Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Clinical Placements
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Ghilchrist Nixon

Harristown

Summary

Compassionate and motivated recent Graduate Registered Nurse with clinical experience across aged care, palliative, medical, surgical, and mental health settings through placements. Over one year of experience as a student nurse and two years of experience as an Assistant in Nursing, including agency work, with proven ability to deliver safe, person-centred, and evidence-based care. Strong commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents in aged care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse (NG2)

Queensland Health
01.2024 - Current
  • - Delivered patient care under RN supervision in medical and surgical wards.
  • - Assisted with assessments, wound care, and medication support.
  • - Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe outcomes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.

Agency AIN

Various Facilities
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • - Adapted quickly to different aged care environments and teams.
  • - Consistently delivered safe, compassionate care with minimal orientation.
  • - Maintained compliance with care standards and facility policies.
  • 1 year

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Aged Care Facility
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • - Provided daily living support, mobility assistance, and personal care.
  • - Supported dementia and palliative residents with dignity-focused care.
  • - Monitored health changes and escalated concerns to senior staff.
  • 1 year

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
09-2025

High School Diploma -

Vijayagiri Public School
Kerala, India
03.2021

Skills

  • Aged care and dementia support
  • Palliative and end-of-life care
  • Wound care and medication support
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Clinical documentation and care planning
  • Team collaboration and delegation
  • First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Student Nurse (NG2)

Queensland Health
01.2024 - Current

Agency AIN

Various Facilities
03.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Aged Care Facility
01.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland

High School Diploma -

Vijayagiri Public School

Clinical Placements

  • Salem Aged Care & St Vincent’s Aged Care – Residential aged care, dementia support, daily living care.
  • Toowoomba Hospice – Palliative care, symptom management, family support.
  • Toowoomba Mental Health Clinic – Mental health nursing, therapeutic communication, patient safety.
  • St Andrews & Ipswich Hospital – Medical/surgical nursing, acute patient care.
  • Tara Hospital – Rural nursing care, community health exposure.
  • MAPU, Toowoomba Base Hospital – Acute admissions, rapid assessments, multidisciplinary teamwork.
Ghilchrist Nixon