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Elizabeth Kepuli

Townsville,QLD

Summary

A dedicated and accomplished nursing professional with experience in both hospital and rural settings in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Possessing a diploma in nursing from PNG, I have worked diligently to impact the lives of those under my care positively. Recognized for my potential, I was awarded an AUSAID scholarship to pursue further studies in Australia. Graduating with a degree in Social Science, specializing in Tropical Health and Society from JCU, I have expanded my knowledge and skills in the field. Currently employed as a Support Worker, I am eager to transition into a career within the Social Science industry to continue making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wabag General Hospital

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care (NGO)

Registered Nurse

Emmanuel Lutheran Hospital
01.2012
  • Supervise and assist in delivering babies
  • Perform minor surgery and suture as well and remove stitch
  • Resuscitate newborn babies
  • Clean and soaking delivery instrument in cleaning detergent and then drying and packing it for sterilization
  • Admission and discharge of patients in absent of doctors
  • Document nursing and patient notes
  • Undertake work in emergency department
  • Prescribe drugs for patients within the scope of position
  • Administer drugs per chart both oral and IV
  • Inserting IV for both adults and children
  • Clean wounds and applying clean dressing.

Registered Nurse

Lower Lai Rural Health Centre
01.2011
  • Screen patients, admit very sick patients, prescribe medications and administer drugs through oral and IV
  • Monitor patient progress and update notes
  • Facilitate antenatal clinics, and well-baby clinics, school visits, and health education on family planning
  • Deliver outreach clinics on foot in the mountains.

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care (NGO)
01.2010
  • Support and assist with the day clinic
  • Register positive people for HIV counselling
  • Assist in counselling singles and couple and young adults
  • Prepare and facilitate referrals
  • Screen patients and clients
  • Prescribe drugs and administering drugs orally or IV
  • Assist in minor surgery including suturing and applying clean dressings
  • Always maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Nurse Unit Manager

Foursquare Sub Health Centre (NGO)
01.2009
  • Prepare and implement the annual program
  • Manage the fortnightly duty roster for staff
  • Document job descriptions and daily tasks for each staff member
  • Supervise each department/section
  • Organised mobile clinics for Antenatal, Family planning, well-baby clinics
  • Admit mothers in labour and assist during delivery
  • Undertake weekly stocktaking and place monthly orders
  • Work close with community members and agencies.

Volunteer Assistance Team Leader

Faith Based Organization (Streams International)
02.2024 - Current

Coordinated weekly bread collection from Brumby Bakery Annandale and delivered it to the church for distribution among members

Coordinated the provision of complimentary food items to serve both the homeless and neighboring community during a dedicated two-hour church section opening on Mondays.

Maintained accurate records of food stock levels on a weekly basis

Personal Care Assistant

Townsville Good Shepherd Home
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Received and analyzed daily reports to monitor receiving and end over activities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of resident records throughout shift
  • Assisted residents with mobility by physically transferring them out of bed or utilizing equipment like hoists.
  • Aided clients in undressing if they were unable to do it independently.
  • Assisted with toileting responsibilities
  • Ensured proper hygiene and cleanliness during bathing procedures
  • Optimized client style with personalized outfit choices and grooming tips.
  • Provided comprehensive denture care to patients, ensuring optimal oral health.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms by making beds
  • Ensured residents' safety and security while accompanying them on walks or rides.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Tropical Health And Society

