Kara Mckinnon
Hillcrest,QLD
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Caring with 7 years background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
St Vincent Aged Care Carseldine
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Server
Sizzlers Restaurant
2018.04 - 2021.10
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Education
Cert 111 Aged Care - Nursing Assistance
Daisy Learning
Daisy Learning 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore, QLD11.2015
Cert 111 in Fitness - Health And Fitness
Tafe
Maroochydore, QLD11.2015
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Oral Hygiene
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Observation Documentation
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
St Vincent Aged Care Carseldine
2022.11 - 2023.08
Server
Sizzlers Restaurant
2018.04 - 2021.10
Cert 111 Aged Care - Nursing Assistance
Daisy Learning
High School Diploma -
Maroochydore State High School
Cert 111 in Fitness - Health And Fitness
Tafe
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