Brenda Carroll

First responder for the commonwealth in infection control in the aged care sector.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Perform duties generally associated with performing COVID-19 testing/collection/vaccinations
• Followed infection control protocol specifically related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as handling and disposing of specimens.
• Accurate documentation and attention to details in collection and labeling of specimens and data collection.
• Monitored clients in recovery after vaccination.

• Being a small facility of 10 clients all staff participated in all areas of work e.g., Washing clothes, gardening, cooking, and washing up, ADL's and medication management
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
• Worked with Clients and medical team to understand needs and provide excellent service
• Provided culturally appropriate nursing for all clients.

• Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems
• Handled day-to-day running of Dementia unit ensuring high levels of nursing care
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Delivered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimise performance and safety
• Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.

• Delivered customised care to patients, maintaining focus on individual goals and daily achievements
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions based on patient status and needs
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualised care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware nursing Care practices that address development, psycho-social, biological, cultural and needs of the patient and families
• Star of the sea is a 29-bed aged care indigenous facility
• Managed the care of 5 staff members and 29 residents with an on-call RN and MO
• Mentor all staff in many aspects of Nursing Care
• Culturally aware of Indigenous health care needs
• Diabetic care ACFI documentation and training
• Liaison with other health care professionals and providers.