I am interested in continuing my learning and skillset development from my placements throughout university I have an eager interest in learning about critical care/ ICU as well as to improve professional skills that can help me establish robust and thorough practice Outside of nursing i often explore the outdoors through hiking and photography that stems from growing up in a rural community
Grace Handyside
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
I am a caring and compassionate student nurse with over 650 clinical hours, well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, medical terminology and critical care basics. I responds to demands of a clinicians with a calm and collaborative mentality where I prioritise patient safety and professional development. I aim to demonstrate compassionate, therapeutic care to multiple patients and families, balancing a high-volume task load by prioritise care, planning my shift prior to handover, engaging in learning opportunities and establishing rapport with colleagues.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Blue Care
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed ADLs for patients with varying mobility and cognition
- Performed and interpreted BGLs and vital signs
- Engaged in therapeutic conversations with both patients and families
- Practices non-pharmacological interventions for pain, behavioural concerns, vital signs and psychological stress
Student Nurse
Village Medical Centre
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in both adults and children.
- Performed iron infusions.
- Performed ECGs
- Performed wound care and education.
- Assisted Doctors with excisions, biopsies and suturing
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
Student Nurse
Our House Our Haven
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Rendered holistic care to adolescents, promoting diverse physical and mental health programs.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Student Nurse
Acute Care of the Elderly Ward, Ipswich Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, escalating concerns
- Utilized deescalation techniques
- Performed ADLs for patients with varying mobility and cognition
- Performed 4ATs, AWS and behavioural assessments
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Worked rotating shifts
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stanthorpe State High School
Stanthorpe11-2021
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich06-2026
HDU/ICU/Critical Care Learning Package
ECT4Health
11-2025
Skills
- 650 clinical placement hours
- First aid and CPR
- ECT4Health ICU training
- CERNER EMR software
- Nursing assessments
- Care plan implementation
- Medication dosage calculations and administration
- Procedure assistance
- Basic wound care
- Assistance with ADLs
- Patient vitals management
- IDC monitoring and insertion
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Discharge planning
Interests
Timeline
Student Nurse
Acute Care of the Elderly Ward, Ipswich Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse
Our House Our Haven
07.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse
Village Medical Centre
04.2024 - 05.2024
Student Nurse
Blue Care
12.2023 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Stanthorpe State High School
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
HDU/ICU/Critical Care Learning Package
ECT4Health