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Grace Donald

Summary

I am a final-year Bachelor of Nursing Student and the University of Technology Sydney. I have gained broad clinical experience across acute, mental health, and rehabilitation settings. I am an honest, and reliable individual skilled in communication across teams and engaging therapeutically with patients. My happy and supportive approach to care ensures I can work effectively across teams as well as independently. I have a strong passion for patient advocacy and pride myself on my safe and empathetic care. I am committed to integrating the hospital's CORE values into practice as a registered nurse. My goal is to improve my critical thinking skills and advance my nursing knowledge to ensure my continual growth as a registered nurse.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical First Responder

1300Medics
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during medical crises.
  • Improved patient outcomes by effectively utilising advanced life support techniques, including airway management and medication administration.
  • Ensured proper equipment maintenance by regularly inspecting supplies and reporting any deficiencies for prompt replacement or repair.
  • Reduced response times for medical emergencies with efficient coordination and communication among team members.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in making quick decisions regarding patient care during emergent situations.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritise care, including medication history and co-morbidities.

Assistant in Nursing

Royal North Shore Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding and mobility assistance. This was provided for six patients per shift.
  • Monitor patient vital signs and promptly escalate abnormalities to the registered nurse. Contributing to early detection of patient deterioration.
  • Utilised therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered one to one patient support during IPS shifts.
  • Performed donning and doffing of PPE inline with infection prevention precautions

Bartender and Functions Supervisor

Woolwich Pier Hotel
11.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Supervised large functions up to 100 guests ensuring customer satisfaction.

Restaurant Supervisor

Lozzi Bistro, Hunters Hill Club
03.2020 - 11.2022
  • Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction levels.
  • Supervised daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accurate accounting records and minimising discrepancies.
  • Trained and mentored staff to meet and exceed high quality standards.
  • Scheduled staff shifts efficiently, considering individual availability and skill sets for optimal workforce distribution.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12-2025

Skills

  • Resilient
  • Effective communicator
  • Reliable
  • Active Listener
  • Strong time management
  • Critical thinker

CLINCIAL PLACEMENTS

Haematology - Royal North Shore Hospital (25/11/2024 - 06/12/2024)

- Developed medication administration skills, in supervised medication reconstitution, ensuring safe handling and adherence to medication protocols. 

- Assisted with wound dressing, maintaining a aseptic non-touch technique supporting wound healing in immunocompromised patients. 

- Responded proactively to patient deterioration by escalating concerns to the registered nurse, facilitated the Rapid Response Team in providing a comprehensive clinical handover. 


Mental Health Placement - Macquarie Hospital (21/10/2024 - 01/11/2024)

- Built therapeutic relationships with patents through active listening, empathy, and patient-centred communication tp support patient engagement. 

- Participated in the observation and documentation of Mental State Exams to facilitate care planning and safety assessments. 

- Assisted in patient de-escalation during high-stress environment to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. 


Brain Injury Unit - Royal Rehab (08/07/2024 - 19/07/2024)

- Assisted patients in personal hygiene and pressure area care, promoting rehabilitation- orientated recovery 

- Monitored and documented cognitive and behavioural changes in patients, reporting observation to the registered nurse. 

- Supported patient engagement and education in rehabilitation activities, using goal-focused strategies and person-centred approach. 


Renal - Royal North Shore Hospital (10/06/2024 - 21/06/2024)

- Delivered high-quality wound care and dressing changes, adhering to aseptic non-touch techniques to support infection prevention. 

- Conducted blood glucose monitoring and comprehensive monitoring to support the management of diabetes.

- Performed fluid-balance documentation to ensure accurate output results.


Rehabilitation - Mona Vale Hospital (10/2023 - 11/2023)

- Assisted patients with mobility, nutrition and personal hygiene 

- Developed comprehensive falls risk plans and integrated appropriated strategies

- Engaged in therapeutic communication to promote falls risk awareness and health education. 


UPCOMING PLACEMENTS 

Intensive Care Unit - Royal North Shore Hospital (30/06/2025 - 25/07/2025)







Timeline

Medical First Responder

1300Medics
05.2025 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Royal North Shore Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Bartender and Functions Supervisor

Woolwich Pier Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Restaurant Supervisor

Lozzi Bistro, Hunters Hill Club
03.2020 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Technology Sydney

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