Diana Kandege

Clinical Placement Areas:

St Andrews: 3A (St Andrews Hospital) 29/08/2022 - 9/10/2022

FMC: 24/7 5A (GEM) (Flinders Medical Centre) 9/01/2023 - 19/02/2023

Ceduna HS: Aged Care (Ceduna Health Services) 27/03/2023 - 23/04/2023

Lyell: Ward 2D (Respiratory) 24/7 (Lyell McEwin Hospital) 18/09/2023 - 29/10/2023

Calvary AH: Hynes Ward General Surgery (Calvary Adelaide Hospital) 13/11/2023 - 10/12/2023

• Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
• Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
• Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behaviour and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Escalated changes in patient behaviour, condition, and vital signs for prompt assessment.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

• Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
• Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning.
• Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
• Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
• Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

• Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
• Established and enforced residence policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
• Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
• Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
• Supervised student employees and provided feedback on performance.
• Monitored and inspected residence rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
• Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.

• Facilitated group tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas: Introduction to Chemistry, Essential Chemistry 2, & Genetics across three semesters.
• Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
• Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
• Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
• Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.