Courtney Berry
Edmonton
Summary
I am a compassionate and caring newly graduated enrolled nurse seeking employment within Omega Health Medical Centre as a casual practice enrolled nurse. I am committed to delivering safe and person-centered care, building patient relationships, and contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment. I am also going to further advance my nursing studies in July 2025 by completing my Bachelor of Nursing Science at JCU.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Cairns Gastroenterology
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Communicating with patients both in person and over the phone to answer questions regarding their procedures and any concerns they have.
Retail Assistant
City Beach
09.2023 - Current
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Resolving customer conflict through de-escalation and reporting to my manager when necessary.
Dental Assistant
South Cairns Dental
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
Cairns, QLD04-2025
High School Diploma -
Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale, QLD11-2021
Skills
Communication I have developed thorough communication skills throughout my clinical placements and previous roles This has allowed me to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships to allow for efficient and effective work to be done while providing quality patient-cantered care
Teamwork The ability to work well within a team environment and help my co-workers when required In many of my roles I have had to adapt to different positions to help my team when unexpected things happen such as short staffing whilst still ensuring all my work tasks are completed
Critical thinking The ability to use critical thinking to optmise care that is provided for patients to ensure they are receiving the best possible outcome for their health and well-being
AHPRA Number
NMW0004002328
Clinical Placements
2025 East Ward, Mareeba Hospital, February - March (160 hours)
- Accurately calculated and determined the reasoning for medication administration under the supervision of my RN preceptor.
- Assisted patients with ADLs whilst ensuring their comfort, privacy, and dignity was always maintained.
- Performed wound assessment and dressings under supervision of my RN preceptor.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs accurately and reported any abnormal vitals to my RN or TL.
- Took on a patient load of 2-4 patients.
2024 East Ward, Theatre, OPERA, Mareeba Hospital, August - September (160 hours)
- Maintained therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, staff and family members within the hospital.
- Worked cohesively with my buddy RN to perform ADL’s, observations, and completed medication rounds in a time efficient manner.
- Accurately recorded all clinical observations and progress notes on paper-based charting.
- Gained knowledge of different ward settings throughout my 4-week rotation.
2024 Cancer Care Ward, Cairns Base Hospital, February - March (120 hours)
- Progressed to taking on a 2-patient load by the end of my placement.
- Developed basic clinical skills including ADL’s and taking vital observations and reported any concerns to my buddy RN.
- Accurately documented progress notes using ieMR.
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best care for my patient.
Certification
- CPR (Refresher)
- First Aid & CPR
- Working with Children - Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening - Yellow Card
Timeline
Medical Receptionist
Cairns Gastroenterology
04.2024 - Current
Retail Assistant
City Beach
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
South Cairns Dental
02.2022 - 07.2022
Crew Member
McDonald's
09.2018 - 02.2021
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
High School Diploma -
Gordonvale State High School
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