Carla Kivlighon
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate final-year Bachelor of Nursing student at Deakin University, equipped with diverse clinical experience and a strong foundation in acute care, mental health, perioperative, and primary health nursing. Currently practicing as an Enrolled Nurse in general practice and community settings, demonstrating a commitment to delivering safe, person-centered, and trauma-informed care. Seeking a Registered Nurse position to effectively utilize clinical skills, advance professional development, and contribute to excellence in patient health outcomes. Passionate about fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes holistic care and patient well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Enrolled Nurse – General Practice
Safety Beach Medical and Wellness
03.2025 - Current
- Wound care.
- Immunizations and injections.
- ECGs.
- Chronic disease management.
- Immunizations.
- Iron infusions.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Preparation and review of GPMPs, and TCAs.
- Preventive health assessments and patient education.
Enrolled Nurse – Community Nursing
Nurse Next Door
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered holistic, in-home care,
- Medication administration, including PO, IM, and S/C routes.
- Chronic disease support.
- Wound Management.
- Promoted independence and dignity among aged and palliative clients.
Aged Care Assistant – Dementia Unit
Bond St Aged Care Facility
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided person-centered care to residents with dementia
- Supported mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Burwood11.2025
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin12.2023
Skills
- Medication administration (EN scope)
- Wound care and surgical dressing techniques
- Chronic disease and diabetes management
- Mental state and risk assessment
- Patient admissions and discharge planning
- GPMP and TCA coordination
- Therapeutic communication and advocacy
- Infection prevention and aseptic technique
- ISBAR and clinical handover communication
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Person-centered care
- Culturally safe and trauma-informed care
- Emotional well-being support
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counselling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
AHPRA Registration – Enrolled Nurse
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Key Clinical Placements
Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing – Linacre Private Hospital (2024)
- Gained experience in post-operative care, wound dressings, medication administration, and discharge planning
- Praised for strong therapeutic communication and time management
- Demonstrated safe, responsive care and active participation in care planning
Mental Health & Addictive Behaviours – The Melbourne Clinic (2024)
- Delivered care on an addiction-focused mental health unit
- Honed skills in mental state and risk assessments, documentation, and trauma-informed care
- Commended for adapting to a complex environment and building trust with clients
Acute General / Medical Surgical – Cabrini Malvern (2025)
- Provided patient centered care
- Consolidated my skills and knowledge in post operative procedure nursing care
- Wound dressing and management
- Medication skills
- Care planning & documentation
Medical Infusions unit / Clinical Trials Centre – Monash Medical Centre Clayton (2025)
- patient assessment
- administration of investigational and standard therapies
- participant education
- meticulous documentation.
- monitor for adverse events
- manage complications
- collect and handle samples,
- ensure patient safety and adherence to study protocols.
- venipuncture