Greta Gaskon
Summary
Healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support with HIPPA compliance. Strong skills in vital sign monitoring, medical procedures, technical proficiency and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Carinity Colthup Manor
08.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Supported needs of high volume of residents under long-term care.
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke Milford Grange Nursing Home
12.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients in the community with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Cnr Mary And Byrne Streets, Bundamba QLD 430410-2022
Certificate III in Pathology Collection - Phlebotomy
LTT Brisbane
28 Russell Street, South Brisbane, QLD07-2021
Certificate IV in Ageing Support - Assistant in Nursing
DP Training Consultancy
162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills, QLD 400602-2020
Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care - Assistant in Nursing
Careers Australia
Brisbane Road, Ipswich QLD 430509-2016
Skills
- High-Quality Patient Care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team Collaborator
- Fundamental Life Support
- Compassionate/emotional support
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Safety Protocols
- Behaviour Documentation
- Medical terminology
- Medication and Intravenous Administration
- Blood Collection
- Oxygen Delivery
- Specimen Collection
- Data Intake Recording
- Infection Control Practices
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Glucose Monitoring
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Carinity Colthup Manor
08.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke Milford Grange Nursing Home
12.2016 - 07.2021
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Pathology Collection - Phlebotomy
LTT Brisbane
Certificate IV in Ageing Support - Assistant in Nursing
DP Training Consultancy
Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care - Assistant in Nursing
Careers Australia
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