Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Angeline Chigavazira

19 Thompson Road Oran Park,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Geriatric Nurse with extensive experience in delivering compassionate care to elderly patients in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to provide both physical and emotional support, enhancing patient well-being and caregiver satisfaction. Seeking a nursing position that values critical thinking and teamwork to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aged Care Nurse

Your Nurse Agency
Sydney, NSW
12.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring compliance.
  • Managed medical emergencies, including falls and infections, across various aged care facilities.
  • Monitored patient conditions to identify potential complications and respond effectively.

Mental Health Nurse

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
Liverpool, NSW
08.2012 - Current
  • Triaging patient’s- I have been involved in telephone and face to face patient assessments.
  • Provided nursing care to patients with Borderline Personality, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia.
  • Engaging with patients and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
  • Maintaining a safe secure environment.
  • Updating care plans and involving patients and their carers in the care planning process throughout the admission.
  • Supervising junior staff
  • Conducting regular audits.

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Mental Health, Sydney Southwest Private
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Rostering
  • Triaging potential admission
  • Reporting to the Director of Nursing
  • Auditing
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.

Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
Hamondville, NSW
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Provided nursing care to Aged care residents as per nursing careplan.
  • Managed falls
  • Cared for patients with dementia
  • Engaged with families, cares and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

SURGICAL NURSE

SYDNEY SOUTHWEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Key roles
  • Administered medication(orally, subcutaneously, intravascular and via Picc Line)
  • Reported adverse reactions to medications treating doctor
  • Wound care including Vac dressings
  • Provided bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
  • Participated in discharge planning
  • Recorded all care information accurately and completely, in a timely manner.

NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM

SYDNEY SOUTHWEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Worked as a New Graduate nurse in mental health, surgical and theatre
  • Administered medication
  • Worked under the supervision of a Senior nurse
  • Blood administration
  • Checking vital observations
  • Catheter care
  • Diabetes management.

Nurse Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
Greeenwich, NSW
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provided nursing care to patients in Palliative care and Rehab
  • Assisted patients with showers, feeding and toileting.
  • Assisted with pt transfers to and from the bed.

Care Assistant

Mediserve Nursing Agency
Sydney
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provided home care to aged care clients.
  • Provided assistance to people with disabilities which included, Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Dementia, Schizophrenia
  • Accompanied patients to appointments, engaged with them in recreational activities
  • Cooked for the clients, assisted with domestic duties, toileting, showering, catheter care and colostomy care.
  • Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to chair.

Education

NDIS Module

NDIS.GOV . AU
Australia
2023

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Tasmania
12.2020

Graduate Certificate In Mental Health -

MediserveHamondvilleGreenwichPiccUniversity of Western Sydney
NSW
12.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
12.2009

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Microsoft Office & EMR
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • BLS and First Aid- Oct 2023
  • Hand hygiene - Dec2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aged Care Nurse

Your Nurse Agency
12.2023 - Current

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Mental Health, Sydney Southwest Private
05.2018 - 09.2018

Mental Health Nurse

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
08.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
01.2012 - 06.2012

SURGICAL NURSE

SYDNEY SOUTHWEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2012

NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM

SYDNEY SOUTHWEST PRIVATE HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2011

Nurse Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009

Care Assistant

Mediserve Nursing Agency
01.2007 - 01.2009

NDIS Module

NDIS.GOV . AU

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Tasmania

Graduate Certificate In Mental Health -

MediserveHamondvilleGreenwichPiccUniversity of Western Sydney

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

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