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Erin Nielsen

23 Mellor Street Avenell Heights,QLD

Summary

My name is Erin Nielsen I am a compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Friendly Society Private Hospital
Bundaberg, QLD
01.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient treatment plans.
  • Participated in infection control measures and maintained a sterile environment.
  • Critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Registered Nurse

Tricare
Bundaberg, QLD
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supervised nursing staff during night shifts to ensure patient care standards.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • De-escalated volatile situations with residents in the memory assistance ward.

Sleep Technician

Queensland Sleep
Bundaberg, QLD
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained and calibrated sleep study equipment for accurate results.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
  • Provided an in-home service to conduct sleep studies.

Sales Assistant

Sanity
Bundaberg, 4670
11.2008 - 11.2016
  • Maintained product displays to ensure visual appeal and organization.
  • Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve store goals and enhance customer service.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
  • Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.

Personal Carer

Blue Care
Gladstone, QLD
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Provided compassionate personal care to clients with diverse needs.
  • Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues by helping them transfer from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
  • I worked in an assisted memory ward and would assist in managing their daily tasks, behaviours, and de-escalating situations between residents when volatile situations occurred.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Bundaberg Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD
12-2016

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg State High School
Bundaberg, QLD
11-2011

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Emotional support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Feeding pumps
  • IV drug therapy management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Tricare
07.2023 - 01.2024

Sleep Technician

Queensland Sleep
06.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

Friendly Society Private Hospital
01.2017 - Current

Personal Carer

Blue Care
09.2014 - 10.2015

Sales Assistant

Sanity
11.2008 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

Bundaberg Central Queensland University

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg State High School
Erin Nielsen