Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Katrina Aquino

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Equipped with high ambitions and adaptability. I am eager to continue my professional development in a clinical setting. I will strive to provide a service that enhances the experience of patients while demonstrating compassion and respect. I will engage with the various modalities and by proactively learning from my experience, I will progress into a skilled competent Nurse.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

4 Weeks (160hrs) - Ongoing

Stawell Regional Health
Stawell, VIC
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Gained exposure in theatre & recovery
  • Consolidated surgical scrubbing and airway support techniques
  • Actively participated in a multidisciplinary setting providing handover to team
  • Consolidated rapport building skills during admissions/ discharge
  • Refined A-E assessments to monitor for patient deterioration
  • Attended weekly tutorials

4 Weeks (160hrs)

Orygen Youth Health
Footscray, VIC
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Thrived in a team-based environment to provide patient-centered approach for mental health services
  • Demonstrated inter-professional communication with multidisciplinary team
  • Refined MSE & Risk assessment skills
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.

2 Weeks (80hrs)

St Vincent's Public Hospital
Fitzroy, VIC
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Actively participated in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Maintained therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Refined patient documentation skills
  • Consolidated A-E assessments
  • Maintain professional behaviour during patient interactions
  • Attended education tutorials

2 Weeks (80hrs)

St Vincent's Private Hospital
Fitzroy, VIC
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Progressed in post-op wound care, insulin therapy & patient progress notes
  • Exceled in providing general nursing care
  • Actively participated in multidiscinpinary settings
  • Observed medical procedures which advance my nursing knowledge to prepare for more challenging experiences.

2 Weeks (80hrs)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Parkville, VIC
09.2020 - 09.2020
  • Refined professional communication towards patients whilst obtaining vital observations
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to patients for optimal outcomes.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients whilst gaining confidence in patient documentations

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC
01-2024

VCE -

St. Columbas College
Essendon, VIC
01-2018

Skills

Communication

  • Collaborates confidently within a multidisciplinary setting while providing transparent and informative care

Strong Work Ethic

  • Motivated by honesty, integrity and respect for all to create a safe, comfortable environment in order to preform efficiently

Teamwork

  • Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment through active listening to achieve a unified goal

Patient-centered care

  • Using interpersonal skills combined with compassion and empathy to ensure care is provided within the patients best interest

Eager to expand knowledge

  • Demonstrates a intellectually curious mind that seeks regular constructive feedback to prosper in this field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RUSON - SURGERY

The Royal Children's Hospital 

Oct 2022-June 2023

  • Assisted in patient admissions in Day Surgery, including obtaining vital observations and infection prevention.
  • Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, transferring patients to beds and wheelchairs.
  • Provided companionship to patients and families, monitored their physical & emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary settings
  • Maintained professional behaviour during patient interactions
  • Restocking PPE on the Surgical Ward
  • Gained exposure in the perioperative ward

PRIMARY CARER

Personal 

June 2020- Current

  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for client.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and OT therapist/ Doctors about concerns or challenges.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications - Including Insulin therapy
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

LANGUAGES

Filipino (Tagalog)
Limited

REFERENCES

Trisha Jones

Clinical Nurse Specialist

T: 0418 161 973

E: trish.jones@rch.org.au

Michelle Dunn

Clinical Nurse Educator 

E: michelle.dunn@gh.org.au

Anh Tram Le

Registered Nurse

T: 0435 561 604

E: anhtram.le@mh.org.au

Sarah Bayliss

VAHS Project Coordinator 

T: 0498 762 221

E: sarahbayliss89@hotmail.com

Timeline

4 Weeks (160hrs) - Ongoing

Stawell Regional Health
06.2024 - 06.2024

4 Weeks (160hrs)

Orygen Youth Health
11.2023 - 12.2023

2 Weeks (80hrs)

St Vincent's Public Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021

2 Weeks (80hrs)

St Vincent's Private Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2021

2 Weeks (80hrs)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

VCE -

St. Columbas College
Katrina Aquino