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Jacinta Donnes

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Border Force Officer

Home Affairs
10.2022 - Current

• Air and sea passenger processing.

• Examining containers for clearance of cargo.

• Patrolling the Australian coastline.

• Investigating illegal border activity.

• Working at a detention centre.

• Managed daily alerts.

• High level communication with other Government agencies

  • Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving country to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations.
  • Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
  • Identified contraband items and seized according to customs laws.
  • Maintained accurate records of apprehensions, seizures, and other relevant incidents for proper documentation and reporting purposes.

Medical Office Assistant/Patient Relations Officer

Ridgeview Medical Centre
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
  • Enhanced office productivity by assisting in training new hires on software systems, office procedures, and best practices.
  • Relayed care and medication advice to patients to relieve physicians during peak hours.
  • Served as a liaison between medical professionals and patients, fostering trust and open communication channels.

Laboratory Assistant

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
  • Increased accuracy of experiment results by calibrating instruments regularly and troubleshooting equipment issues promptly.

Education

Bachelors - First Year - Social Work

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD

Skills

  • Efficiency and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Active Listening
  • Problem Resolution
  • Verbal Communication

Referees

Paul Woodbridge 

Senior Border Force Officer - Maritime Operations 

0423 720 004


Geoff Smith

Senior Border Force Officer - Aviation

0403 186 562

Timeline

Border Force Officer

Home Affairs
10.2022 - Current

Medical Office Assistant/Patient Relations Officer

Ridgeview Medical Centre
03.2019 - 10.2020

Laboratory Assistant

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
04.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelors - First Year - Social Work

Griffith University
Jacinta Donnes