Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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KAITLYN APLIN

Lowood,QLD

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse with proven experience in high-pressure environments, currently working in a correctional facility. Skilled in patient care, clinical assessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with strong emphasis on communication, empathy, and problem-solving. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and maintaining professionalism in challenging settings. Seeking to transition into a hospital role to further develop acute care skills and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

Workpac
12.2022 - Current
  • provide healthcare to those incarcerated in the criminal justice system.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Enrolled nurse

CiMaS home nursing services
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
  • Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and improving their overall wellbeing.
  • Administered medications and provided wound care as per physician orders, ensuring accurate treatment delivery.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Belmont Private Hospital
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Acute Care / Brisbane Private Hospital
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
  • Practiced within scope in a safe manner
  • Sought to learn as much as possible for self-development.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

opal sprinngwood
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.

Education

Diploma Of Nursing -

Think Education
03.2022

First Aid -

Think Education

CPR -

Think Education

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessment

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse

Workpac
12.2022 - Current

Enrolled nurse

CiMaS home nursing services
04.2022 - 07.2023

Diploma Of Nursing -

Think Education

First Aid -

Think Education

CPR -

Think Education

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Belmont Private Hospital

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Acute Care / Brisbane Private Hospital

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

opal sprinngwood

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Gold Coast Private Hospital
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