Cheryl Lee Kalnitis
Hassall Grove,NSW
Summary
To obtain a position in a secure industry that will give me the opportunity to use my skills and abilities and expand them to help me achieve more in my chosen career. Working and helping others would provide great work satisfaction.
Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
02.2020 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Assistant in Nursing
Ryde Rehab
03.2016 - Current
- Providing assistance to patients with brain and spinal injuries. Showering, toileting, feeding, pressure area care, cleaning of equipment. Working as part of a team.
Enrolled Nurse
westmead Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Report and Liase with the multidisciplinary team, observation, Medication administration, documentation, Assisting patients with ADL’s, wound care, infection control practices, patient education.
- Medical ward
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Prince of wales Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Providing assistance to patients with spinal cord injuries. Medication administration, Pressure area care, Bowel care, Observations and Documentation, reporting and Liaising within the Multidisciplinary team, Patient education.
Care Service Employee
RSL Life Care
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Providing care to elderly patients, toileting showering, feeding, pressure area care, Laundry, cleaning
Sorter
Randstad
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Sorting Bottles in recycling plant
Bookings Co-ordinator
Gobal Care and disability
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Answering Phones, Overseeing staff, Maintaining rosters. Weekly KPI’s, ordering office supplies. Reporting to the general manager.
Hostel Manager
Uniting care
03.2008 - 01.2013
- Over seeing staff in the day to day running of the hostel. Maintain weekly staffing rosters. Complete audits for resident care, catering and infection control practices. Ensure monthly KPI’s are maintained. Monitor and follow up any complaints. Make sure that all occupational health and safety procedures are adhered to. Return to work coordinator. Complete assessments and care planning for the residents. Hold respite interviews for new clients.
Care Service Employee
Uniting care
03.2001 - 02.2008
- Worked as a care service employee which involved the feeding, showering, using amenities and assisting residents where required. Undertook general administrative work and phone duties. Documentation of care plans. Worked in the kitchen as a kitchen hand when required.
Care Service Employee
Bossley Park Nursing Home
01.1998 - 03.2001
- Worked as a care service employee which involved the feeding, showering, using amenities and assisting residents where required. Undertook general administrative work and phone duties.
Care Service Employee
Blacktown Nursing Home
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Worked as a care service employee which involved the feeding, showering, using amenities and assisting residents where required. Undertook general administrative work and phone duties.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Nursing
UNE
Armidale, NSW11-2027
School Certificate -
UNE
Armidale, NSWCertificate 3 - aged care
Certificate 4 - aged care
Frontline Management - undefined
Return to work coordinators course - undefined
Diploma - Community Services
Certificate 4 - business
Trainee and accessors course - undefined
Diploma - Nursing
Skills
- Management experience
- Roster and office experience
- Team Player
- Honest
- Reliable
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
Certification
Cannulation
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
02.2020 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
westmead Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2020
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Prince of wales Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant in Nursing
Ryde Rehab
03.2016 - Current
Care Service Employee
RSL Life Care
03.2015 - 02.2016
Sorter
Randstad
07.2014 - 03.2015
Bookings Co-ordinator
Gobal Care and disability
08.2013 - 06.2014
Hostel Manager
Uniting care
03.2008 - 01.2013
Care Service Employee
Uniting care
03.2001 - 02.2008
Care Service Employee
Bossley Park Nursing Home
01.1998 - 03.2001
Care Service Employee
Blacktown Nursing Home
01.1997 - 01.1998
Certificate 3 - aged care
Certificate 4 - aged care
Frontline Management - undefined
Return to work coordinators course - undefined
Diploma - Community Services
Certificate 4 - business
Trainee and accessors course - undefined
Diploma - Nursing
No Degree - Bachelor of Nursing
UNE
School Certificate -
UNE