Kayla-maree Sanders
Mount Gambier,SA
Summary
Dedicated Enrolled Nurse With Clinical Practicum Experience and Passion for Delivering Quality Healthcare. Skilled at Establishing Care Plans and Educating Patients and Families. Offering Caring Bedside Manner, Patient-Centric Focus and Expertise in Discharge Management.
Certified Work Health and Safety Representative offering 1 year of experience in and aged care settings. History of designing and implementing processes to successfully control, eliminate and prevent harm to workers. Trained in chemical, physical and biological concerns.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Goel Nominees
Mount Gambier, SA
Aug2017 - 02.2021
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Enrolled Nurse
Goel Nominees
Yahl, SA
Aug2017 - Current
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Work Health and Safety Representative
Goel Nominees
Yahl, SA
Dec2021 - Current
- Utilized statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous program improvement.
- Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers.
Disability Support Worker
Serene Country Living
Mount Gambier, SA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
UniSA
Mount Gambier SA12.2012
Enrolled Nursing
Tafe SA
Mount Gambier SA03.2017
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Wound Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Nursing Consultation
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Care
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Diabetes Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment and Care
Certification
- Manual Handling - 2023
- CPR- 2023
- Police Check - 2024
- WWCC- 2024
Referees
- Kristine Blackall
Family Day Carer
Mount Gambier
Mobile: 0409 099 271
Phone: 08 8725 9886
- Bell Myers
Clinical Nurse
The Oaks Aged Care Facility
Email: belinda@theoaksmg.com.au
Phone: 0413459922
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Serene Country Living
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Goel Nominees
Aug2017 - 02.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Goel Nominees
Aug2017 - Current
Work Health and Safety Representative
Goel Nominees
Dec2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
UniSA
Enrolled Nursing
Tafe SA
- Manual Handling - 2023
- CPR- 2023
- Police Check - 2024
- WWCC- 2024
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