Emmanuella Ogheneyoma Albert-Ikolo
Toongabbie,Australia
Summary
Final-year nursing student with extensive experience as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) across diverse clinical settings, including acute care, aged care, mental health, and surgery. Proficient in nursing skills such as assessments, wound care, NG feeding, telemetry monitoring, and IV medication administration under supervision. Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to patient deterioration and participate in MET calls, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Scheduled to volunteer as a first aider at a marathon event, enhancing clinical judgment in community health scenarios.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health
Concord
02.2024 - Current
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided person-centered care by responding promptly to patient needs, and ensuring dignity and respect were maintained.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Adapted to high-pressure environments, including code calls, end-of-life care, and rapid response situations.
- Demonstrated teamwork by actively supporting colleagues during busy shifts and high-acuity patient loads.
- Participated in staff briefings and handovers, enhancing clinical handover, and continuity of care.
- Provided direct personal care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and nutritional support, to patients across diverse wards, including general medicine, aged care, surgical, and telemetry.
- Supported safe manual handling practices, and used mobility aids and equipment in line with hospital policy.
- Applied infection prevention and control protocols, including PPE use and hand hygiene, promoting patient and staff safety.
Sales Assistant
Tommy Hilfiger
Parramatta, Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Managed client complaints by providing beneficial solutions.
- Worked well with other employees to promote smooth processes.
- Participated in meetings and training to improve strategies and increase profit.
- Monitored inventory to replenish new stock and determine quick-selling products.
Nursing Placement
Fairfield Hospital, Ward 1A
Fairfield, NSW
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Participated in a Medical Emergency Team (MET) call by identifying early signs of patient deterioration, alerting my buddy RN, and completing the scribe documentation during the event.
- Provided care to telemetry patients, identifying clinical deterioration, and escalating appropriately to the multidisciplinary team under supervision.
- Administered NG feeds via gravity, and performed a complex wound dressing under the supervision of my buddy, RN.
- Used non-pharmacological strategies such as redirection, distraction, and reassurance to safely support confused patients, and ensure nursing care was delivered effectively.
- Completed the patient admission checklist and discharge process under RN supervision, ensuring accurate documentation and safe transitions of care.
- Assisted with female urethral catheter insertion, and gained observational exposure to central line management.
- Administered IV medications via bolus, and observed the administration of blood and blood products in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated an understanding of fluid and electrolyte imbalance management, and participated in care involving enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Applied infection prevention principles through surgical hand scrubbing, gowning, and gloving in preparation for aseptic procedures.
- Developed foundational awareness of Advanced Life Support protocols, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Nursing Placement
Norwest Private Hospital, Ward 1C
Norwest
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed oxygen therapy using various delivery devices, including Hudson, Venturi, and non-rebreather masks.
- Performed comprehensive A–G + H patient assessments, with emphasis on respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems.
- Administered medications via inhalation using spacers, and performed oro- and nasopharyngeal suctioning under the supervision of my buddy, RN.
- Collected sputum samples, and conducted 12-lead ECGs alongside continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Administered intravenous medications safely via burette and secondary line infusion under the supervision of my buddy RN.
- Applied mental health assessment tools and alcohol withdrawal scales to support holistic patient care.
- Practiced basic life support and responded to patient deterioration with clinical readiness.
Nursing Placement
Cumberland Hospital, Bunya Unit
Westmead
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed and documented mental state examinations and cognitive assessments; utilized the NSW Health Mental Health Outcomes Assessment Tool (MHOAT).
- Conducted alcohol withdrawal and suicide risk assessments, using evidence-based tools such as AWS.
- Completed psychosocial and risk assessments to support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care planning.
- Developed awareness of the stigma associated with mental illness through reflection, observation, and consumer interaction.
- Gained clinical insight into psychosis, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and anxiety, with a focus on recovery-focused nursing care.
- Participated in discharge planning, including health education, and promotion strategies.
- Investigated pharmacological treatments and observed the role of nurses in mental health medication management.
- Administered medications under the supervision of my buddy, RN.
- Witnessed both a forensic tribunal hearing and a civil mental health tribunal hearing, gaining insight into legal and ethical processes surrounding involuntary treatment.
- Developed an understanding of the forensic mental health system, including the intersection of criminal justice and psychiatric care.
- Observed trauma-informed care principles and interdisciplinary collaboration in diverse mental health settings.
Nursing Placement
Royal Rehab Private Hospital, Spinal Injury Unit
Ryde
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted person-centred social and health assessments using a strength-based approach for care planning, including comprehensive history taking and functional assessments.
- Assisted in delirium management and end-of-life care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and family involvement.
- Performed abdominal and bladder assessments, including bladder scanning, uridome care, and post-void residual checks; collected MSU and CSU urine specimens.
