Josh Sim

Resourceful and dedicated 3rd year Nursing student with excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing great customer service. Bringing forth highly regarded skills in providing optimum patient care and carrying out all treatment protocols with sensitivity and precision.

• 11/01/21, 12/01/21, N2 - Aegis Shoalwater

Provided comprehensive routine patient care to residents. I attended to their needs, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring medication administration as prescribed., Effectively communicate with parents, offering clear explanations of medical conditions and procedures, Provided guidance on alternative care options, addressing patient families' questions., Offered empathetic emotional support to residents before and after examinations and procedures., Bed washing and patient showering under supervision

• 05/01/22, 05/01/22, N3 - Curtin Clinic - Cockburn Integrated Health

Empowered patients to take control of their lifestyle and enhance their autonomy. Encouraged and supported patients in making informed decisions about their lifestyle by providing them with information, resources, and guidance., Successfully managed and operated a health clinic to evaluate patients' fitness levels., Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapy, dietetics, and speech pathology, to optimize health outcomes., Proficiently administered intravenous (IV) medications and vaccines.

• 04/01/23, 05/01/23, N4 - Fiona Stanley Hospital - State Rehabilitation (SRS-A)

Administered IV and oral medication under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)., Feeding procedures through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and nasogastric tube (NGT). Monitored patient responses, and collaborated with the RNs to gain a better understanding of the process, Conducted thorough patient vital sign assessments., Conducted full neurological observations. Assessed their motor function, sensory responses, reflexes, and mental status., Monitored and managed blood glucose levels. Monitored and managed patients' blood glucose levels through administering insulin.

• 06/01/23, 07/01/23, N5 - North Metropolitan Health Service

Developed a comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act. Ensuring patients' rights were respected and appropriate procedures were followed in their treatment and care., Conducted vigilant visual observations of patients. Closely monitoring their physical appearance, behavior, and overall well-being to detect any signs of distress, deterioration, or changes in condition., Conducted mental state examinations. Assessing patients' cognitive, emotional, and psychological well-being. Evaluating aspects such as mood, thought processes, perception, insight, and judgment., Utilized assessment tools such as Kessler and Braden scales: In order to assess patients' mental health and evaluate their risk of specific conditions., Demonstrated proficiency in administration and discharge planning: Effectively managed the administrative aspects of patient care, including coordinating appointments, and ensuring accurate documentation.

• 07/01/23, 07/01/23, N5 - Fiona Stanley Hospital - Gen Med (Ward 6C)

Performed and interpreted ECGs with basic graph interpretation skills. Recognizing common abnormalities and informing the healthcare team., Setting up patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) systems. Involved accurately programming the pump, ensuring proper medication administration, and closely monitoring patients for pain relief and any potential adverse effects., Administered oxygen therapy, including CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) devices to optimize oxygenation and support respiratory function., Proficient in advanced wound care, including deep sacral wounds. Involved wound assessment, appropriate dressing selection, wound cleansing, and dressing change, Intravenous (IV) hydration administration., Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration. Involved accurately preparing and administering TPN solutions., Care of central venous catheters (CVC) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), including dressings. This included sterile dressing changes, proper maintenance of line integrity, monitoring for signs of infection or complications.

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