Claire Quigley
Summary
I am an enthusiastic student Registered Nurse soon to complete my degree and commence work into the nursing field. I currently work at Blooms the pharmacy where I have worked since completing year 12 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time and managed to build great skills that have translated successfully to nursing practice. I have flourished working within the community and enjoy talking to clients of all backgrounds who present at the pharmacy with big and small issues. I have developed a genuine passion for patient care, wound and disease management. I enjoy guiding patients in how to best manage their health issues and find great satisfaction in seeing small improvements in individuals health due to minor changes resulting in better care and management of their conditions. I have also loved treating patients with wounds and injuries, from small cuts and scrapes to large ulcers that require dressings and management. I have a keen interest in the skin and would love to explore this further in my future career.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispensary Technician
Blooms The Chemist
01.2021 - Current
- In Wagga Wagga, a job I take great pride in and enjoy thoroughly
- I have been employed at Blooms for 2 years, having achieved employment soon after graduating year 12 in 2020
- My job at Blooms includes doing point of care tests such as regular blood pressure, iron tests, cholesterol tests and BGL tests
- I also mix and compound medications and offer wound care and general health advice to patients under the pharmacist's supervision
- My job as pharmacy assistant and dispensary technician at Blooms has allowed me to develop a great depth of knowledge and insight into the healthcare field
- Through Blooms I have been able to apply knowledge from clinical practice to work and vice versa
- Handling medications both prescription, pharmacist only and over the counter products has allowed me to broaden my knowledge on various medications, their uses, side effects and possible alternatives
- As a dispensary technician I must identify and label medications and prepare them for the pharmacist to check and then deliver the to the customer, under the pharmacists supervision I also provide advice and instructions on taking medications and their side effects
- A large portion of my job is communicating with patients, determining if their concerns warrant a pharmacist consult and if not providing advice and care myself
- This involves completing a series of questions like a primary survey, determining what would best meet their needs and further discussing options with the customer.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW2024
Skills
- I pride myself in being punctual and well presented for work, I find this comes easily when am passionate about the work I do each day
- I have a keen interest in the skin, skin health and caring for the skin I have completed all extra available courses and trainings on the skin and skincare that my current employment offers and have broadened my knowledge greatly from these courses
- Working in a fast-paced environment has enabled me to build on critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills allowing me to address customer concerns in a timely manner and provide solutions to customer concerns independently without relying on other team members to support me
- Working as a dispensary technician requires teamwork and communication, thus through my current job my communication skills have been greatly built upon and I feel I can confer information confidently and concisely I feel I can work well independently however thrive in a team environment where ideas can be discussed and evaluated, and jobs can be delegated
Referees
Claire Robertson - Blooms The Chemist proprietor/pharmacist
0421816939
Sourya Moorthy - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital GIPU CNE
Jenny Blackney - Blooms The Chemist, retail manager
0414272011
Accomplishments
- Completed 840 hours of workplace learning, I have to date completed placement at Loretto Home of Compassion in Wagga Wagga, Lockhart MPS, Calvary Riverina Hospital on Maternity, theatre, recovery, Orthopaedic, and surgical wards and Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on medical ward, and General inpatient unit/surgical short stay
- Licenses and National Certifications
- I have a current First aid and CPR certificate, I hold a current working with children's check and have a national police check
- I also hold a current mental health first aid certificate
- Clinical Experience
- Loretto home of compassion 1 week
- Supporting elderly patients in activities of daily living and performing point of care tests
- Lockhart MPS 2 weeks
- Supporting patients with activities of daily living, performing point of care tests, assisting in managing presentations to the emergency department
- Calvary hospital Riverina 4 weeks
- Working alongside nurses in Maternity, theatre, recovery, orthopaedic and surgical ward
- Managing patients daily needs and cares along with performing procedures such as catheterisation and administering oral and intravenous medications
- Wagga Wagga base hospital 4 weeks and 5 weeks
- Working alongside nurses on medical and general inpatient unit/short stay surgical ward
- This placement involved managing a patient load, managing patients care such as assisting with ADL's, preparing and administering oral and IV medications as well as educating patients on their health and wellbeing.
Timeline
Dispensary Technician
Blooms The Chemist
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
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