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
2016

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments

Resume

I am a proven, qualified and capable Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience across a wide range of hospital and community settings. I can influence patient outcomes and contribute as part of a multidisciplinary health team delivery holistic care. However, as a graduate of James Cook University with a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Tropical Health and Society, I have acquired more knowledge and skills., Proven and extensive ability to undertake best practice in clinical care and develop treatment methodologies in accordance with scope practice. Experience in the development and implementation of care plans with a focus on achieving required outcomes. Extensive exposure to treatment across a broad range of hospital environments, including surgical, general medical and gynecology, and rural health. Ability to support consultants and specialists providing advice and highlighting significant changes in patient conditions. Capacity to advocate on behalf of patients to ensure effective treatment processes. Well-developed critical thinking and problem solving. Demonstrated communication and research skills applicable to a range of situations. Ability to contribute to collective decision making in private and public organisations. Capacity craft creative approaches to managing complex societal issues. Ability to design robust policy solutions based on sound principles., Advanced ability to apply effective problem-solving skills in order to manage complex clinical problems. Ability to lead the development and implementation of evidenced-based practice. Strong focus and continual learning and education with an ability to preceptor other nursing students. Ability to perform as of a senior health care team contributing to holistic patient outcomes. Capacity to manage and coordinate discharge planning. Demonstrated experience in team coordination and management skills with an ability to reduce conflict and ensure effective skill mix to meet patient outcomes., Proven ability to perform as part of a multidisciplinary team and consistently work towards achieving common goals and targets. Willingness to undertake further training and professional development. Commitment to professionalism, including accountability and transparency. Ability to schedule and maintain workplace priorities dealing with potential conflict. Successful record to communicate with people from different backgrounds. Capacity to build relationships and networks that assist in achieving results. High level of initiative and personal motivation., 2016, Bachelor of Social Science (Degree), James Cook University, Certificate 3 (Individual Support, 2020), Registered Nurse – Diploma in Nursing in Papua New Guinea (PNG 2006), Introduction to HIV Counselling – Certificate of Attendance (PNG), Certificate in Specialized Training Centre Wapenamanda (PNG), Antiretroviral drug training (2 weeks), Western, Papua New Guinea (PNG 2006), Toastmasters International – Speechcraft Course, Success/Communication, Success/Leadership Series, Certificate of Completion – Introductory Academic Program, Basics skills in computing, Literature Review, Skills on doing research, Short Presentation, Introduced to University way of studies, Report Writing, CA O Queensland Drivers’ Licence, 2013, Townsville Good Shepherd Home, Provide general assistance and support for clients in the home. Support allied health staff including physiotherapists. Manage general cleaning and hygiene duties. Assist clients with mobility included outdoor activities. Collet and manage linen. Greet clients and create a friendly environment., 2021, Townsville Good Shepherd Home, Receiving and end over reports. Keeping every record for per residents on the work device during shift. Getting residents out of their beds physically or using equipment e.g., hoist etc. Undress them if not able. Assist with toileting. Bathing them. Dressing them. Denture cares. Making beds. Escorting residents during walking or rides., 2012, Emmanuel Lutheran Hospital, Enga, PNG, Supervise and assist in delivering babies. Perform minor surgery and suture as well and remove stitch. Resuscitate newborn babies. Clean and soaking delivery instrument in cleaning detergent and then drying and packing it for sterilization. Admission and discharge of patients in absent of doctors. Document nursing and patient notes. Undertake work in emergency department. Prescribe drugs for patients within the scope of position. Administer drugs per chart both oral and IV. Inserting IV for both adults and children. Clean wounds and applying clean dressing., 2011, Lower Lai Rural Health Centre, Enga, PNG, Screen patients, admit very sick patients, prescribe medications and administer drugs through oral and IV. Monitor patient progress and update notes. Facilitate antenatal clinics, and well-baby clinics, school visits, and health education on family planning. Deliver outreach clinics on foot in the mountains., 2010, Primary Health Care (NGO), Enga, PNG, Support and assist with the day clinic. Register positive people for HIV counselling. Assist in counselling singles and couple and young adults. Prepare and facilitate referrals. Screen patients and clients. Prescribe drugs and administering drugs orally or IV. Assist in minor surgery including suturing and applying clean dressings. Always maintain a clean and hygienic environment., 2009, Foursquare Sub Health Centre (NGO), Enga, PNG, Prepare and implement the annual program. Manage the fortnightly duty roster for staff. Document job descriptions and daily tasks for each staff member. Supervise each department/section. Organised mobile clinics for Antenatal, Family planning, well-baby clinics. Admit mothers in labour and assist during delivery. Undertake weekly stocktaking and place monthly orders. Work close with community members and agencies., Wabag General Hospital, PNG, Primary Health Care (NGO), Wapenamanda, PNG, 2021, Island Friends Shop, 2019, Townsville Streams International Church, Supervise children during playtime. Assist children with meals and support sleep times. Provide general assistance with toileting. Read book and undertake other activities., 2013, Calvary Church / Red Frog, Assist with activities at James Cook University (JCU) club. Prepare and serve pancakes. Assist at the Groove in the Moo 2015 Townsville to support the organisation. Help setting up and packing up chairs for church services. Assist in the kitchen area., Gloria Aron, Registered Nurse, The Good Shepherd Home, 0416 000 979, Brenda Brook, Manager, My Bali Boutique, 0407 617 044, Ulemu Nyasulu, Prophetess, Townsville Streams International Church, 0499 330 480

Timeline

Volunteer Assistance Team Leader

Faith Based Organization (Streams International)
02.2024 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Townsville Good Shepherd Home
08.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

Emmanuel Lutheran Hospital
01.2012

Registered Nurse

Lower Lai Rural Health Centre
01.2011

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care (NGO)
01.2010

Nurse Unit Manager

Foursquare Sub Health Centre (NGO)
01.2009

Registered Nurse

Wabag General Hospital

Registered Nurse

Primary Health Care (NGO)

Bachelor of Social Science - Tropical Health And Society

James Cook University
Elizabeth Kepuli