ALEXANDRA RICKARDS
Springfield,QLD
Summary
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Regis Aged Care
04.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Education
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
10.2023
Diploma of Nursing
Mater Education
04-2025
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Organizing/Planning
- Time Management
Placement Experience
HLT33115, Mercy Community, Aged Care, Nudgee, QLD, 4014, 08/21/23 - 09/04/23
HLT54121, Bupa, Aged Care, New Farm, QLD, 4005, 03/18/24 - 04/09/24
- Assisting 40+ residents effectively by showering, toileting, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, meals.
- Engaging in housekeeping tasks – replacing linens, cleaning, and sanitizing residents’ rooms.
- Documentation – writing progress notes and documenting behaviours.
- Assisting residents with mobility using multiple aids.
- Positioning residents for comfort as well as reducing the risk of pressure injuries.
- Participating, planning, and preparing recreational activities to suit residents wants and needs.
HLT54121, Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Student Enrolled Nurse, Springfield, QLD, 4300, 09/02/24 - 09/21/24
- Assisted 20+ patients daily with medication administration adhering to policies and procedures within my scope of practice
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to create individualised care plans for desired patient health outcomes
- Assisted 20+ patients daily with ADL’s, enhancing patient comfort and independence
- Conducted regular patient monitoring, recording vital signs for up to 20 patient daily
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions as well as providing clinical handover at end of shift
Certification
- Australian Federal Police Criminal Record for aged care staff (name only), 03/01/24
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Check (volunteer), 06/01/23
- Hand hygiene certificate for clinical healthcare workers, 10/01/23
- First Aid & CPR certificate (embedded in diploma of nursing), 10/01/23
References
- Megan O'Donnell, Student Facilitator, Mater Education, megan.o'donnell@mater.org.au
- Dominique Willison, RTO Diploma Educator, Mater Education, 07 3163 8344, dominique.willison@mater.org.au
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Regis Aged Care
04.2024 - Current
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Diploma of Nursing
Mater Education