Cassandra Baker
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Assistant In Nursing with successful geriatric and acute healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualised patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant In Nursing
Crewe Sharp
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to patients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Monitored patient health status, including vital signs and other indicators, reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff
- Implemented appropriate safety measures, including infection control protocols, and fall prevention strategies and maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, ensuring equipment was properly maintained and stored
- Effectively communicated with patients and their families, providing information and support as needed
- Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care and timely response to patient needs
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support the delivery of quality care at numerous locations in the Brisbane region including, Regis, Churches of Christ Care, Carinity, Saint Vincents, and more.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Personal Care Worker
Sundale
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted residents with ADLs, including hygiene, eating and drinking, dressing, toileting and more
- Managed time effectively to care for a large volume of residents
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment and followed workplace waste management procedures
- Had experience in memory support and managing behaviours of concern in residents with dementia
- Prepared and served meals for residents
- Worked in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
- Completed thorough and concise charting per workplace policy and procedure.
Pharamacy Assistant
Palmwoods Alliance Pharmacy
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed written prescriptions and verified patient information are complete and accurate
- Entered patient information into the pharmacy system
- Maintained confidential information and assigned records as required
- Performed routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers
- Provided quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
- Assisted customers by answering simple questions, located items or referred them to the pharmacist for medication information
- Cleaned, and helped maintain, equipment and work areas, and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods
- Maintained and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients on the system
- Ordered, labeled, and counted stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and entered inventory data into the computer.
Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed routine cleaning of the facility and living spaces Assisted residents with activities of daily living Provided first aid as needed for minor injuries Assist patients with bathing and other personal cares Prepared and delivered meals for residents Assisted residents to perform physical therapy as needed
Assistant In Nursing
Prince Albert Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided care and assisted patients with activities of daily, personal care, catheter care, medical observations, simple wound care, and urinalysis
- Trained to use correct nursing documentation such as hourly rounding sheets, SAGO charts, patient progress notes, admission assessments, care plans, and more
- Experience working with a diverse range of patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions
- Had experience and trained in the general ward, palliative care and emergency.
Education
Cert III in Healthcare Assistance -
Sunshine Coast Health Institute
Sunshine Coast, QLD01.2022
Skills
- Nursing Practice,
- Nursing Documentation,
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Team Work
- Adaptability
- Ambulatory Assistance
Certification
- NDIS Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Hand hygiene for clinical healthcare workers Certificate
- NDIS worker orientation module completed
Timeline
Assistant In Nursing
Crewe Sharp
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Sundale
01.2023 - 03.2023
Pharamacy Assistant
Palmwoods Alliance Pharmacy
11.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant In Nursing
Prince Albert Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
Cert III in Healthcare Assistance -
Sunshine Coast Health Institute
- NDIS Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Hand hygiene for clinical healthcare workers Certificate
- NDIS worker orientation module completed
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