Ann-Sarah C. Laville
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
Graduate Nurse with a bachelor of Nursing degree in acute surgical care wards from Australian Catholic University (ACU). I apply the nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of my educator, other Registered Nurses or independently within scope of practice. Collaborates with patients and family to offer easy-to-understand care and coordinates care delivery with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Looking to broaden my experience in the acute surgical field of nursing and expand clinical experience with more complex cases and patient care. I aim to broaden surgical nursing skills by continuing into the surgical/intensive care nursing environment.
I trained and taught at the Revolution Taekwondo club. Black belt 4th Dan, volunteering my time to help children and adults learn the art of Taekwondo for a collective of 12 years. Through this time I have learnt discipline and respect for good work ethic and balance of lifestyle alongside work. Have worked at St Vincent as a clinical student nurse and a registered undergraduate student of nursing (RUSON).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained insightful knowledge from the acute surgical ward setting through caring for vascular, ENT and plastics patients with complex diagnoses.
- Performed basic procedures and wound care using aseptic non-touch technique on the 5 West ward predominantly overlooking vascular patients' wounds and post-op surgical wound care.
- Acquired a cannulation competency and tracheostomy competency; including primarily and independently caring for tracheostomy patients and patients with flaps post-op .
- Identify patient care needs and support them during the preparation for patient admission, transfer or discharge.
RUSON
St Vincent's Public Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Liaison with ward leaders, NUMs and ANUMs and direct superiors for tasks.
- Proactive with other ward staff to complete daily ward tasks at the best possible efficiency in consideration with time management of other staff members on busy days.
- Assist patients with full nursing care with washes, physio, ADLs and conducting nursing tasks within scope of practice to aid nursing staff such as taking vital signs, BSLs and filling out admission paperwork with nursing staff and patients.
Duty Manager
Pines Pool
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked as a seasonal Duty Manager at Pines outdoor pool whilst conducting my undergraduate studies at university
- Accustomed to flexible shift working hours
- Have experience in meeting new people on the job and problem solving to keep the customer's requests met and uphold a professional relationship with customers.
Pool lifeguard
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of pool patrons in and around swimming pools.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Experience in customer service to create good customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Pool lifeguard
Waves Leisure Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
Party Host
Lollipop's Playland and Cafe
03.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Staff
Baker's Delight
12.2016 - 08.2018
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC03.2023
Skills
- Learnt Australian sign language (AUSLAN) through university as an extracurricular subject and thoroughly enjoying it Completed Level 1 - 3 (basic communication and comprehension) Has been sued with a deaf patient on 5West during my graduate year
- Cannulation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teambuilding
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- PPE Compliance
Accomplishments
- Martial arts instructor and competitor for a collective of 12 years interstate and national level representing Australia, teaching for 5 years.
- Australian Sign Language (Auslan) trained as an extracurricular activity from beginner level through to level 3 - communications in basic conversations and comprehension.
- Australian Catholic University clinical school representative in 2022 for all clinical school year levels from first to third year. Liaison with education board to send notices and information about placements and upcoming clinical school agendas as well as answering queries on placements.
Certification
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Issued as a Credit Transfer)LEVEL 1 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language basic introduction [completed on 29/05/2021].LEVEL 2 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language deaf culture studies [completed on 15/10/2021]LEVEL 3 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language grammar, multi-channel sign and storytelling [completed on 08/04/2022]EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK Australian sign language basic introductionEMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS Certificate 1
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
creole
Native or Bilingual
auslan
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
RUSON
St Vincent's Public Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2023
Duty Manager
Pines Pool
09.2020 - 04.2022
Pool lifeguard
Waves Leisure Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
Pool lifeguard
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre
10.2019 - 06.2022
Party Host
Lollipop's Playland and Cafe
03.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Staff
Baker's Delight
12.2016 - 08.2018
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Issued as a Credit Transfer)LEVEL 1 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language basic introduction [completed on 29/05/2021].LEVEL 2 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language deaf culture studies [completed on 15/10/2021]LEVEL 3 AUSLAN CERT Australian sign language grammar, multi-channel sign and storytelling [completed on 08/04/2022]EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK Australian sign language basic introductionEMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS Certificate 1
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