Grace Callow
Lawson
Summary
Hardworking New Graduate Registered Nurse with a passion for providing comprehensive patient-centred care in varied settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trust and therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and families to improve health outcomes. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load whilst maintaining attention to detail and team mindedness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MyHomeCare Community Assistant in Nursing
myHomeCare
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Emergency Department Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff and medical team and escalating care when required.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Interacted within a multidisciplinary team to develop a person-centred care plans
- Completed comprehensive assessments including patient history, risk, skin, neurological and neurovascular assessments
H&M Sales Advisor/ Assistant Manager + Kids Department
H&M
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Successful in managing team of employees in H&M retail store.
- Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Residential Aged Care Student Nurse
Southern Cross Care Garran
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided wound monitoring and care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed care management plans in partnership with residents
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care
- End-of-life care (guided by the GRACE team)
General Practice Student Nurse
Conder Medical Surgery
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Evaluated, implemented, and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns across the lifespan.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted doctors during procedures
- Monitored and provided comprehensive wound care, ensuring optimal healing and infection prevention
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care techniques and services available
- Administered immunisations and other medications under the supervision of registered nurses
Stroke and Neurology Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding and mobilising
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
McDonalds Restaurant Attendant
McDonalds
02.2018 - 02.2021
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11.2024
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Centenary Heights State High School
Toowoomba, QLD12.2020
Skills
- Strong, culturally safe verbal and written communication skills
- Responsible and reliable
- Hardworking and highly organised
- Attentive to detail and exhibits strong initiative
- Friendly, compassionate and enthusiastic
- Establishing rapport and effective clinical relationships with youth, clients with intellectual and physical disabilities and older adult populations
References
- Madeleine Brown, Emergency Department Clinical Development Nurse, 0426 233 032
- Megan McAllister, myHomeCare Canberra Care Manager, 0447 415 633
- Hugh Condie, H&M Department Manager, 0410 916 439
Certification
- Canberra Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge 2024
- Integrated Nursing Concepts 1 Highest Academic Achievement Award
- First Aid + CPR
- Manual Handling
- Working With Vulnerable Peoples Card
Timeline
Emergency Department Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
Residential Aged Care Student Nurse
Southern Cross Care Garran
09.2023 - 10.2023
General Practice Student Nurse
Conder Medical Surgery
04.2023 - 05.2023
MyHomeCare Community Assistant in Nursing
myHomeCare
03.2023 - Current
Stroke and Neurology Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
H&M Sales Advisor/ Assistant Manager + Kids Department
H&M
11.2021 - 01.2024
McDonalds Restaurant Attendant
McDonalds
02.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Canberra
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Centenary Heights State High School
- Canberra Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge 2024
- Integrated Nursing Concepts 1 Highest Academic Achievement Award
- First Aid + CPR
- Manual Handling
- Working With Vulnerable Peoples Card
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