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Dale Kyle

TWEED HEADS SOUTH,NSW

Summary

Compassionate AIN with extensive experience at Opal Aged Care, delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring dignity through personalized support. Skilled in teamwork, I effectively monitored vital signs and advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Patient-focused Assistant In Nursing with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

AIN

Opal Aged Care
12.2018 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

Music Entertainer

Opal Aged Care
07.2022 - 05.2025
  • Volunteered at Opal Age Care to Entertain at happy hour through lifestyle.

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing)

Tafe
Kingscliff, NSW
11-2018

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bedside manner
  • Companionship and emotional support

Reference

Yolanda - 0407158969 

Yolanda.gleeson@opalhealthcare.com.au 

Timeline

Music Entertainer

Opal Aged Care
07.2022 - 05.2025

AIN

Opal Aged Care
12.2018 - Current

Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing)

Tafe
Dale Kyle