Ken Allen
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Tamworth,NSW
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Aboriginal Health Practitioner, driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Aboriginal Health Practitioner with 6 years of experience in a leadership and Practitioner role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Health Practitioner-Remote
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Provided patient-centred care in variety of clinical settings.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Evaluated patients care each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
- Evaluate patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
- Evaluated patients care each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Chronic Disease
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
Aboriginal Health Practitioner-Podiatry
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Certificate IV - Certificate IV Aboriginal Health Practices
North Coast Institute
Port Macquarie, NSW02.2019
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Patient Rights
- Patient Observation
- Neonatal and Maternity Care
- Nursing Care Plans
- Primary Care
- STD Counseling
- Home Health Care
- Administering Medications
- Recording Medical Histories
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Patient Medical Histories
- Inpatient Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Patient Safety
- Medical History Review
- Clinical Care Standards
- Compliance Reporting Expertise
- Preventive Care
- Health and Wellness
- Patient Education
- Patient Referral
- Infection Control Procedures
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Quality Control Procedures
- Healthcare Management
Timeline
Aboriginal Health Practitioner-Remote
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
05.2023 - Current
Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Chronic Disease
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
02.2021 - 08.2022
Aboriginal Health Practitioner-Podiatry
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
Certificate IV - Certificate IV Aboriginal Health Practices
North Coast Institute
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