Jacqui Kettle
Holland Park,QLD
Summary
Energetic Nurse Aide with 16 + years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over 38 patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with 16+ years of experience in healthcare roles. Sincere Nursing assistant offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Churches Of Christ Care Briggodoon
03.2008 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Lifestyle Assistant
Churches Of Christ Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Documented behaviours, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
Education
No Degree - Medication Administration Certificate
Sage Education
Brisbane, QLD06.2023
No Degree - Dementia
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS01.2019
No Degree - Aged Care Cert 1V
Aged Care QLD
Brisbane, QLD02.2010
No Degree - Aged Care Cert 3
Aged Care QLD
Brisbane, QLD03.2009
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Active Listening
- Walking Assistance
- Patient Dressing
- Mobility Support
- Dressing Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- Staff Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Taking Vital Signs
- Infection Prevention
- Quality Patient Care
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Care Activities
- Medication Administration
- Observing Responses
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Restock Shelves
- Family Communication
- Emotionally Supportive
- Emotional and Social Support
- Dietary Needs
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Nutrition and Diet
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Documenting Behaviors
- Assisting with Daily Living
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Lifestyle Assistant
Churches Of Christ Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
Nurse Assistant
Churches Of Christ Care Briggodoon
03.2008 - Current
No Degree - Medication Administration Certificate
Sage Education
No Degree - Dementia
University of Tasmania
No Degree - Aged Care Cert 1V
Aged Care QLD
No Degree - Aged Care Cert 3
Aged Care QLD
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