Janie Nakra
Parafield Gardens,SA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated newly graduated Enrolled Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and over three years of hands-on experience as a Care Worker in aged care and a Disability Support Worker. Skilled in providing holistic and person-centered care, building rapport with clients, and addressing diverse health needs. Adept at assisting individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity and respect in care. Proficient in monitoring patient conditions, documenting progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Committed to lifelong learning and enhancing the well-being of those in need through empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
CCNA
Adelaide, SA
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options for improved outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care processes and outcomes.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Enrolled Nurse
Change Medical
02.2025 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs and patient conditions
- Medication Administration
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Infection control and hygiene management
- Health education and patient communication
- Medical documentation and reporting
- Assisting in emergency situations
- Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Work within ethical and legal nursing frameworks
DHS SUPPORT WORKER
Healthcare Australia
Adelaide, SA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Disability Support Worker
Affinity Alliance
07.2023 - Current
- Assisting clients with tasks of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, managing finances, etc.
- Collaboration with other healthcare providers to coordinate clients’ care plans.
- Providing a diverse range of social activities such as arts & crafts, games, and outings for clients who can’t go outside.
- Giving emotional and social support
- Identifying needs and developing plans for improving the quality of life for those suffering from disabilities or mental health issues
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
06.2023 - 07.2024
- AIN in hospitals and as a PCW in the community.
- Reporting in progress notes and providing relevant information to assist the RN to carry out holistic assessment and care planning.
- Complete tick sheets, record resident BO, fill out continence assessment flow charts, record behaviour activity and resident participation in activity programs.
- Complete incident reports that they are witness to, diet sheets, attendance records.
- Review resident care plans with sign off by a Registered Nurse.
- Contribute to ACFI documentation as per scope of practice.
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Alliance Nursing
07.2022 - 07.2024
- AIN in hospitals and as a PCW in the community.
- Personal hygiene, grooming, manicuring and oral hygiene.
- Continence management.
- Communicates with all residents effectively including the maintenance and the fitting of hearing aids and glasses as required.
- Assisting those residents’/clients with challenging behaviours, by participation in the development and implementation of an individually designed management plan.
- The residents’/clients mobility, by assisting with walking, use of wheelchairs and other aids and transfers.
- Supports and assists residents with food and fluids as required.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
Torrens University
Adelaide1 2024
Certificate III - Individual Support
New Direction Training
Skills
- Observing and reporting changes in patient conditions
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation
- Operating medical equipment
- Assisting in emergency situations and basic life support
- Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Health education and patient support
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- DHS Aged Care Sector
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
- Safe Environment Certificate
- Immunisation Certificate
- Manual handling
- Medication competency check
Personal Information
OTHER STRENGTHS
- Exceptional ability to stay calm in adverse situations.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
CCNA
04.2025 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Change Medical
02.2025 - Current
DHS SUPPORT WORKER
Healthcare Australia
09.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Affinity Alliance
07.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
06.2023 - 07.2024
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
Alliance Nursing
07.2022 - 07.2024
Diploma of Nursing - undefined
Torrens University
Certificate III - Individual Support
New Direction Training