Annabel Newton
Torquay,Victoria
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Graduate Nurse Program
Barwon Health
Geelong
05.2023 - Current
- Providing patient centred care, using critical thinking and assessment skills, effective time management, communicating amongst multidisciplinary teams and recognising signs of clinical deterioration and escalation of care
- Respiratory/Gen Med Ward - Caring for patients with a range of respiratory and medical conditions, diabetes management, management of High Flow Oxygen Therapy, complex wound dressings, and end of life care for patients and families
- Paediatric Ward –caring for infants, children and adolescents with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
Personal Care Worker
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Caring for clients with high physical needs in own home and in the community
- Care involves assisting with ADLs, hoist transfers, bowel management, catheter care, feeding and personal care.
Disability Support Worker
The Inclusion Way
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Facilitating group based and individual programs for primary and high school aged participants with high physical and intellectual needs.
Facilitator
HiFA Geelong
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Facilitating group based and individual programs for primary and high school aged participants with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Personal Care Assistant
Mercy Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Providing in home support with ADLs, manual handling, medication administration, overnight respite and community access.
Group Program Lead
Wild Rumpus
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Supporting and encouraging skill based development in an engaging and interactive environment for primary and high school aged participants
- Intake facilitator, conducting meetings with new families and creating participant profiles.
Education
Skills
- Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support
- Central Venous Access Device competent
- Blood Safe eLearning Australia
- Subcutaneous infusions
- MOVAIT training
- Smart moves and Smart lifts
- NPS Medicinewise Learning – National Standard Medication Charts & Paediatric Module
Attributes
- Able to maintain focus and prioritise within a busy environment
- Ability to adapt when working autonomously or within teams
- Dedicated to providing culturally appropriate and ethical care
- Strong ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and families
- Quickly master and retain new concepts and skills
References
- Trudy O’Reilly, Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Paediatric Ward, Barwon Health, Geelong, TRUDY.OREILLY@barwonhealth.org.au, 0431 514 521
- Camille Feery, Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Heath Wing 7, Barwon Health, Geelong, CAMILLE.FEERY@barwonhealth.org.au, 0409 521 815
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Graduate Nurse Program
Barwon Health
05.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
The Inclusion Way
01.2020 - 05.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Mercy Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Facilitator
HiFA Geelong
06.2019 - 05.2023
Group Program Lead
Wild Rumpus
08.2018 - 06.2019
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