Josie Dolinsek

• Senior Nurse on afternoon shifts/In charge shifts managing a clinical team of 3-4 nurses, 20 plus care staff and around 120 residents
• Managing rostering and staffing concerns for the current shift and following shifts.
• Provided leadership during emergency situations by coordinating resources, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring safety protocols were followed.
• Communicated core measure patient status to nurses to meet requirements and patient needs.
• Guided and educated new employees on company processes, protocols and mentoring them to be able to be in charge of a shift.
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• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Assessed and monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, temperature and oxygen saturation.
• Monitored changes in physical condition and reported any concerns to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
• Performed wound care management including changing dressings and administering topical ointments when needed.
• Maintained accurate records of all medical information related to geriatric patients' treatment plans.
• Provided guidance about nutrition requirements for elderly individuals with special dietary needs.
• Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility.
• Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for geriatric patients who require assistance.
• Coordinated communication between family members, caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in patient's care plan.
• Educated families on patient care plans, medications and treatments.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Observed behaviors of geriatric residents to identify potential mental health issues requiring further evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while providing direct patient care.
• Administered medication including injections and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician orders.
• Utilized appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or lifts to ensure safe transfers for elderly individuals who need assistance moving around.
• Instructed nursing staff on best practices for providing quality care to elderly patients.
• Provided emotional support to geriatric patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end of life issues.
• Requested tests for patients to have taken at labs in effort to rule out specific medical conditions.
• Discussed benefits of proper nutrition and side effects from medication with patients.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• In charge of An aged care facility during night shift. Overseeing 122 residents, an enrolled nurse and PCA's.
• Managed the roster for the upcoming shift.
• Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
• Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
• Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
• Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
• Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Support with palliative care including complex pain management.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

This was a work from home role. I would be given a list of Covid positive patients to call for well being checks, offer advice or escalate for further care if required.

• Contacted Covid Positive patients, gathering history and symptoms. Collected data regarding current medical status.
• Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
• Offered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
• Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
• Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures and prevent information breaches.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

• Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
• Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
• Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
• Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
• Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
• Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
• Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
• Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.

• I have managed the clinic for the past 2 year whilst having my own large clientele
• I perform many treatments including enzyme peels, facials, skin needling, HIFU, Plasma Fibroblast, Lamprobe Radio Frequency, laser hair removal, ND yag laser hair removal for hormonal hair and vascular treatments, laser genesis, Qswitch Nd yag for pigmentation and Tattoo removal, fat freezing, waxing, electrolysis, LED, microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion
• I manage of the digital marketing, stock management, staff meetings, general running of the clinic, promotions, social media accounts and much more.

• Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
• House keeping to support activities of daily living.
• Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
• Assisted my clients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
• Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
• Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
• Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
• Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
• Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.