Helen Dickson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Aged Care, excelling in resident assessments and timely medication administration. Proven ability to enhance resident satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and staff mentorship, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and wellbeing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palm Lake Care
04.2024 - Current
- Worked in a higher duty capacity learning the role of Clinical Nurse.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on residents '' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assistant in Nursing
Sidekicker Australia - Agency
10.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD02-2024
Diploma of Children's Services, Early Childhood
Brisbane Tafe
Southbank, QLD05-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counselling
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palm Lake Care
04.2024 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Sidekicker Australia - Agency
10.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Children's Services, Early Childhood
Brisbane Tafe
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