Alistair Keats
Nambucca Heads,NSW
Summary
Driven Aged Care Nurse from Royal Freemasons Benelivant Institution, excelling in elderly and dementia care. Leveraged electronic health records for enhanced patient safety, reducing fall risks significantly. Skilled in fostering autonomy and dignity through effective communication, while mentoring staff to boost nursing satisfaction. Demonstrates a blend of clinical documentation expertise and compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Nurse
Royal Freemasons Benelivant Institution
04.2015 - 02.2024
- Advocated for older adult patients, ensuring they received appropriate resources and services to maintain their wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between care settings by coordinating with other healthcare professionals and communicating effectively with patients and families.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular assessments and promptly addressing any signs of decline or potential complications.
- Assessed fall risks among the elderly population, implementing targeted prevention strategies to reduce injury occurrences.
- Utilized effective communication strategies to build trusting relationships with geriatric patients, fostering their autonomy and dignity during the care process.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and sharing specialized knowledge in geriatrics.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
No Degree - Aged Care AIN
Tafe College
Kempsey & Port Macquarie11.2003
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Dementia Care
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
FSO
3 day course - achieving certification as FIRE SAFETY OFFICER
Timeline
Aged Care Nurse
Royal Freemasons Benelivant Institution
04.2015 - 02.2024
No Degree - Aged Care AIN
Tafe College
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