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Emma Latimer

Launceston,TAS

Summary

The knowledge and skills obtained through a background of parenting and herbal medicine are transferable to the nursing profession.

A recent student placement on the palliative care/rehab ward has offered familiarity with the ward and care needs of the patients.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Parent/Homemaker

10.2002 - Current

Maintaining physical mental and emotional health of children in a safe and hygienic environment. Accessing community services for health wellbeing and socialisation.

Student Nurse

Calvary Palliative Care/rehabilitation Ward
08.2021 - 09.2021

Attended to patient activities of daily living. Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced staff. Worked alongside nursing professionals to learn new procedures. Patient education with-in my scope of practice. Assisting experienced nurse in providing community support upon discharge. Promoting independence and/or assistance inline with patient ability. Empowering patients through advocation for education and community services.


References


Christina Shaw

Student facilitator at Calvary

Phone: 0428349540

Email: Christina.shaw@calvarycare.org.au


Susie Anderson

Nurse palliative care/rehabilitation ward

Phone: 0418368178

Email: s.anderson6663@gmail.com


Herbalist

Self Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018

Investigated health issues through examination and health interviews to create personalised herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle advice. Developed knowledge of metabolic/biological pathways, medicine safety and drug interactions to safely administer herbal medicines. Maintained professional relationships and patient confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Tasmania
10.2021

Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine -

Australian Institute of Applied Science
09.2015

Certificate III -

Medical Administration Training
10.2012

Skills

Skills and experience gained at Calvary palliative care/rehabilitation ward include:

  • Ward routine, planning and executing care with-in hospital schedule and aligned with patient preferences
  • Patient advocacy and education
  • Referral to community support
  • Promoting patient independence aligned with ability

Parenting skills that are transferable nursing include:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living
    Advocacy
  • Promoting independence aligned with ability
  • Managing emotionally charged interactions
  • Managing health appointments

Skills of herbal medicine include:

  • Conducting health interviews
  • Patient observation/examination
  • Medicine knowledge and safety
  • Maintaining professional relationships
  • Maintaining client records
  • Referral to other health services

Timeline

Student Nurse

Calvary Palliative Care/rehabilitation Ward
08.2021 - 09.2021

Herbalist

Self Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018

Stay at Home Parent/Homemaker

10.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Tasmania

Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine -

Australian Institute of Applied Science

Certificate III -

Medical Administration Training

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