Claire Burns
Wellington Point,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant/Student diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Adventist Retirement Plus
Victoria Point , QLD
11.2022 - Current
- Assist residents with ADLs.
- Manual handling transfers in accordance with the resident care plan.
- Update resident flow charts, and document care delivery via the electronic system.
- Document and report all observed changes in the resident’s health, well-being, or behavior to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain residents' rights and confidentiality.
- Assist the resident with position/posture maintenance and comfort, and manage and avoid pressure areas.
- Application of resident anti-thromboembolic stockings.
- Assist with meals and fluids for assessed high-risk residents.
- Observation of the resident's physical and psychological status, and response during the course of interactions.
- De-escalation and redirection of residents when agitated or confused.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment.
Assistant in Nursing
Wellington Park Private Care
Wellington Point
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Assist residents with ADL’s
- Manual handling transfers in accordance with resident care plan
- Update resident flow charts and document care delivery via electronic system
- Document and report all observed changes in resident’s health, well-being or behaviour to the Registered Nurse
- Maintain resident’s rights and confidentiality
- Assist resident with position/posture maintenance and comfort, manage and avoid pressure areas
- Application of resident anti-thromboembolic stockings
- Assist with meals and fluids for assessed high risk residents
- Observation of resident’s physical and psychological status and response during the course of interactions
- De-escalation and redirection of resident’s when agitated or confused
- Maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment
Kitchen Hand
Wellington Park Private Care
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Adhered to procedures in preparing food items
- Sanitised dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures
- Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
11-2025
Completed Year 12 -
12.2019
Skills
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Professional image
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Self-management
- Autonomous work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent verbal communication
- Ability to follow workplace policies
- Adaptability
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Ability to communicate with all age groups
- Enthusiasm
- Willingness to learn
- Quick learning
- Motivated self-starter
- Team player
References
- Karlene Burns, Manager, Wellington Park Private Care, 0401812636
- Donna Byles, Clinical Facilitator / Bachelor Year 1 & 2, Redlands Residential Care & Redlands Hospital, 0418722970
Nursingexperience
- Bachelor Year 1, Redlands Residential Care, 80, 02/11/20, 13/11/20
- Bachelor Year 2, Redlands Hospital - ED, 160, 10/05/21, 04/06/21
- Bachelor Year 2, Belmont Private Hospital - Inpatient Mental Health, 80, 15/11/21, 26/11/21
- Bachelor Year 2, Redlands Hospital - Cardiac Ward, 80, 29/11/21, 10/12/21
- Bachelor Year 3, Southport Health Precinct - L6 Transition Care Program, 80, 6/06/2022 - 17/06/2022
Student Nurse duties:
- Time management and task prioritisation
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment
- Provided care for patients with acute, chronic and mental health conditions
- Administered Medications orally, via nebuliser, NGT, nasal spray, eye drops, topical and S/C and I/M injections
- ISBAR Handover
- Assessment and removal of intravenous cannula
- Performed skin inspections and correctly reported and documented findings
- Hand hygiene and infection control and correct use of PPE
- Performed assessments of body temperature, pulse, BP, O2 SATS, respirations and pain
- Performed neurological and neurovascular observations
- Measure and monitor Pt’s BGL’s
- Performed Urinalysis and reported findings to appropriate RN
- Manual handling transfers using equipment prescribed for the individual
- Performed cares to assist with client’s ADL’s
- Performed and gained knowledge of client pressure area cares, falls risk assessment, nutritional assessment and fluid balance charting
- Maintained professionalism ensuring client dignity and privacy when performing cares
- Established appropriate client relationships and interactions
- Thorough understanding and correct use of the ieMR and MARS software
Attributes
- Empathetic
- Compassionate and caring
- Professional image, attitude and presentation
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service
- Able to self-manage and work autonomously
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work to workplace policy and procedures
- Adaptable
- Honest, Reliable and Punctual
- Ability to communicate with people of all age groups
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Quick Learner
- Motivated Self-Starter
- Team Player
Certification
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Adventist Retirement Plus
11.2022 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Wellington Park Private Care
06.2019 - 11.2022
Kitchen Hand
Wellington Park Private Care
01.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Completed Year 12 -
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