Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Clinical Placements
Professional Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Charlotte Allan

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

A dedicated and enthusiastic graduate nurse. Seeking an opportunity to undertake a graduate position at Royal Children's Hospital to further develop skills in paediatric nursing and family centred care. Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of the nurse within interdisciplinary teams. Displaying resilience and adaptability to ensure care is provided efficiently and of a high standard.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swimming Instructor

Shayne Reese Swimming
01.2021 - Current
  • Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 2 months to 15 years.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels and adapted to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Maintained control and safety of class while multiskilling to keep children engaged in lessons.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to provide interactive and engaging classes.
  • Utilised interpersonal skills to calm nervous children and promote fun and safe swimming.

Team Member

KFC
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers to meet KPI's.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Ballarat, VIC
2024

Clinical Placements

Barwon Health - 2024

Emergency Department (160 hours)

  • Developed critical thinking skills to prioritise tasks within a busy environment.
  • Escaladed care appropriately to ensure clinical deterioration is quickly managed.
  • Furthered assessment skills to gain a better understanding of patient presentation and care priorities.


Grampians Health: Ballarat - 2023

Oncology (160 hours)

  • Established wound care skills including aseptic non-touch technique as well as sterile techniques.
  • Promoted family-centred care throughout the chemotherapy and cancer journey.
  • Established knowledge of clinical deterioration within patients undergoing chemotherapy.


Grampians Health: Wimmera, Horsham - 2023

Medical-Surgical (160 hours)

  • Developed key assessment skills for post-operative patients.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and fall prevention strategies.
  • Strengthened documentation skills to ensure timely and legal documentation.


East Grampians Health Service - 2022 

 Aged Care (80 hours) 

  • Demonstrated respect and empathy to provide care to older adults.
  • Strengthened communication skills by interacting with residents and other staff.
  • Developed organisational skills that promoted efficient assessment and care.

Professional Skills

  • Seeks feedback for personal improvement and professional development.
  • Reflects on nursing practice to ensure care is safe, effective and of a high standard.
  • Remains calm under pressure when dealing with competing or changing priorities.
  • Early identification of escalating behaviours and ability to implement de-escalation strategies.
  • Promotes family-centred care to promote patient autonomy and achieve the patient's healthcare goals.

Accomplishments

Volunteer work with Anglicare (2021-present)

  • Volunteer work with St. John of God Hospital (2019)
  • Volunteer work in childcare (2017-2019)
  • Competed in state-level soccer (2016, 2018, 2019)
  • Competed in state-level netball (2019)
  • Awarded an academic scholarship at Mount Clear College (2016-2021)
  • Accepted to the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (2016-2021)
  • Awarded the Kwong Lee Dow scholarship by Melbourne University (2021)
  • Represented Mount Clear College in various science specific education acceleration days (2016-2021)

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid (Current)
  • Provide Basic Life Support (Current)
  • NDIS check (Current)
  • Mask Fit test (Current)
  • Working with Children's Check (Current)
  • Austswim - Infant and Preschool (Current)
  • Austswim - Teacher of Aquatics (Current)

References

Jane Dalton 

Clinical Facilitator - Barwon Health 

Email: Jane.dalton@barwonhealth.org.au

Ph: 4215 3442


Tess Drake 

Clinical Educator - Grampians Health (Ballarat)

Email: Tess.drake@gh.org.au

Ph: 5320 6801


Luke Harper 

Director - Shayne Reese Swimming 

0403482194


Timeline

Swimming Instructor

Shayne Reese Swimming
01.2021 - Current

Team Member

KFC
09.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Charlotte Allan