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Cathy West

Caloundra,QLD

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 19 years in healthcare experience. I am personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. A 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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLUECARE
11.2004 - Current
  • contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behaviour and physical condition for progress or deterioration
  • provided customised care according to individual health plan
  • provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans
  • medication competent
  • worked closely with registered staff across the site
  • palliative care
  • mentored newer staff
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Certificate III - Aged Care

Cooloola Institute of Tafe
Caloundra

Diploma of Nursing -

Brisbane North Institute of Tafe
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • patient focused care
  • infection control and antiseptic procedures
  • effective communication skills
  • companionship and emotional support
  • patient safety management
  • practice according to organisations policies and procedures
  • compliance of mandatory PPE
  • current with mandatory skill requirements

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

BLUECARE
11.2004 - Current

Certificate III - Aged Care

Cooloola Institute of Tafe

Diploma of Nursing -

Brisbane North Institute of Tafe

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