Crystal McDonald
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Recent compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate with foundational knowledge in nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and clinical placements. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, clinical thinking, time-management and excellent communication skills. Committed to promoting health and delivering respectful, compassionate, quality patient centered care to improve better patient outcomes. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions in delivering healthcare. Excited and committed to further my knowledge and confidence through the graduate year program at Epworth Geelong.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Sole Trader
Dirt Clean Services
08.2019 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
5west General Med/oncology Epworth
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV therapies, wound dressing changes, specimen collection.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Provided comprehensive health assessments, identifying potential issues and communicating findings to supervising nurse or physician.
- Developed nursing skills under the guidance of experienced preceptors, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing prompt, courteous service and addressing individual needs with empathy and understanding.
- Optimized time management skills in a fast-paced clinical setting by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Contributed to a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
4East Rehabilitation Epworth
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Gained knowledge on various nursing procedures such as wound dressing changes, specimen collection, surgical sites and on medications
- Developed nursing skills under the guidance of experienced preceptors, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated up to 5 patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms per shift
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Wallace Lodge Barwon Health Residential Age Care
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed nursing skills under the guidance of experienced preceptors, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing prompt, courteous service and addressing individual needs with empathy and understanding.
- Optimized time management skills in a fast-paced clinical setting by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Assisted in the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Contributed to a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs with non therapeutics interventions and assisting with activities of daily living.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
the Geelong Clinic Mental Health Nursing
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate, empathetic care and active listening to their concerns.
Volunteer/Team Trainer/First Aider
South Barwon Football Club
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Ensured all training content aligned with organisation goals and values, promoting a strong organisation culture among team members.
- Increased employee, volunteers and participants awareness of safety precautions/procedures through regular team presentations on first aid best practices, protocols and care.
- Led by example in all aspects of work, instilling a strong sense of professionalism and dedication within the team.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
VFA Learning
Geelong, VIC06-2025
No Degree - First Aid Certificate
DB Learning
Newtown04-2025
VCE Certificate - Secondary Education
Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale, VIC10-2000
Skills
- Good time management
- Reliable and punctual
- Good attention to detail
- Compliance with ethical conduct and code of practice
- Maintain Professional appearance, language and behavior
- Compassionate and empathetic patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Good verbal and written communication and documentation
- Respectful to individuals sensitivities
- Committed to patient safety and well being
- Focused on promoting health and delivering excellent quality care to patients
clinical placement
Clinical Placement Student Nurse, The Geelong Clinic, Geelong - Mental health 02/2024 - 02/2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Wallace Lodge Barwon Health, Geelong - Residential Aged Care 05/2024 - 05/2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Sub acute, 4East - Rehabilitation, Epworth Geelong 11/2024 - 11/2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Acute, 5West - General Med/Oncology, Epworth Geelong 03/2025 - 03/2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Acute, 3West - Chronic pain/Orthopaedics, Epworth Geelong 05/2025 - 05/2025
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
5west General Med/oncology Epworth
03.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
4East Rehabilitation Epworth
11.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Wallace Lodge Barwon Health Residential Age Care
05.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
the Geelong Clinic Mental Health Nursing
02.2024 - 02.2024
Business Owner/Sole Trader
Dirt Clean Services
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer/Team Trainer/First Aider
South Barwon Football Club
02.2019 - 09.2019
Diploma - Nursing
VFA Learning
No Degree - First Aid Certificate
DB Learning
VCE Certificate - Secondary Education
Bellarine Secondary College
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