Anne Maidens
Urangan,QLD
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Five Good Friends
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Streamlined documentation processes by implementing efficient record-keeping strategies that improved accuracy of information shared between team members.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Crewe Sharpe - Nursing Agency
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assist with All Activities of Daily Living
- Monitor Vital Sign's & Blood Glucose Levels
- Provide Pressure Area Care
- Wound Care & Dressings
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Queensland Health
03.2011 - 04.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Personal Care Assistant
Tricare Nursing Home
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Bundaberg, QLD03.2010
Certificate III - Aged Care
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Bundaberg, QLD12.2008
Interest's:
Swimming, Watching movie, Playing board & Card game's, Listening to music, Going to Concert's, Travelling & Site seeing, Bike riding, Going too market's, Zumba, Dinning out, Tenpin bowling, Fishing, Craft, Walking, Cooking, Animals, Colouring in, Theme parks, Shopping, Line dancing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, BBQ's, Electric Scooter Riding.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Crewe Sharpe - Nursing Agency
03.2023 - 04.2024
Support Worker
Five Good Friends
03.2018 - 12.2019
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Queensland Health
03.2011 - 04.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Tricare Nursing Home
02.2008 - 03.2011
Diploma - Nursing
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Certificate III - Aged Care
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Additional Information
NDIS WORKER SCREENING (P)
NDIS number: 97555342
Expiry: 02/03/2028
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD (P)
Card number: 82949/6
Expiry: 22-Jun-2025
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