Catherine Rankin
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Nursing Assistant
Western Health and Social Care trust
Derry, Northern Ireland
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Playgroup Leader
Brambly Hedge Community Playgroup
Strabane, Northern Ireland
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Planned and organized weekly playgroup activities.
- Assisted children in developing social skills by engaging them in games, stories, and songs.
- Provided a safe environment for the children to explore their creativity.
- Monitored the behavior of the children to ensure safety and well-being.
- Encouraged positive interaction between children of different ages.
- Supported parents with advice on parenting techniques and strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and incidents involving the children.
- Assessed each child's development needs and provided appropriate resources or referrals when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Health, Care And Education
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
06-2018
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Practice Working With Children & Families
North West Regional College
06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Children's Nursing
The Open University
Skills
- Organization
- Accountability
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- Social Skills Development
- Interprofessional Communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Friendly
Other relevant experience
- Two years experience in a call centre working as a customer service assistant. Solving problems, making referrals, managing complaints, bills and working as a team to meet targets.
- I have one years experience as a sales assistant in an off license meeting targets, handling cash, stock replenishing, stock takes and visual merchandising.
Certification
- Working with children's check
- Pediatric basic life support including CPR, anaphylaxis and using a defibrillator
Timeline
Children's Nursing Assistant
Western Health and Social Care trust
11.2019 - 05.2024
Playgroup Leader
Brambly Hedge Community Playgroup
09.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Health, Care And Education
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Practice Working With Children & Families
North West Regional College
Bachelor of Science - Children's Nursing
The Open University
- Working with children's check
- Pediatric basic life support including CPR, anaphylaxis and using a defibrillator
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