Gemma Carroll
Wakerley
Summary
I am a bubbly and compassionate person, looking to experience new challenges and career opportunities while utilising the skills I have learnt throughout my career as a registered nurse and working in the retail space. I am an active, enthusiastic and happy employee who loves to stay busy. I am seasoned at working well under pressure and managing stressful workloads easily. I have also developed empathetic and respectful communication skills throughout my years of nursing so am confident this will contribute positively to any team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
01.2022 - Current
- Copes well in a physically and emotionally demanding role while providing care that adherers to policies and procedures
- Utilises developed time management skills to effectively manage heavy and demanding work loads, while being able to provide emotional support for patients receiving treatment at the same time
- Work efficiently within large interdisciplinary teams to facilitate holistic care to the whole patient, included effective communication between the patient, colleagues and family members
- Work within a 'Charge Nurse' positions where I am responsible for bed management, patient / nurse assignment, effectively communicating concerns with management and supervision of my team while providing educational and emotional support to colleagues in times of crisis
Retail Worker
Nextra Newsagency
Brisbane, QLD
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Oncology Nursing
University of Tasmania
TAS11-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11-2021
Diploma - Business
Barrington College
Brisbane, QLD11-2018
Certificate III - Health And Fitness
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane, QLD11-2018
High School Diploma -
Moreton Bay Girls College
Brisbane, QLD11-2018
Skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Ability to work long hours in physically demanding roles
- compassionate and supportive
- Abide by policies and procedures
- Have a happy go-get-it attitude
- Ability to socialise and fit in well with team environments
- Communication skills in person, on the phone and via emails
- dedicated life long learner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Wesley Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Retail Worker
Nextra Newsagency
12.2018 - 12.2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Oncology Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Griffith University
Diploma - Business
Barrington College
Certificate III - Health And Fitness
TAFE Queensland
High School Diploma -
Moreton Bay Girls College