Jaimi Kerr
Officer,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in nursing and midwifery at Monash University. Proven ability to enhance patient care through excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Recognized for fostering teamwork and collaboration while managing multiple projects efficiently, ensuring high standards of service and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CLE Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Clayton, VIC
02.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
PCA
ACARE
Camberwell, VIC
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control standards.
- Supported mobility exercises, promoting physical independence among patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma - Aged Care & Disability
St Francis Xavier College
Beaconsfield, VIC02.2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
CLE Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
02.2019 - Current
PCA
ACARE
09.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma - Aged Care & Disability
St Francis Xavier College