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ELLICE RUSTON

Mackay,QLD

Summary

I endeavour to deliver an advanced level of patient care whilst demonstrating professional commitment, collaborative teamwork skills and effective communication skills whilst working within my scope of practice. I am compassionate and empathetic individual, and I strive to display through evidence-based nursing care that is current and delivered to the best of my ability.


I have excelled in and demonstrate the following skills: Working collaboratively within the team including Allied Health Professionals, NDIS support coordinators and fellow staff. I facilitate shifts when required and provide rosters for upto 5 staff members concerning 4 clients. I work independently and complete on call shifts every month. I am experienced in delivering clear, concise, and accurate information while maintaining client confidentiality at all time. I Provide high standard of personal care while maintaining client’s privacy and personal choices.

I have experience with acting house manager duties including, on call duties and facilitating shifts, facilitating and taking meeting minutes for team meeting.

I am competent in applying my long standard knowledge and experience in the disability industry to improve safety and quality Commitment to deliver high quality accordingly to the NDIS standards and codes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ozcare Mackay
01.2023 - Current
  • Working independently in the community as a registered nurse
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Specialise in wound care, SPC changes, syringe drivers and palliative care

Registered Nurse

Sole Trader
02.2023 - Current
  • I currently work as an independent registered nurse in the community with NDIS clients
  • Collaborated with physicians as required.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Documentation and note taking along with wound care photo's.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Liaise with support coordinators to enhance each clients overall care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Provide safe and aseptic wound care in the community
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Specialising in Diabetes management and wound care.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Disability Support Worker

Sole Trader
02.2022 - Current
  • Aid
  • I currently assist with 5 individuals who avail of the NDIS scheme
  • I not only assist these clients NDIS Quality, Safety & with their day-to-day individual support but I assign shifts to other support staff and work closely You Training with Plan Managers to co-ordinate funding and reviews of client plans
  • Working With Children Blue Card
  • Providing one-on-one support to consumers aged between 10 years and 65 years
  • Facilitating shifts and monthly rosters
  • Commitment to deliver high quality accordingly to the NDIS standards and codes
  • Working with consumers towards their NDIS goals while providing assisted daily living and social commitments
  • Advanced in working collaboratively within the team
  • Working within my scope of practice
  • Providing individualised care plans for consumers while working under the current
  • NDIS guidelines
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

Student in Nursing

Mackay Base Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • I worked at Mackay base Hospital as a SIN while completing my nursing registration
  • In the casual pool filling in shifts around all the wards
  • I work with many Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses and collaborate with other allied health professionals
  • Considerate
  • Provide one-on-one specialising of patients while cohesively working with my RN
  • Assisting with patients’ personal cares
  • Working within my scope as a SIN
  • Receiving handover and giving handover constructively
  • Running urine analysis and daily observations while documenting in IeMR
  • Assist nursing staff with treatments and wound dressings
  • Attending personal hygiene, grooming and oral hygiene
  • Following all current policies and procedures on each ward
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.

disability support worker

ILSA Mackay
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • During my time as a 2IC, with ILSA, I have obtained an advanced level personal care skills specific to my client’s needs and requirements
  • This has allowed me to deliver high quality care to my client in compliance with my company’s policies
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY
Mackay, QLD
12.2022

Skills

  • Feeding Pumps Understanding
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Home Visits
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care

References

Lyn Ackermann

Sole Trader - NDIS Disability Support Worker 

0406 660 123

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sole Trader
02.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ozcare Mackay
01.2023 - Current

Student in Nursing

Mackay Base Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022

Disability Support Worker

Sole Trader
02.2022 - Current

disability support worker

ILSA Mackay
01.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY
ELLICE RUSTON