Josephine Nkuo
Balga,WA
Summary
I am a hardworking and reliable individual with a broad range of skills and abilities that I believe would be a great fit for a nursing career. I have demonstrated my strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in my previous employment and clinical placements. Currently, I am seeking an opportunity to work in a public hospital where I can further develop my nursing skills and provide valuable care to my patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Age care
Alfred cover care community
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets
- Provided emotional and social support to all clients
- Used correct manual handling techniques according to manual handling guidelines
- Identified the triggers and prevented or de-escalated behaviours of concerns among people with dementia
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Bentley Hospital (BHS)
18-56 Mills Street, Bentley WA 6102
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Obtain Mental State Examination (MSE)
- Understanding the indication of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act Forms 2014
- Learning antipsychotic medications ( indication, side effects and mechanism action.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA 6150
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Admission and discharge documentation
- Perform a 12 lead ECG with RN assistance
- Obtain the patient’s BGL and result the results
- Administered medication under RN assistance following 6 right of medications
- Management of a 2-3 patient load with assistance
Age Care
Aroha care group
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Great problem-solving skills when dealing with residents with dementia
- Supported residents with social and physical activities
- Helped with personal ADL’s support with showering and dressing
- Ability to communicate with individuals of all ages
- Maintaining record of client progress
- Engaged people with dementia in meaningful activities
- Reported and documented the changes in the resident's condition
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Acacia Living Group Menora
51 Alexander Drive Menora WA 6050
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Manage time effectively when assisting patient with daily living activities (ADL’s).
- Obtaining vital signs
- Perform and record bladder scan
- Performs simple dressing adopting ANTT technique
- Medication administration ( oral liquid, eye drop, tablets and capsules
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing Science
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Health Science - Health Sciences
Edith Cowan College
02.2022
Certificate III Individual Support Ageing - Health Education
Mount Lawley Tafe
07.2020
Balga Senior High School
10.2019
Availability
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Friday
- Sunday
Certificates And Acknowledgements
- Certificate III Individual Support Ageing
- Diploma of Science (Health studies)
- National police Clearance
- Manual Handling Certificate
- NDIS Worker screening check
References
- Jessica kamara, Enrolled Nurse (Supervisor - Amana living), Jessica.Kamara47@gmail.com, 0403281555
- Rose Keiley, clinic facilitator, 0404911962
Languages
Swahili
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Acacia Living Group Menora
10.2022 - 10.2022
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Bentley Hospital (BHS)
08.2022 - 10.2023
Age Care
Aroha care group
10.2021 - 03.2023
Age care
Alfred cover care community
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing Science
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Health Science - Health Sciences
Edith Cowan College
Certificate III Individual Support Ageing - Health Education
Mount Lawley Tafe
Balga Senior High School