Cameron Cross
Canning Vale,WA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Advanced Assistant Nurse with over three years of dedicated service in a locked dementia ward. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care, including managing challenging behaviors, supporting patients with severe disabilities, and offering emotional support to families during difficult times. Proven ability to work under pressure in high-stakes environments, maintaining professionalism and empathy. Currently expanding my commitment to community health by volunteering as an Ambulance Officer at local events, enhancing my skills in emergency response and pre-hospital care. Passionate about contributing to community safety and well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
St John Ambulance
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient care by efficiently responding to emergency calls and providing appropriate medical assistance.
- Provided vital support during natural disasters or large-scale accidents as part of an integrated emergency response plan within the community.
- Participated in community education programs, raising awareness about emergency preparedness and first aid techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow Ambulance Officers to coordinate responses for multi-casualty incidents effectively.
- Administered first aid such as bandaging, splinting and oxygen support.
Advanced Assistant Nurse
Opal HealthCare Murdoch Gardens Care Community
11.2021 - 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.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Medication Competency Unit - Administer And Monitor Medications
Insight Training
Murdoch07.2024
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi College
Bateman, WA10.2021
Certificate IV - Community Services
Fremantle Education Centre
Fremantle, WA10.2021
Certificate III - Community Services
Fremantle Education Centre
Fremantle, WA09.2020
Certificate II - Sport Coaching
IVET Institute
Bateman09.2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medication Administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Triaging
- Vital Assessments
- Safety Protocols
- CPR
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Palliative Care
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Volunteer Ambulance Officer
St John Ambulance
08.2024 - Current
Advanced Assistant Nurse
Opal HealthCare Murdoch Gardens Care Community
11.2021 - Current
Medication Competency Unit - Administer And Monitor Medications
Insight Training
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi College
Certificate IV - Community Services
Fremantle Education Centre
Certificate III - Community Services
Fremantle Education Centre
Certificate II - Sport Coaching
IVET Institute
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