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
Australia2023
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
University of Tasmania
12.2020
Graduate Certificate In Mental Health -
MediserveHamondvilleGreenwichPiccUniversity of Western Sydney
NSW12.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW12.2009
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