Gabrielle Roussetos
White Rock,QLD
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse graduate committed to delivering safe, holistic, and patient-centred care. My professional background in property and social housing has strengthened my communication skills, enabling me to build therapeutic rapport and engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, underpinned by a strong patient safety culture. I am diligent in maintaining infection prevention and control standards, thrive in fast-paced clinical environments, and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning with a practical, solutions-focused approach. I am committed to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning to continually enhance my clinical practice and support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student in Nursing
West Moreton Health
02.2024 - Current
- Provide person-centered care and family centered care by respecting the patient’s dignity, cultural background, beliefs and using their preferred name
- Deliver person-centered and family-centered care by recognising and respecting the patient’s dignity, cultural background, beliefs, and personal preferences, including the use of their preferred name
- Actively listen to patients and their families, providing appropriate emotional support to both
- Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse, Team Leader, and Nurse Unit Manager to maintain a professional and well-functioning ward environment.
- Supported nursing team by demonstrating initiative and collaborating with staff to ensure safe and effective patient care
- Activities of daily living assistance (Personal care, teeth hygiene, showers, dressing).
- Provided 1:1 observation and de-escalated patients in delirium using appropriate communication techniques to enhance patient safety
- Surgical preparation (apply teds, surgical wash, bed preparation, meal plan support).
- Monitor CBI and record fluid intake/ output
- Conduct electrocardiogram assessments
- Measure and record vital signs
- Urinalysis/ Uroflowmetry test/ Post void residual bladder scans
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Observe patients, reporting changes and escalate care to the RN
- Provide emotional support and care to patients
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Upheld infection control standards through consistent application of hand hygiene, PPE, and aseptic techniques to maintain a safe care environment
- Stocktake and distribution
Undergraduate Student in Nursing
Ipswich Day Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Stage 2 Recovery (Timely observations, escalation of care and cannula removal)
- Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurse, Team Leader, and Nurse Unit Manager to maintain a professional and well-functioning ward environment.
- Supported patients emotionally to enhance their recovery experience
- Provide suitable patient education pre and post procedure
- Coordinated patient discharge transport arrangements to ensure timely and safe transitions
- Upheld infection control standards by maintaining a clean recovery environment through consistent hygiene practices and equipment management
- Manage bed linen and uniform orders
- Orderly duties
- Stocktake and stock distribution
- Administration assistance
Care Giver
Home Instead
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including medication management, to enhance overall well-being.
- Encouraged clients to mobilize safely to enhance their physical independence.
- Provided pressure area care, including routine repositioning and regular skin inspections.
- Remained calm and used therapeutic communication techniques to safely de-escalate patients with acute delirium.
- Remove any delirium triggers and provide a safe environment for clients.
- Monitor clients in delirium and accurately document any changes or concerns.
- Implementing a holistic, person-centred care model tailored to each client.
- Providing family-centred care by actively involving families in decision-making and care planning.
- Coordinated property upkeep to maintain functional and safe environments.
Support Worker
Neta Care
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported a young woman with cerebral palsy and hearing impairment to improve daily living skills.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including medication management and personal care.
- Support client with Auslan language development
- Provide seizure first aid
- Use correct manual handling techniques to transfer the client
- Person-centered strength- based approach by creating goals with the client for care, socialization, education and independence.
- Supported the client to pursue her goal of becoming a Paralympic swimmer by facilitating access to training, community programs, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and dietitians to optimise patient care and outcomes.
- Oversaw property maintenance tasks to ensure safe and functional living environments.
Senior Property Officer
Churches of Christ in Queensland
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Oversaw the residential and commercial property portfolio nationwide
- Managed the leasing operations for the commercial portfolio
- Managed the property maintenance for the commercial portfolio
- Managed the property budget allocation.
- Compiled various reports for the general manager and the board including End of month, memorandums, discussion papers, property market updates and statistical data for government reports
- Deputy Fire Warden - Managed fire evacuation processes and procedures, ensuring safety for approximately 250 staff during emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLDCertificate IV -
Social Housing
Brisbane, QLDCertificate III -
Business Administration
Ipswich, QLDSkills
- Nursing intuition
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Task prioritisation
- Attention to detail
- Organised
- Teamwork
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Compassion
- Self-motivated
- Patience
Languages
Auslan
Limited
Key Achievements
Adventures in Leadership
- Recognised as an Emerging Leader and selected for the Adventures in Leadership program, completing experiential training in leadership, teamwork, and strategic decision-making.
Medical Santo Volunteer
- Contributed as a volunteer in Vanuatu to enhance healthcare infrastructure by painting and refurbishing a community medical facility.
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Madonna Britton Nurse Unit Manager
West Moreton Health – Ipswich Hospital
07 3810 1503
Virgil Anthony Clinical Nurse
West Moreton Health – Ipswich Hospital
07 3810 1503
Timeline
Undergraduate Student in Nursing
West Moreton Health
02.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Student in Nursing
Ipswich Day Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
Support Worker
Neta Care
11.2021 - 11.2022
Care Giver
Home Instead
02.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Property Officer
Churches of Christ in Queensland
11.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Certificate IV -
Social Housing
Certificate III -
Business Administration