Caitlin Ferguson

Passionate Mental Health Registered nurse undertaking a graduate registered nurse program.

Chaplain Watch, 10/01/22 - Present

Provides first aid response to the safe night out precinct of Rockhampton, high level of confidentiality, completes a basic set of vitals (neuro, BP, O2, HR), referral to QAS or relevant mental health services when needed, de-escalation (aggressive, distressed etc).

Achievements: Melissa Johnson Medal 2022 for upholding the value of People Matter

State Emergency Service, 01/01/19 - Present, 

Senior Field Operations Member, qualifications in land search, storm damage, safety officer, briefings, and volunteering community educator (VCE). 

Achievements: SES Significant Study Grant for Cert IV in Training and Assessing

RSPCA Rockhampton, 07/01/15 - Present, 

Various roles including retail assistance, animal care attendant, adoption volunteer, events volunteer, and foster carer. Key skills: identifying and managing common animal diseases (ringworm, ear infection, surgical recovery etc), prevention and containment of infectious diseases (toxoplasmosis, parvovirus, ringworm, cat flu, etc), retail merchandising, interviewing techniques (potential adoptees as suitable matches)