Camila Lopez-Grieco
Holland Park,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated first-year Nursing and Midwifery student at the University of Queensland, bringing hands-on experience from various clinical placements and a strong foundation in healthcare and child education. My work experience at St Joachim's Primary school Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), Target, and Plaster Fun House, along with my recent placements in aged care and midwifery, have cultivated my interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. I am confident in my ability to provide compassionate care, multitask efficiently, and create positive experiences for clients and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
02.2024 - Current
- At OSHC, I am responsible for organizing a variety of activities that foster learning, creativity, and physical development in a safe, engaging environment for children
- This role has significantly developed my ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents, enabling me to build trust, provide clear guidance, and address any concerns
- I have become adept at managing group dynamics, adapting activities to suit different age groups and needs, and creating inclusive experiences that engage all children
- In addition, this position requires real-time conflict resolution skills, as I often navigate interpersonal issues among children, ensuring each situation is handled with care and understanding
- My work at OSHC has strengthened my patience, adaptability, and capacity to make quick, thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Midwifery Placement
Mackay Base Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- During my midwifery placement, I gained hands-on experience in maternal care, building essential skills in prenatal, delivery, and postnatal support
- I developed my ability to communicate sensitively with patients, assess health conditions, and support clinical staff in delivering culturally responsive care
- I also had the opportunity to assist in delivering two babies, which was an incredibly rewarding experience that deepened my practical skills and reinforced my passion for midwifery
- Living away from home during this placement made me more independent, as I successfully adapted to new routines and responsibilities
Nursing Placement
Newstead Grand- Opal Healthcare
07.2024 - 09.2024
- In this aged care placement, I focused on elderly patient care, learning essential skills in manual handling, patient feeding, and monitoring for signs of deterioration
- My experience at Opal has strengthened my confidence in providing compassionate care and responding to the complex needs of aged care residents
Casual Employee
Plaster Fun House
01.2023 - 06.2024
- My experience at Plaster Fun House has equipped me with essential skills in working with children, managing stressful situations, and effectively communicating with parents
- As a team member, I've enhanced my ability to engage and interact with children of diverse ages, fostering a positive and enjoyable environment
- Moreover, this role has also provided me with the resilience and composure needed to navigate high-pressure situations when managing multiple children’s parties at once
- Furthermore, the constant interactions with parents have enriched my communication skills as I constantly strive to address any concerns or inquiries, thus allowing me to create positive relationships
Casual Employee
Target
10.2022 - 07.2022
- Drawing on my experience at Target, I have acquired firsthand experience in various aspects of retail, including customer service, assistance, and inventory management
- This has not only enriched my expertise in the retail sector but has also allowed me to develop a strong sense of customer importance
Casual Employee
Subway
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Working at Subway has enabled me to refine and boost my ‘soft skills’ which include communication, humility, collaboration, and interpersonal awareness which are all crucial for effective customer service
- Furthermore, I have learned to efficiently operate under stringent time limits which has allowed me to become highly competent in dealing with the wide range of situations that arise from working in the hospitality sector
- Additionally, Subway workers are usually rostered on with only one other employee, meaning that I have developed a strong practice of multitasking and using my initiative
Education
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Health Care
University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, QLD11.2028
Years 7-12 -
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park, QLD11.2023
Skills
- Healthcare ethics
- Bilingual (English and Spanish
- Reliability
- Team Leadership
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Project-based learning
- Peer interaction
- Academic discipline
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emotional awareness
Personal Information
- Age: 19
- Date of Birth: 09/08/05
Accomplishments
- Achieved Academic Honours (Years 9, 10, and 12)
- Modern History subject award (2023)
- QUT Executive Dean’s Award (2023)
- ATAR of 96.5
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Placement
Newstead Grand- Opal Healthcare
07.2024 - 09.2024
Midwifery Placement
Mackay Base Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Educator
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
02.2024 - Current
Casual Employee
Plaster Fun House
01.2023 - 06.2024
Casual Employee
Target
10.2022 - 07.2022
Casual Employee
Subway
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Health Care
University of Queensland
Years 7-12 -
Cavendish Road State High School
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