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Aqsa Iqbal

New Graduate Nurse
Sydney

Summary

Compassionate and hard working new graduate Nurse with extensive experience in diverse specialties including medical imaging, mental health and acute aged care. This includes 800+ hours of clinical placement in various specialties such as cardiology, upper GI + colorectal, acute aged care and rehabilitation. Skilled at open-ended communication, providing compassionate care, adhering to NSW health policies and infection control procedures

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Allied Health Assistant- Medical Imaging

SESLHD
05.2024 - Current
  • Communicated with patients about their procedures. This was practiced when escorting patients who were confused or anxious by discussing the overall procedure, the process and providing emotional support to the patient by answering any questions and providing reassurance
  • Assisted medical professionals during diagnostic tests such as X-rays and ultrasounds, helping to streamline the process for faster results. This was displayed through taking initiative to assist radiographers with manual handling, following infection control policies and ensuring safety measures against radiation were followed

Youth Program Volunteer

Merrylands Youth Centre
09.2023 - Current
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others. This was practiced in my role in podcasts by utilizing cultural sensitivity, statistics and lived experience to share perspectives regarding issues such as mental health, body image and lifestyle
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources. This was exhibited through collaboration with youth workers to assist youth members in establishing a good quality of life from choices made to the support accessed in their community

Assistant in Nursing

SWSLHD
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided care to patients of various ages, cultures and religious backgrounds that was tactful and culturally appropriate. This was exhibited through developing an understanding of Fijian values and tailoring the communication observed to ensure that it was respectful to an elderly Fijian patient.
  • Conducted extensive notes and documentation that fulfilled the requirements of mental state examinations. This was displayed through utilizing feedback from senior nurses to create notes that were accurate, as per policy and detailed

Assistant in Nursing

SLHD
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Utilized person centered, empathetic and active listening skills to encourage positive rapport with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team. This was demonstrated when a patient was compliant with care despite debilitating anxiety by actively listening to their concerns and providing reassurance
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established policies and scope of practice. This was achieved by ensuring to manually obtain certain vital signs of patients and documenting it promptly
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as changing a pad. This was practiced throughout employment by following appropriate donning and doffing steps

Education

Nursing

University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW
11.2024

Skills

-Teamwork and Cooperation

-Infection control measures

-Safe manual Handling practices

-Patient Care Coordination

-empathy and compassion

-Problem-Solving

-critical thinking

-active listening and open ended communication

-self-motivation

Interests

Community health nursing

Child and family health nursing

Renal Dialysis

Pediatrics

Women's health

referees

  • Richard Cruz- Clinical facilitator (June 2024)

      email: Richard.Cruz@health.nsw.health.gov.au

      Mobile: 0287383000


Timeline

Allied Health Assistant- Medical Imaging

SESLHD
05.2024 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

SLHD
10.2023 - 05.2024

Youth Program Volunteer

Merrylands Youth Centre
09.2023 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

SWSLHD
08.2023 - 06.2024

Nursing

University of Technology Sydney

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