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Amanda Fish

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Registered Nurse at Queensland Health, excelling in emergency care and patient advocacy. Proven ability in critical thinking and relationship building, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and evidence-based practices. Committed to empowering clients with personalized support and fostering independence in daily living activities.

Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.

Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environment that fosters client independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with disabilities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and ensure client well-being. Strong understanding of personalized care plans and daily living assistance to enhance client quality of life.

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with Type issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Real Community Services
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Queensland Health
Cleveland, QLD
09.2006 - 11.2009
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Griffith University
QLD
04.1996

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Disability awareness
  • Independent living support
  • Relationship building
  • Client confidentiality
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Incident reports
  • Disability services
  • Mobility support
  • Meal planning
  • Computer skills
  • Health and safety
  • Daily living requirements
  • Individual support plans
  • Household chores
  • Dressing assistance
  • Creative thinking
  • Risk assessments
  • Family communication
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Team leadership
  • Social skills development
  • Client needs assessment
  • Grooming support
  • Medication organization
  • Feeding assistance
  • Elderly care
  • Client transportation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Medication administration
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Emotional support & companionship
  • Medication schedules
  • Appointment organization
  • First aid and CPR
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Vocational support
  • Physical assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Health meals and snacks
  • Healthcare resource support
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Wellness and nutrition knowledge
  • Resilience and stamina
  • Boundary setting
  • Cultural awareness
  • Report writing
  • Crisis management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Care coordination
  • Client advocacy
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Empathy and patience
  • Time management
  • Educational support
  • Transfer techniques
  • Long-term care
  • Family liaison
  • Palliative care
  • Nursing home care assistance
  • Appointment management
  • Client education
  • Individualized support plans
  • Care documentation
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • Behavior support plans
  • Recreational activities
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Progress documentation
  • Lifestyle support
  • Community integration
  • Personal growth support
  • Safety management
  • Self-care promotion

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Real Community Services
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Queensland Health
09.2006 - 11.2009

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Griffith University
Amanda Fish