Jackylou Santos-White
Gulgong,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Allied Health Assistant with a proven track record at Western NSW Local Health District, enhancing department efficiency through effective time management. Excelled in patient care coordination and emotional support, significantly improving health outcomes. Skilled in some medical equipment operation and empathetic communication, committed to ongoing professional development and healthcare team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Western NSW Local Health District
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented time management strategies that increased efficiency within the allied health department.
- Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactive activities.
- Greeted patients and visitors
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, staying current with best practices in allied health services.
- Participated in developing plans to meet the daily care needs of patients.
- Monitored vital signs of patients when it is necessary.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Philippine College of Technology
Bajada, Davao City, Philippines 06.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Organizational growth
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Patient confidentiality practices
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Medical equipment operation
- Cultural competency awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Stress management techniques
- Problem-solving capacity
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Calm under stress
- Dementia care
- Heavy lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Catheter care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Bedside manner
- Wound care
- Emotional support
- Electronic charting
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Blood sugar monitoring
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Western NSW Local Health District
11.2023 - Current
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Philippine College of Technology
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