Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Training and Competencies
References
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Christina Weal

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong proficiency in delivering safe and quality care to patients. Professional and highly adaptive team member with the experience of working across multiple areas of nursing. Highly motivated with a strong desire to continue developing my skills and knowledge in acute care nursing. Sound knowledge of medications, pharmacology and standards of care within a public hospital setting. Committed to ensuring patients feel seen and heard and building therapeutic relationships with both patients and colleagues.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - NMSU

Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast, QLD
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Treat and care for patients after major surgical procedures by providing ongoing assessments of vital signs and symptoms, safely administering medications using the five rights, and cleaning and caring for surgical incision sites using aseptic non-touch technique
  • Collaborate with members of the treating team, allied health professionals, patients and their families, to develop and implement a plan of care that is person centred
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in ieMR
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Assistant in Nursing - COVID-19 Testing Clinic

Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Screening of patients
  • Examination of information
  • Public health education to patients and general community
  • Development and understanding of pandemic responses
  • Effectively communicating with varied members of the community
  • Implementation of PPE, safety precautions and infection control principles
  • Working effectively within a team environment

Student Nursing Placement History

Central Queensland University
02.2021 - 12.2022

Beaumont Care Peninsula (February 2021 – 3 weeks)

Logan Hospital – MAPU (April 2021 – 3 weeks)

Princess Alexandra Hospital – GARU (September 2021 – 2 weeks)

Belmont Private Hospital – Mental Health (September 2021 – 2 weeks)

Redlands Hospital – Surgical (March 2022 – 4 weeks)

Gold Coast University Hospital – Emergency (October 2022 – 6 weeks)

Education

Bachelor of Nursing With Distinction -

Central Queensland University
QLD
01-2022

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) -

The University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
01-2007

Skills

  • Highly adaptive within multiple areas of nursing
  • Self-motivated
  • Therapeutic communication skills
  • Caring and nurturing nature
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Attention to details
  • Works well under pressure
  • Effective team player
  • Proficient in ieMR

Additional Training and Competencies

  • 100% completion of all Mandatory and Role Specific training in GCH-LOL
  • CADD competent
  • PCA competent

References

Sharon Rawlins

Acting Nursing Unit Manager – NMSU, Gold Coast Health
Ph: 5687 4058               Email: sharon.rawlins@health.qld.gov.au 

 

Abigail Lopez

Clinical Facilitator – NMSU, Gold Coast Health

Ph: 5687 4058               Email: abigail.lopez@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse - NMSU

Gold Coast Health
04.2023 - Current

Assistant in Nursing - COVID-19 Testing Clinic

Gold Coast Health
01.2022 - 10.2022

Student Nursing Placement History

Central Queensland University
02.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Nursing With Distinction -

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) -

The University of Waikato
Christina Weal