Kim Burns
Summary
With over 27 years of experience in Aged Care, I have consistently held various roles within this field. My continual passion for aged care drives me to believe that the industry requires dedicated, compassionate, and approachable professionals who can profoundly impact the lives of our valued residents, their families, and our Blue Care team members alike.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse/Infection Prevention Coordinator
Blue Care Caloundra
12.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with the nursing team, doctors, residents and families to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care.
- Providing direct clinical care to residents, administering medications, attending to wound care, palliative care.
- Proficient in implementing infection control protocols to minimise infection related risks in line with best practice.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and individual accountability.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Directly involved in the accreditation process, working within the leadership team to ensure that the standards are met.
- Directly involved in recruiting staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and education.
Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care Gympie
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Providing quality clinical care to vulnerable elderly residents addressing their physical and emotional needs with compassion that enhances and promotes quality of life.
- Assisting with medication management, wound care, risk assessment, falls preventions, care planning.
- Advocating for resident's rights to ensure that they get the best quality of care.
- Working closely with resident's and family members to ensure clear and open communication to provide exceptional care.
Personal Carer and Enrolled Nurse
Gympie Nursing Centre
03.2009 - 02.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast09.2024
Skills
- Communicates effectively with the team to achieve common goals, this includes internal and external teams
- Sound knowledge of the importance of person centred care and the delivery of quality care within the residential setting
- Ability to lead a team constructively allowing open communication that supports team members to work effectively within the team
- Highly motivated to learn new skills and to lead a energetic and motivated team to encourage success within the business
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse/Infection Prevention Coordinator
Blue Care Caloundra
12.2018 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Blue Care Gympie
02.2014 - 12.2018
Personal Carer and Enrolled Nurse
Gympie Nursing Centre
03.2009 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sunshine Coast
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