Catherine Murray
Noarlunga Centre,SA
Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic graduate enrolled nurse with a passion for aged care. A caring and patient nature, excellent communication and time management skills and a desire to continue learning and developing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Eldercare Allambi
2017.03 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Noarlunga Hospital - Whittaker GEM Ward
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Infinite Care
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Estia Health
2021.07 - 2021.07
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Personal Care Assistant
NASANSB
2010.04 - 2017.02
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Tafe SA
Noarlunga Centre, SA06.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support - Ageing
SMP Training
2016
Skills
- Stress Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Feeding Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Glucose Testing
- Care plan management
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Noarlunga Hospital - Whittaker GEM Ward
2023.04 - 2023.05
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Infinite Care
2023.03 - 2023.03
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Estia Health
2021.07 - 2021.07
Personal Care Assistant
Eldercare Allambi
2017.03 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
NASANSB
2010.04 - 2017.02
Diploma - Nursing
Tafe SA
Certificate III - Individual Support - Ageing
SMP Training