Ashley Valeni
Blakehurst,NSW
Summary
Third Year Nursing student to secure a graduate role as a Registered Nurse. Ability to efficiently coordinate patient care, manage resources, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Eager to bring my strong commitment to patient-centered care, continuous learning, and exceptional management skills to a progressive healthcare setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Registered Nurse
Operating Theatres, Royal North Shore Hospital
2023.11
- Assist in preparing patients for surgery by providing instructions on fasting, hygiene, and preoperative procedures, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and surgeon preferences
- Provide intraoperative assistance to surgeons and registered nurses, including passing instruments, suturing, and maintaining accurate surgical counts of sponges and instruments
- Assist anaesthesiologists in preparing anaesthesia equipment, monitoring patient vital signs during surgery, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the anaesthesia induction and emergence phases
- Assist in wound care procedures, including wound assessment, dressing changes, and application of sterile dressings, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols
- Advocate for patients' needs and preferences throughout the perioperative process, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and the healthcare team
- Respond promptly to emergent situations such as surgical complications, allergic reactions, and cardiac events, following established protocols and seeking assistance as needed.
Student Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic Ward, Royal North Shore Hospital
2023.10
- Administer medications orally, topically, and intramuscularly as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosage and patient safety
- Provided education to patients and their families on post-operative care, mobility techniques, pain management strategies, and the proper use of assistive devices
- Assisted patients with mobility exercises, transfers, and ambulation, utilizing proper body mechanics and ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assist in the assessment, cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of orthopaedic wounds, ensuring proper infection control measures are implemented
- Assist in the maintenance and proper functioning of orthopaedic equipment such as traction devices, continuous passive motion machines, and mobility aids
- Assisted in complex care needs by proactively setting appropriate equipment required.
Student Registered Nurse
Mental Health, Macquarie Hospital
2021.05
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments, including risk assessments, psychiatric history, and evaluation of mental status, under the supervision of registered nurses and psychiatrists
- Assist in de-escalating crisis situations and managing behavioural disturbances using therapeutic communication techniques and non-violent crisis intervention strategies
- Administer psychotropic medications under RN supervision as prescribed by psychiatrists, ensuring compliance with medication protocols, accurate dosage, and monitoring for side effects.
Disability Accommodation Manager
CIVIC Disability
2020.05 - Current
- Organized community-based activities to promote integration, independence and enhance daily living for service users
- Coordinated discharge plans from care facilities, facilitating transitions to new facilities or home environments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, service users and families to assess and address individual needs
- Advocate and support service users by assisting with routine needs and addressing critical issues
- Assisting with daily living activities such as showering, toileting and domestic duties when short staffed
- Demonstrated teamwork by proactively collaborating with workers when needing assistance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree, Nursing -
University of Technology - Ultimo
Sydney, NSWDiploma, Nursing -
Southwest Sydney Institute of TAFE - Wetherill Park College
Wetherill Park, NSW05.2020
Higher School Certificate -
Westfield Sports High School
Fairfield West, NSW03.2015
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Proficient in performing various clinical procedures such as wound dressing, IV insertion, and patient assessment. During clinical placement at Royal North Shore Hospital, I managed a patient load daily, performing assessments and administering treatments.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Regularly communicated complex medical information to patients and their families in an understandable manner. Also, maintained accurate and detailed patient records.
- Teamwork: Effective team player with the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Worked closely with Multidisciplinary team and other nurses to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Patient Advocacy: Committed to advocating for patients’ rights and needs. Consistently ensured patients had a clear understanding of their treatments and that their concerns were addressed.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse
Operating Theatres, Royal North Shore Hospital
2023.11
Student Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic Ward, Royal North Shore Hospital
2023.10
Student Registered Nurse
Mental Health, Macquarie Hospital
2021.05
Disability Accommodation Manager
CIVIC Disability
2020.05 - Current
Bachelor’s degree, Nursing -
University of Technology - Ultimo
Diploma, Nursing -
Southwest Sydney Institute of TAFE - Wetherill Park College
Higher School Certificate -
Westfield Sports High School
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