Bernadette Vaughan
Gold Coast
Summary
Dedicated Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with a proven track record at Superior Care Group, enhancing patient care through expert medication administration and compassionate patient interactions. Excelled in providing empathetic support and education to families, ensuring patient comfort. Prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Superior Care Group
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Completed observations, BSL checks, and urinalysis.
- Completed care plans and conferred with family.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Assistant in Nursing
Superior Care Group
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
McDonald’s Crew Member
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
QLD11.2018
Year 12 -
Emmanuel College
Gold Coast, QLD11.2016
Certificate III - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE Queensland
QLD10.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication IM, Subcutaneous administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Wound management
- Care plan implementation
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- End-of-life care
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication distribution
Certification
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Superior Care Group
08.2018 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Superior Care Group
05.2017 - 08.2018
McDonald’s Crew Member
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 04.2017
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Year 12 -
Emmanuel College
Certificate III - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE Queensland
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