CRISTINA PARUSEL
Prahan
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong passion for promoting health and independence. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for community members through high-quality, patient-centered care. Excels as a team player and quick learner, with strong interpersonal skills that enable the delivery of compassionate healthcare services with respect and dignity
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
BlueCross by Opal HealthCare
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Applied critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to recognise changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications following established guidelines, diligently monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring further intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the transmission of infections by consistently adhering to rigorous infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Effectively handled difficult patient situations by employing de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and personalized care plans.
- Showcased expertise in wound management techniques, leading to faster healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries
Education
Certificate - National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
04-2025
Certificate - Aged Care Transition to Practice Program
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
08.2024
Certificate - Understanding Dementia
University of Tasmania
01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin, VIC01.2022
Skills
- Commitment to Professional Standards
- Promote Holistic Patient Care
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Rapport building
- Effective Listening
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, 09/25
Languages
Spanish
English
German
Professional Registrations
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current National Police Records Check
- Current International Police Records Check
- Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
Timeline
Register Nurse
BlueCross by Opal HealthCare
09.2023 - 12.2024
Certificate - National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
Certificate - Aged Care Transition to Practice Program
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
Certificate - Understanding Dementia
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute
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