19/06/2023 - 30/06/2023
Prince of Wales Hospital Hematology and Oncology 07/07/2023 - 28/07/2023
Campbelltown Hospital General Medical 08/01/2024 - 19/01/2024
Professor Marie Bashir Acute Adult Unit 09/01/2024 - 09/02/2024
Certification
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) | St. John’s Australia
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) | St. John’s Australia
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) | St. John’s Australia
- Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Australia
- Bronze Medallion Course | Royal Life Saving
Hobbies
- Chess
- Reading
- Film
- Hiking
- Animals
- Building Lego
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Royal North Shore Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative/Junior Butcher
Colins Butcher
05.2022 - 08.2023
Asylum Seeker Centre Team Member
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021
Storefront Volunteer
Addison Road Service
07.2021 - 07.2021
Red Shield Appeal Volunteer
Salvation Army
07.2021 - 07.2021
Academic Wingman Tutoring Program
Newington College
05.2021 - 11.2021
Peer Support Team Leader
Newington College
09.2020 - 11.2020
Newington College Challenge Leadership
Newington College
03.2020 - 09.2021
Kitchen Staff Volunteer
Exodus Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2020
Cleanup Crew Member
Cooks River Clean Up Paddle Against Plastic
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Nursing, Advanced Studies -
University of Sydney
International Baccalaureate -
Newington College
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