- Provided enteral and gastrostomy feeding, managed modified diets, and assisted with feeding dependent residents.
- Delivered nasogastric tube care, and contributed to pressure injury prevention.
- Managed complex wound care, including ulcer dressing changes, packing/removal, and associated documentation.
- Administered medications under the supervision of my buddy RN via oral PRN, subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), enteral, topical, and IV secondary line routes.
- Gained experience in providing compassionate, culturally safe care within a residential rehab care setting.
- Provided bowel care and assisted with chest physiotherapy for spinal patients as part of holistic management and respiratory support.
Nursing Placement
Royal North Shore Hospital, Ward 7B
North Shore, NSW
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed comprehensive A–G and abdominal physical assessments, including fluid status evaluations.
- Conducted pain assessments and monitored patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) under supervision.
- Administered intravenous fluid therapy, including priming and commencing IV fluids using infusion pumps under the supervision of my buddy RN.
- Calculated intravenous medication dosages, and safely administered IV medications via secondary line, intramuscular injections, and enteral tubes.
- Assessed peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) sites using VIP scoring; performed safe PIVC removal under the supervision of my buddy RN.
- Assisted with post-operative care, including drain, suture, and staple removal, as well as wound packing and management of acute and chronic wounds.
- Conducted bladder scanning and stoma care as part of patient continence management.
- Provided enteral feeding and nasogastric tube (NGT) suctioning care under the supervision of my buddy RN.
- Supported the preparation of patients for surgery, and applied nasal prongs oxygen therapy as required under the supervision of my buddy RN.
Nursing Placement
Ryde Hospital, Ward 2
Ryde, Australia
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with the caregiving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
- Promoted patient safety, comfort, and personal hygiene while observing patient rights.
- Assisted with hygiene and daily care: bed bathing, toileting (urinal/bedpan), feeding, showering, and oral/eye care.
- Conducted manual observations, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and urinalysis.
- Conducted A–G assessments, neurovascular checks, GCS/AVPU, and pain, nutrition, and elimination assessments.
- Supported patient mobilization and falls risk assessment; used moving equipment, and performed pressure injury risk assessments.
- Collected MSU/CSU specimens, managed IDC care and removal, and recorded fluid balance.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and topical routes; calculated oral doses; and disposed of sharps safely under the supervision of my buddy RN.
- Practiced aseptic technique for wound care and swabbing; followed infection control, including precautions and spill management.
- Participated in basic life support, ISBAR handovers, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.
Team Member
KFC
Northmead, Australia
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Adapted to operational needs, taking on different roles to support workflow.
- Supported fellow team members with regular tasks and activities.
- Completed assigned tasks under minimal supervision and to the desired standard.
- Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace.
Assistant in Nursing Placement
Nepean Hospital
Penrith, Australia
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Documented patient vitals and changes in status in medical charts.
- Performs basic patient care activities under RN direction, including respiratory procedures, dressing changes, phlebotomy and initiation of peripheral IV lines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety and sanitation, including infection control protocols.
- Used EMR software to record patient chart information.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to patient comfort and expressed interest in patient progress.
- Complied with HIPAA protocols to maintain patient privacy, safety and confidentiality.
- Supported activities of daily living, including assisting with hygiene needs and feeding.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2025
Certificate III in Retail - Retail
KFC
Northmead, NSW09.2022
Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Western Sydney Institute
Kingswood, NSW09.2022
High School Diploma -
Toongabbie Christain College
Toongabbie, NSW09-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Time management
- Goal oriented
Certification
- First Aid certificate
- CPR certificate
- Provisional P1 license
- WWCC check
- Certificate 3 in Assistant in Nursing
Volunteer work, Sydney Marathon, 31 August 2025
- Volunteering as a first aider to support marathon runners using my student nursing knowledge and skills.
- Assisting with basic first aid management for minor injuries, dehydration, and runner fatigue under the guidance of senior medical personnel
- Applying clinical judgment, effective communication, and prompt response to support participant safety in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrating teamwork, accountability, and person-centered care in a public health setting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Placement
Fairfield Hospital, Ward 1A
06.2025 - 06.2025
Nursing Placement
Norwest Private Hospital, Ward 1C
12.2024 - 12.2024
Nursing Placement
Cumberland Hospital, Bunya Unit
10.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Placement
Royal Rehab Private Hospital, Spinal Injury Unit
06.2024 - 06.2024
Nursing Placement
Royal North Shore Hospital, Ward 7B
05.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Placement
Ryde Hospital, Ward 2
10.2023 - 11.2023
Sales Assistant
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2022 - Current
Assistant in Nursing Placement
Nepean Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Team Member
KFC
08.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Certificate III in Retail - Retail
KFC
Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Western Sydney Institute
High School Diploma -
Toongabbie Christain College
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