Eden Wone

As a student nurse in the casual pool at Rockhampton Base Hospital, I assist fellow nurses in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position has provided me with significant opportunities for professional development, allowing me to immerse myself in the nursing profession.

• Adapts easily to different work environments.
• Time management.
• Capable of following instructions.
• Confidently work independently.
• Familiar with QLD health policies and procedures.
• Shift work.
• Plan and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate flexibility, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and unit goals.
• Engages in incident reporting to promote safe and/or rectify unsafe practice, and report accordingly to the RN.

For my final placement, I have requested the Emergency Department at Rockhampton Base Hospital due to my strong desire to secure a graduate position there. I am passionate about acute care nursing and excel in fast-paced environments. My dedication and performance during casual shifts and clinical placements in this area have reinforced my commitment. I am eager to work in this ward, and I believe this placement will provide crucial experience needed to become an Emergency Department nurse capable of delivering high-quality healthcare.

This experience significantly broadened my understanding of surgical nursing and strengthened my capability to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment.

• Worked extremely well under pressure and coped well with high turnover of patients.
• Performed wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy according to doctor's orders.
• Ordered appropriate tests based on assessment findings.
• Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
• Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
• Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients.
• Effectively managed own patient load.
• Confidently complete admissions and discharges.
• Recognize and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Worked independently within my scope of practice.

During my mental health placement at Rockhampton Base Hospital, I gained extensive experience by working with a diverse range of mental health conditions and challenges. This exposure was crucial in developing essential nursing skills.

• Therapeutic communication.
• De-escalation techniques.
• Crisis intervention.
• Provided empathetic, patient-centered care.
• Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or job placement programs.
• behavior management
• Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behaviour
• Mental health assessments.
• created a safe environment for patients to safely express themselves without feeling judged

During my Pep Three placement at Bolton I acquired valuable knowledge and skills tailored to the care of older adults, which include:

• Utilized appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or lifts to ensure safe transfers for elderly.
• Provided emotional support to geriatric patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end of life issues.
• Coordinated communication between family members, caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in patient's care plan.
• nutritional support
• Chronic disease management.
• ADLs
• Falls prevention.
• Dementia awareness.
• Behavioural management.
• Patient-centered care.

In May 2023, I completed a rural and remote placement at Ayr Hospital, I gained valuable experience across a range of clinical settings (general ward, scopes, recovery and emergency department). This opportunity exposed me to a diverse patient population and a variety of healthcare challenges specific to rural and remote areas.

• Working with limited resources.
• Staff shortages.
• Chronic disease management.
• Telehealth.
• Social determinants.
• adaptability
• cultural diversity
• Community engagement.
• patient education
• working within PEP 2 scope
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.

In August 2022, I completed a 120-hour clinical placement at North Rockhampton Medical Centre, gaining experience in a general practice setting with a diverse patient population.

• effectively communicated and built rapport with patients, respecting their dignity, culture, and values.
• observations,
• developing care plans for chronically ill patients
• recording data according to policy.
• knowledge on vaccines and Australia's vaccine rollout, and assisting in minor procedures.
• proficiency in aseptic techniques,
• cardiac assessments,
• vital signs,
• wound care, and infection control.
• preparing vaccinations,
• data entry, and using the Medicare system.
• early detection of deteriorating patients,
• Risk management in aged care and safe medication administration.

• Residential youth work.
• Hope and Healing Training.
• Administration of medication.
• Shift work.
• Knowledge of trauma-based behavior.
• Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
• Supported clients' social, physical, and emotional needs to help integrate into the local community.
• Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping, and special events for safety and companionship.
• Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities, and job skills.
• Communicated complex technical information in user-friendly ways to both technical and non-technical customers.
• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
• Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
• Monitored the health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
• Changed bed linens, made bed, and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
• Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
• Ability to work with complex and challenging behaviors.

• Established direct lines of communication with parents, notifying of concerning behavior or health issues.
• Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Built program plans for youth of varying ages to support growth and development.
• Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
• Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• general cleaning duties
• Identified symptoms of emotional and developmental issues and alerted parents or guardians.
• infant room age 3 months- 2 years

• Heavy machinery operations.
• Shift Work.
• Leadership role.

• Safely and efficiently carry out haul truck operations.

• Customer service.

• Customer service.

• Customer service.