Claudia Gonzalez
Sydney
Summary
Reliable Assisting in Nursing, with Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability, and Diploma in Paramedical Science. Caring, punctual, and a team player with 10 years of experience in clinical complex disability. and Aged Care. Cantered-person care, active listening, time management instructing. Knowledge of medical terminology, wound dressing monitoring, and recording of patient vital signs. Ventilation and tracheostomy management as well as medication administration, bowel, bladder, catheter, and skin integrity care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute AIN
Healthscope
04.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Aged care AIN
St. Basil's Randwich
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Delivered exceptional care to residents suffering from Dementia.
- Help with daily Personal care and grooming.
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed residents.
- Changed and re-made beds with fresh linens.
- Measured vital signs and updated charts with current information.
- Check the resident's skin integrity and apply ointments and creams.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
- Transport residents using manual handling equipment.
- Helped patients ambulate safely with proper mobility assistance.
AIN/Healthcare Support Professional
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Provide life support for patients with Spinal Cord Injuries and ventilated dependants.
- Provide tracheostomy, bladder, and bowel management.
- PEG tube and gastrostomy management
- Maintain skin, stomas, and catheter integrity.
- Medication administration.
- Assisting RN or CNE with trachea, SPC, and gastrostomy change.
- Perform daily primary and secondary patient's observations
- Record and report any changes in the patient's clinical condition.
- Assist with showers, bed baths, and personal care and grooming in a dignified manner.
- Assist with transfers, transports, and repositioning.
- Dress and change pressure injury dressings
- Contributed to clients' mental health with compassionate care for emotional needs.
- Helped individuals and family members cope with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Promoted social integration by encouraging community outings and personal gatherings.
- Collaborated closely with coworkers and personnel in other departments to improve customer service and relationships.
FIFO AIN - Assisting in Nursing
Career Building
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Fly in/Fly out to rural and remote Australia to provide exceptional care to Aged care residents.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including radial pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
- Met residents' needs by proactively recognizing and responding different types of concerns.
- Fostered patient comfort while assisting in achieving highest possible level of functioning.
- Handled residents' activities of daily living for personal hygiene and grooming.
- Used proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting resident needs for socialization.
- Assisted with personal positioning requirements, including lifting, turning and moving residents.
- Supported mobility needs by skillfully moving residents between beds, wheelchairs, bathtubs and other equipment.
- Worked with caregiving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA protocols.
NSW Care Assistant
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide support to the nursing team, both Enrolled and Registered, in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment.
- Assisted with medical administration and maintained related reporting requirements.
- Assisted patients by providing dignified personal care.
- Assisted with transfers and transports, handling and repositioning of patients.
- Gathering equipment and re-stocking PPE stations.
- Fulfilled educational and companionship needs to positively impact residents, family members, and caregivers.
- Assisted with bed-making and room preparation.
- Reported changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Delivered empathetic, compassionate and person-centered care to all patients.
Education
Diploma -
Australian Paramedical College
Sydney, NSW02.2020
Certificate III - Health Care Assistant Acute Care - Hospital Acute Care
Northern Beaches and Mosman College
Sydney, NSW11.2022
Certificate - CPR
Australia Wide First Aide
Sydney, NSW02.2022
Certificate IV - Health Care - Non-Emergency Services
Australina Paramedica College
Sydney, NSW01.2022
Certificate - Bladder Management for SCI
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
Sydney, NSW08.2021
Certificate - Cannulation - Cannulation
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Sydney, NSW05.2021
Certificate IV - Disability
The Spectrum Organization Association
Sydney, NSW04.2021
Certificate - ECG Interpretation - ECG
Ausmed
Sydney, NSW03.2020
Certificate - First Aid and CPR
Australina Paramedica College
Sydney, NSW02.2020
Certificate - Completion
NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission
Sydney, NSW09.2019
Certificate - Tracheostomy Care
Set2Learn
Sydney, NSW08.2019
Certificate - Basic Oxygen Administration
First Aid Coach
Sydney, NSW06.2019
Certificate - PEG Tube Feeding
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Sydney, NSW10.2018
Certificate III - Individual
Facility Management Training Partners
Sydney, NSW09.2018
Certificate - Bowel, Skin Integrity and Catheter Care
GenU Training
Sydney, NSW09.2018
Certificate - Bowl Care
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Sydney, NSW01.2018
Certificate - Completion Dementia Training
Dementia Australi
Sydney, NSW01.2018
Certificate - Assist with Medication
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Sydney, NSW12.2017
Certificate - Manual Handling
Heathcare Australia
Sydney, NSW12.2017
Certificate - Aged Care and Community Support - Aged Care
The Career Academy
Sydney, NSW11.2017
Certificate - Manual Handling - Manual Handling
HCA HealthCare Australia
Sydney, NSW11.2017
Skills
- High Acuity and Disability Care
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Urinary catheter care
- Colostomy care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Activities of daily living
- Ventilation and Tracheostomy Management
- Excellent Time Management
- Personal Care and Grooming
- Patient-focused care
- Bowel, Bladder and Catheter Care for SCI Patients
- Emotional support
- Collecting vital signs
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Portugues
Timeline
Acute AIN
Healthscope
04.2023 - Current
FIFO AIN - Assisting in Nursing
Career Building
10.2022 - 12.2022
NSW Care Assistant
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Aged care AIN
St. Basil's Randwich
10.2021 - 10.2023
AIN/Healthcare Support Professional
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
08.2018 - 10.2023
Certificate III - Health Care Assistant Acute Care - Hospital Acute Care
Northern Beaches and Mosman College
Certificate - CPR
Australia Wide First Aide
Certificate IV - Health Care - Non-Emergency Services
Australina Paramedica College
Certificate - Bladder Management for SCI
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
Certificate - Cannulation - Cannulation
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Certificate IV - Disability
The Spectrum Organization Association
Certificate - ECG Interpretation - ECG
Ausmed
Certificate - First Aid and CPR
Australina Paramedica College
Certificate - Completion
NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission
Certificate - Tracheostomy Care
Set2Learn
Certificate - Basic Oxygen Administration
First Aid Coach
Certificate - PEG Tube Feeding
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Certificate III - Individual
Facility Management Training Partners
Certificate - Bowel, Skin Integrity and Catheter Care
GenU Training
Certificate - Bowl Care
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Certificate - Completion Dementia Training
Dementia Australi
Certificate - Assist with Medication
Training Alliance Cerebral Palsy
Certificate - Manual Handling
Heathcare Australia
Certificate - Aged Care and Community Support - Aged Care
The Career Academy
Certificate - Manual Handling - Manual Handling
HCA HealthCare Australia
Diploma -
Australian Paramedical College
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