Brooke Bridgland
WELLINGTON POINT,QLD
Summary
Dependable Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with excellent organisation skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring patients' health status. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care Nandeebie
Alexandra Hills, QLD
11.2022 - Current
- Safe administration of prescribed medications and administration after consultation with registered nurse, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Personal Care Worker (Community)
Blue Care
South East Brisbane, QLD
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Personal Support Worker (Community)
Spinal Life Australia
South East Brisbane, QLD
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Monitored individuals to identify and address specific complex care needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
Assistant in Nursing - School Based Traineeship
Redlands Hospital
Cleveland, QLD
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
Bartender Shift Manager
Bar One Raby Bay
Cleveland, QLD
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Began work at Bar One Raby Bay in 2017 as a bar attendant and was promoted to bar manager late 2019, resigned due to COVID
- Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Teacher Aide - Work Experience
Redlands College Junior School
Wellington Point, QLD
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Sorted and shelved books to help manage materials and free up teachers for more important work.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Work Experience - Resident Home Maker
Prins Willem Alexandra Birkdale Nursing home
Birkdale, QLD
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Vacuumed carpeted floors, mopped hard floors and dusted to help clients maintain clean, hygienic living space.
- Operated washing machines and dryers to provide clients with clean clothing and linens.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (3rd year) -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11-2024
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing -
Mater Education
South Brisbane12.2021
Year 12 Certificate -
Redlands College
Wellington Point, QLD11.2019
Certificate II in Skills For Work & Vocational Pathways -
Redlands College
Wellington Point, QLD10.2019
Certificate III in Business -
Redlands College
Wellington Point, QLD08.2019
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) -
Tafe Queensland
Loganlea06.2019
Skills
- AHPRA Registration - Nil restrictions
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Police Check valid as of Feb 2023
- NDIS Worker Screening Card
Clinical Placement's
Clinical Placements:
160 Hours - 2nd Year Placement
Redlands Hospital Canaipa Ward
My duties included:
- four patient load under RN supervision
- medication administration
- routine patient neuro and vital observations
- telemetry observation
- conduct ECG's
- intravenous management
- diabetes management
- sound understanding of ieMR software
- assist with patients care plans
- assistance in patient’s activities of daily living
80 Hours - 2nd Year Placement
Gumdale Medical Centre
My duties included
- routine immunisations for patients ranging from new born to geriatric.
- simple and complex wound care
- assisting general practitioner's with simple procedures
- collaborating with the multi disciplinary team
- worked close with buddy nurse in updated patients care plans.
- sterilisation of instruments
- sound knowledge of Best Practise Software
- assistance in the safe administration of Iron infusions
160 Hours – Semester 3
Mater Hospital Redlands PCU1 and PCU2
My duties included:
- four patient load under RN supervision
- patient observations
- wound care
- medication administration
- rehabilitation assistance
- intravenous management
- diabetes management
- pre- & post-operative care
- assistance in patient’s activities of daily living
- assist with patients care plans
120 Hours – Semester 2
Mater Hospital Redlands, General Medical and Surgical PCU1
My duties included:
· two patient load under RN supervision
· patient observations
· medication administration
· rehabilitation assistance
· intravenous management
· diabetes management
· pre- & post-operative care
· assistance in patient’s activities of daily living
· assist with patients care plan
120 Hours - Semester 1
Blue Care Carramar
My duties included:
· changing bed sheets
· showering and bed bathing patients
· transporting patients
· deliver patients their meals
· assist patients with eating and drinking
· cleaning
· operate hoists
Additional Information
1. Rebecca Granger
Mob: 0428 561 960
Email: r.granger@bluecare.org.au
2. Jasmine Doyle - McAndrew
Mob: 0490 342 853
Email: jasmine.doyle-mcandrew@health.qld.gov.au
Registered Nurse Canaipa RLH
Care Manager RN
3. Sharon Sharp
Mob: 0439 013 883
Email: dsh69218@bigpond.net.au
Clinical Facilitator
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care Nandeebie
11.2022 - Current
Personal Care Worker (Community)
Blue Care
10.2021 - 11.2022
Personal Support Worker (Community)
Spinal Life Australia
04.2020 - 09.2021
Teacher Aide - Work Experience
Redlands College Junior School
04.2019 - 04.2019
Assistant in Nursing - School Based Traineeship
Redlands Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Work Experience - Resident Home Maker
Prins Willem Alexandra Birkdale Nursing home
03.2018 - 03.2018
Bartender Shift Manager
Bar One Raby Bay
02.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Nursing (3rd year) -
Queensland University of Technology
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing -
Mater Education
Year 12 Certificate -
Redlands College
Certificate II in Skills For Work & Vocational Pathways -
Redlands College
Certificate III in Business -
Redlands College
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) -
Tafe Queensland
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