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Kirsten Palmblad

Springsure,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and versatile healthcare professional with extensive experience across Queensland Health sectors, including specialized roles in aged care and emergency services. Proven expertise in cannulation, venepuncture, and patient care, complemented by exceptional problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Demonstrated success in training staff and improving patient handling techniques, ensuring high-quality care and safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

X-Ray Operator

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Driver

Queensland Ambulance Service
Springsure, Australia
01.2023 - Current

Health Service Representative (WHS – HSR)

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
01.2022 - Current

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
05.2021 - Current
  • My duties include administration of medication
  • Wound care, assist the registered nurse in planning and implementing care, monitoring the patient’s conditions (vital signs and other appropriate documentation and assessments), venipuncture, cannulation, Istat, registration and admission of the patient via HBCIS, calibrating medical equipment, and assisting patients with ADLs.

Patient Handling (Ward Unit Trainer)

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
01.2021 - Current
  • Training Staff on correct and safe Manual / Patient Handling

Stores officer

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Ordering and organising of medical stock

Assistant in Nursing

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • My duties included assisting residents in the care of an aged care facility with personal care and hygiene
  • Following care plans for each individual resident and patient
  • Patient safety and continuity of all patient care
  • Documentation of daily patient activity

Commonwealth Health Services Support Program (CHSP)
Springsure, Australia
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Domestic assistance and social support provided to Springsure aged clients in their home environment
  • Daily tasks such as shopping, transport provided

Operational Services Officer

Queensland Health
Springsure, Australia
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cleaning services provided to residents and hospital areas

ADMINISTRATION

CTS – CITY TAX SERVICES
08.2015 - 07.2002
  • Seasonal employment

Education

Statement of Attainment - X-Ray Operator

Cunningham Centre
Toowoomba, QLD
05-2023

Statement of Attainment - Health And Safety Representative

Trainwest
QLD
05-2022

Diploma of Nursing -

CQU Rockhampton
02.2021

Cert III - Health Service Assistant

Tafe Qld – Loganlea Campus
12.2016

Statement of Attainment - Bookkeeping

Sydney Tafe
01.2008

Year 10 certificate -

Cronulla State High School
01.2001

Skills

  • Aged Care
  • Rural Nursing
  • Cannulation & venepuncture
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Theatre
  • CSSD
  • Assisted Living
  • Problem Solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Computer skills
  • Switch boards
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning
  • Organisation
  • Reliability

References

  • Tammy Peters, Director of Nursing, Springsure MPHS, (07) 4847 9200, 0429 841 703
  • Jaylene Watkins, Clinical Nurse, Springsure MPHS, (07) 4847 9200, 0427 656 918
  • Phillip Gibbons, Paramedic, Springsure QAS, (07) 4984 1257, 0437 770 213

Personal Information

Registration Number: NMW0002489435

Timeline

X-Ray Operator

Queensland Health
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Driver

Queensland Ambulance Service
01.2023 - Current

Health Service Representative (WHS – HSR)

Queensland Health
01.2022 - Current

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Health
05.2021 - Current

Patient Handling (Ward Unit Trainer)

Queensland Health
01.2021 - Current

Stores officer

Queensland Health
01.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant in Nursing

Queensland Health
08.2017 - 01.2021

Commonwealth Health Services Support Program (CHSP)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Operational Services Officer

Queensland Health
01.2017 - 01.2019

ADMINISTRATION

CTS – CITY TAX SERVICES
08.2015 - 07.2002

Statement of Attainment - X-Ray Operator

Cunningham Centre

Statement of Attainment - Health And Safety Representative

Trainwest

Diploma of Nursing -

CQU Rockhampton

Cert III - Health Service Assistant

Tafe Qld – Loganlea Campus

Statement of Attainment - Bookkeeping

Sydney Tafe

Year 10 certificate -

Cronulla State High School

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