Jennifer Jenkins
Alfredton,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated registered nurse with over five years of post-registration experience in palliative care, currently working in Gandarra since 2020. I am passionate about delivering holistic, compassionate care and supporting high-functioning, resilient teams. Having regularly worked in charge, and contributed to quality improvements through committee involvement and portfolio work. I am seeking to expand my leadership contribution as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. I am committed to mentoring others, maintaining clinical excellence, and fostering a positive, person-centered culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballarat Health Service
Ballarat, Australia
11.2019 - Current
- Utilise critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted through patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notify physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Regularly act in charge on shift, managing patient flow, coordinating care, and supporting junior staff in a high-acuity palliative care setting.
- Completed the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (2024). Transition to Specialty Practice Program in Palliative Care (completion July 2025), and I am currently undertaking a Master of Nursing (Leadership), with completion due in 2026.
- Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives through professional portfolio responsibilities, including wound care committee.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centered care, while fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Eastern Health
Ringwood, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Working in Pool for the past 2 years in Surgical, Medical, Rehabilitation and Emergency has enabled me to further develop exemplary nursing skills to provide the best care possible to my patients.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Belmore Nursing Agency
Melbourne Metro Area, Australia
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Work and adapt to many different working environments which include High care, Low care, Palliative care, Sub Acute and Acute wards.
- Completed in charge shifts in low care facilities where I would report directly to medical unit supervisor, critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Knox Private
Wantirna, Australia
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care and monitored various drainage devices.
- Pre and Post-operative assessments and check lists completed.
OFFICE MANAGER
Electrical Inspections Victoria
Kilsyth, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Development of workplace practices and procedures to enable smooth running of everyday work.
- Implement of a new scheduling software and provide staff training for a busy inspection company.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Ballarat Health Service
Ballarat, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
Ballarat City Council
Ballarat, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Provide house assistance with cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Assist with personal care tasks including, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility and toileting.
- Monitoring or assisting in medication administration in accordance with written instructions and Grampians Regional Personal Care Protocols.
- Provide respite to frail older people, children and adults with moderate to severe disabilities to enable careers to have time out for rest or other activities.
WARD CLERK
East Wimmera Health Service
St Arnaud, Australia
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed daily operations of the ward including ensuring that all necessary equipment was available.
- Provided administrative support to physicians and nursing staff by entering patient data into hospital systems.
- Maintained patient records including medical histories, test results, medication lists and other related information.
- Provided support during emergency situations by contacting appropriate personnel or departments as needed.
- Verified insurance eligibility for incoming patients prior to admission.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-2026
Transition To Specialty Practice - Palliative Care
Australian College of Nursing
Melbourne, VIC07-2025
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership And Management
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
RMIT
Bundoora01.2019
DIPLOMA OF NURSING -
Swinburne University
Lilydale01.2012
Skills
- Ability to critically think in situations
- Practice within policy and guidelines
- Seek guidance from senior nursing staff when knowledge is limited by the level of experience
- Provide a high quality of care
- Applies clinical knowledge acquired from attendance at professional development activities
- Great attention to patients' and residents' needs
- Able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Knowledge of computer packages
- MS Windows
- Word
- Publisher
- Outlook
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Sound typing skills
Highly developed organizational and time-management skills
- Able to carry out general office functions
- Knowledge of confidentiality practices
- Experience with the use of a multi-phone system
- Confident telephone voice and manner
- Experience in taking accurate telephone messages
- Able to perform tasks in an efficient and accurate manner
- Neat and legible handwriting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to learn
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Personal and professional development
Clinical Skills
- Intravenous Cannulation
- Male and female catheterisation
- Basic ECG Interpretation
- Administer medications in accordance to workplace policy and procedure
- Management of Acute Deterioration
- Management of Central Venous Access Device
- Safe patient handling
- Recognise and respond to Delirium
- Blood Safe: Clinical Transfusion Practice
- Pathology eOrdering
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Papercraft
- Learning new crafting skills
- Going on walking adventures with my Son and Husband
Rn Clinical Placements
- Box Hill Hospital, 80, 09/2018, Acute/Medical/Surgical - Focused on Bariatric, Thoracic, Urology and General Surgical
- Austin Hospital, 160, 01/2019, Acute/Medical/Surgical - Focused on Orthopedic surgical ward
- Northern Hospital, 80, 06/2019, Acute/Medical/Surgical - Focus on Urology
- Eastern Health, 160, 07/2019, Mental Health
- Northpark Private Hospital, 80, 11/2019, Acute/Medical/Surgical
Key Clinical Experiences
Ability to critically think in situations, Practice within policy and guidelines, Seek guidance from senior nursing staff when my knowledge is limited by level of experience, Provide a high quality of care, Applies clinical knowledge acquired from attendance at professional development activities, Great attention to patient/resident’s needs, Able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks, Knowledge of computer packages, MS Windows, Word, Publisher, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint, Sound typing skills, Highly developed organizational and time management skills, Able to carry out general office functions, Knowledge of confidentiality practices, Experience with the use of multi-phone system, Confident telephone voice and manner and experience in taking accurate telephone messages, Able to perform tasks in an efficient and accurate manner, Neat and legible handwriting, Sound knowledge of EMR, Symphony and First Net
Affiliations
Actively participate in community team meetings at my son's school to support student well-being and collaboration between families and educators
Volunteer time to assist with planning and coordinating school activities and events, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballarat Health Service
11.2019 - Current
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Eastern Health
01.2016 - 01.2019
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Knox Private
01.2016 - 12.2016
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Belmore Nursing Agency
01.2015 - 01.2018
OFFICE MANAGER
Electrical Inspections Victoria
01.2012 - 01.2015
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
Ballarat Health Service
01.2012 - 12.2013
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
Ballarat City Council
01.2012 - 12.2012
WARD CLERK
East Wimmera Health Service
01.2006 - 01.2009
Masters of Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Victoria University
Transition To Specialty Practice - Palliative Care
Australian College of Nursing
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership And Management
Victoria University
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
RMIT
DIPLOMA OF NURSING -
Swinburne University
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