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Amber Skirving

Devonport,Tasmania

Summary

Caring and compassionate, newly registered Enrolled Nurse. Well educated in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to situations with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated placement success in delivering care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Solid understanding of the role of Enrolled Nurses in interdisciplinary environments.


Resourceful administrative professional assisting with the work of high-level Department of Health Executives. Successfully manage high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Detail-oriented with superb people skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Ward Assistant

Mersey Community Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Clean and prepare patient areas to maintain hygiene standards
  • Change linen and keep spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
  • Assist nursing staff as requested
  • Collect blood and other products from Pathology
  • Maintain ward stock
  • Assist in the day-to-day running of the ward

Executive Assistant

Department Of Health Tasmania
03.2023 - Current
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments
  • Organise and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings
  • Screen calls and emails and respond accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Ward Clerk

Antenatal Unit & The Northern Cancer Service
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Support the activities of the Department of Health by performing a wide range of administration and business support activities
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Work within strict guidelines to ensure work is of high quality and accuracy
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.

Student Enrolled Nurse

Mersey Community Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Acute Placement – Rehabilitation Ward, 3-4 patient load
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
  • Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Utilised therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms

Administration Manager

Clarkes Painting Services
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Accounts payable and receivable (MYOB)
  • Data Entry
  • Running of office

Administration/Funeral Consultant/Funeral Celebrant

Pinegrove Funerals
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Arranging funerals with families
  • Conducting funerals and providing support to grieving families
  • Designing Service sheets and other documentation
  • Payroll, Accounts payable and receivable (XERO)
  • Completing Government forms

Office Manager

GP Glass Pty Ltd
11.2002 - 07.2013
  • 11 years of service
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Workers Compensation
  • Co-ordinate small team

Education

Enrolled Nurse - Diploma of Nursing -

TasTAFE
Devonport
07.2023

Introduction To Nursing -

TasTAFE
12.2019

Diploma in Business Administration -

TasTAFE

High School Diploma -

St. Brendan-Shaw College

Standard Mental Health First Aider -

Mental Health First Aid Australia
2021

Skills

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Srong attention to detail
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently within a team or individually
  • Loyal, reliable, and willing to learn
  • Kind, respectful and empathetic
  • Medication Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Active Listening
  • Wound Care Management
  • Patient Care Assessment

References

Jasmine Ingram – Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation Unit, Mersey Community Hospital  

Email: jasmine.ingram@ths.tas.gov.au 


Denise Waterman – Former Owner Pinegrove Funerals 

Phone: 0419 336 788 

Timeline

Student Enrolled Nurse

Mersey Community Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023

Executive Assistant

Department Of Health Tasmania
03.2023 - Current

Ward Assistant

Mersey Community Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Ward Clerk

Antenatal Unit & The Northern Cancer Service
02.2020 - 02.2023

Administration Manager

Clarkes Painting Services
08.2016 - 12.2020

Administration/Funeral Consultant/Funeral Celebrant

Pinegrove Funerals
10.2014 - 08.2016

Office Manager

GP Glass Pty Ltd
11.2002 - 07.2013

Enrolled Nurse - Diploma of Nursing -

TasTAFE

Introduction To Nursing -

TasTAFE

Diploma in Business Administration -

TasTAFE

High School Diploma -

St. Brendan-Shaw College

Standard Mental Health First Aider -

Mental Health First Aid Australia

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