Hi, I’m
Jennifer Moyes
Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane ,QLD
Summary
Calm, kind and patient. Over the last 24 years,I have worked in the caring profession. Having started out my career in childcare, I sought greater challenges through studying a bachelor of nursing (child branch) and subsequently enjoyed working as a paediatric nurse, in the field of paediatric cardiology, for 16 years. During that time, I emigrated to Australia from the UK and built a life and family here. As family circumstances changed, I made the decision to become a self-employed, independent disability support worker. Throughout my career, my work is always underpinned by my ability to build relationships with clients/patients and their families, and my desire to support them in reaching their full potential.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Services
Disability Support Worker
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, and their families, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including showering, dressing, grooming and feeding assistance
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients
- Drove clients to, and supported them during, social activities and appointments
- Transported clients via wheelchair to participate in daily activities
- Utilised safe manual handling techniques and equipment when transferring clients
- Facilitated medication administration
One Family Yoga And Fitness Studio
Pilates Reformer Instructor
01.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Educated clients on the principles of Pilates, fostering a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection for improved practice adherence.
- Planned and delivered 45 minute classes to a wide variety of participants. Offering modifications made classes accessible and beneficial for all clients.
- Worked as part of a team to maintain workplace hygiene and safety.
St Joachim’s Primary School
Kids Yoga Teacher
04.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
- Tailored the classes to fit the children's interests and adapted throughout the sessions to work with the energy level of the class.
Queensland Health
Registered Paediatric Nurse
11.2015 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Mater Health Services - Hospital
Registered Paediatric Nurse
04.2009 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Team leading on shift - reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and the Patient Flow Manager
- Maintaining accurate, up to date documentation including clinical observations, medication, fluid balance, drain observations and shift notes
- Provision of family centred care to paediatric patients.
- Administration of medications including oral, IV, subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection and intranasal
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
NHS - National Health Service
Staff Nurse
02.2005 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Graduate year gaining experience in consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with patients, families, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Timely referrals to allied health team to facilitate comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
- 6 month secondment to paediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Broadened my skill base extensively and provided exceptional care to highly acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, dialysis and rehabilitation.
- Team leading on ward shifts.
- Secondments to paediatric cardiac outpatients.
- Completed Mentorship In Practice Module at Leeds University.
- Mentoring students and new staff members.
Education
One Family Yoga And Fitness Studio Brisbane, QLD
Yoga Teacher Training 350 Hours from Yoga Teaching
12.2018
Leeds University Leeds, England, UK
Mentorship In Parctice Module from Mentorship
04.2007
Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Bachelor Of Nursing (child Branch) from Nursing
02.2005
Training For CareEdinburgh, Scotland, UK
Certificate 3 from Early Years Care And Education
10.2001
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Mobility support
- Creative Thinking
- Family Communication
- Emotional Support
- Safety Management
- Documentation skills
- Health and safety
Accomplishments
Volunteer and additional placements
Volunteered at 4 x week long and 10 weekend Diabetes camps.Diabetes educator - July 2010 - July 2017 QCCC Mapleton, QLD
Worked within a team of nurses to maintain safety of campers, with type 1 Diabetes, during activities.
Provided education and support to campers and their families to promote greater confidence and independence in the management of type 1 Diabetes.
Elective placement within my nursing degreeCamp counsellor - June - August 2003
Provided 1:1 or 1:2 care for campers with a wide variety of additional needs.
References
Janelle Ambrose, Head of School, Brisbane School of Distance Education, 0432 902 788, jyamb0@eq.edu.au
Holly Purcell, Clinical Practice Facilitator, ward 10b, Queensland Children’s Hospital, 07 3068 1580, Hollypurcell@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Pilates Reformer Instructor
One Family Yoga And Fitness Studio
01.2023 - 12.2023
Kids Yoga Teacher
St Joachim’s Primary School
04.2022 - 11.2023
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed Services
11.2021 - Current
Registered Paediatric Nurse
Queensland Health
11.2015 - 11.2021
Registered Paediatric Nurse
Mater Health Services - Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse
NHS - National Health Service
02.2005 - 02.2009
One Family Yoga And Fitness Studio
Yoga Teacher Training 350 Hours from Yoga Teaching
Leeds University
Mentorship In Parctice Module from Mentorship
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor Of Nursing (child Branch) from Nursing
Training For Care
Certificate 3 from Early Years Care And Education
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