Ceara Dermody
2 Drillham St, Murarrie,QLD
Summary
A motivated and compassionate Bachelor of Nursing student at Griffith University, driven to provide high-quality nursing care with empathy, respect and integrity. A flexible team player with excellent time management and attention to detail. I pride myself on being culturally aware and committed to advocating for patients regardless of age.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse: Health Hearing & Pulse Oximetry Screener
Mater Mothers Hospital South Brisbane
11.2022 - Current
- Provide accurate Healthy Hearing Screens for newborns
- Provide accurate pulse oximetry testing on newborns and report concerns to treating team
- Complete accurate documentation
- Provide family education on hearing loss and intervention protocols
- Maintain documentation.
Assistant In Nursing: Casual Pool
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as feeding and showering patients
- Provided safe quality specialling for patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Monitored patient vital signs and BGL’s and reported changes to RN as needed.
Covid Response Support Worker
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conduct Rapid Antigen Testing through out the 3 Mater campuses
- Collaborated with medical team to quickly assess patients prior to surgery or giving birth
- Record and provide outcomes to treating team using VUE
- Clear and concise digital and paper-based documentation
- Maintained effective PPE protocols.
Personal Support Worker
Spinal Life Australia
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Supporting clients with spinal injuries in a caring and safe manner by respecting the client’s dignity and right to confidentiality
- Assisting clients with ADL’s, including personal hygiene cares
- Complete catheter and stoma cares
- Complete skin integrity assessments
- Safe and effective use of hoists both ceiling and mobile hosts
- Collaborate with care team on client care plans and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
12.2024
Diploma in Nursing – Enrolled Nurse Division 2 -
Mater Education
05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Team Nursing
Ahpra Enrolled Nurse Registration Number
NMW000261909
Clinical Placements
15/04/2024 - 28/04/2024
Logan Hospital: 6A Medical Renal & Stroke
- Documented vital signs and patient progress notes through ieMR, Removed staples from NOF operation site, Catheter insertion & removal
04/03/2024 - 28/03/2024
Queensland Children's Hospital: Connected Care
- Provided age appropriate engagement with patients and families, links well between patient diagnosis and family dynamics
13/11/2023 - 26/11/2023
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital: Ward 7A South
- Administered IV therapy and dispensed medication under the supervision of the RN, Completed neurovascular observations
14/08/2023 - 27/08/2023
Belmont Private Hospital: Inpatient Mental Health
- Conducted MSE's, ECG's, Provided safe care of young children in family wing, Witnessed Electroconvulsive Therapy
12/06/2023 - 23/06/2023
The Prince Charles Hospital: Ward 2B General Surgery
- Monitored, documented and reported changes to RN regarding patient deterioration, Provided patient postoperative care
02/05/2023 - 12/05/2023
The Prince Charles Hospital: Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke Ward
- Accurately documented client care including progress notes, discharge planning and patient handover
Certification
05/07/2022 - 05/07/2025,
- Australian National Police Check & International Criminal History Check
08/09/2023 - 08/09/2026,
- Blue Card
1/17/2023 - 01/17/2026,
- First Aid
01/18/2024 - 01/18/2025,
- CPR Certificate
Professional Development
19/03/2024 - 19/03/2025
- Healthy Hearing Accu Screen Competency
15/03/2024 - 05/03/2025
- eHealth Student Nurse V3
08/12/2023, - 08/12/2024
- Basic Life Support - Neonatal
07/12/2023
- Speaking with Good Judgement
10/10/2023 - 10/10/2024
- Child Protection
18/07/2021
- Clinical Transfusion Practice – Blood safe
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse: Health Hearing & Pulse Oximetry Screener
Mater Mothers Hospital South Brisbane
11.2022 - Current
Assistant In Nursing: Casual Pool
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
06.2022 - 11.2022
Covid Response Support Worker
Mater Hospital South Brisbane
01.2022 - 06.2022
Personal Support Worker
Spinal Life Australia
09.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Diploma in Nursing – Enrolled Nurse Division 2 -
Mater Education
05/07/2022 - 05/07/2025,
- Australian National Police Check & International Criminal History Check
08/09/2023 - 08/09/2026,
- Blue Card
1/17/2023 - 01/17/2026,
- First Aid
01/18/2024 - 01/18/2025,
- CPR Certificate
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