Kristy Hetherinton
Bongaree Bribie Island,QLD
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic placements. Demonstrates strong teamwork, holistic care, person-centred care and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation,cooking,PEG feds and general tidying.
- Administration of prescribed medication
AIN
Navorina Nursing Home
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Palliative care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Boatswain Mate
Royal Australian Navy
03.1997 - 01.2000
- Seamanship which is upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment and stowing of equipment.
- Trained in 5 small armed weapons for defence readiness
- Kept watch aboard ship to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Helmsmen
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.
- Following directives from senior ranks
- Collaborated with fellow officers to develop contingency plans for potential emergency situations.
- Promoting safety within a team environment
- Base security duty 1 in 4 day rotating roster
Education
Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Heidelberg Heights, VIC08.2024
6 Week Dementia Essentials Course -
Dementia Australia
09.2020
Certificate III in Aged Care - Nursing
TAFE
Denilquin12.2010
Skills
Daily living assistance
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Adminster prescribed medication
Documentation and reporting
Individual Support Plans
Clinical thinking skills
Disability Awareness
Ability to work well within a teamwork
Attention to detail
Highly organised
Effective time management skills
Team Leadership skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
REFEREES
JAYNE WILKINS - EN
jaynie023@hotmail.com
0447850014
PARMINDA KULAR - RN
honey.kular@yahoo.com
0476766656
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
12.2022 - 06.2023
AIN
Navorina Nursing Home
04.2017 - 08.2022
Boatswain Mate
Royal Australian Navy
03.1997 - 01.2000
Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
6 Week Dementia Essentials Course -
Dementia Australia
Certificate III in Aged Care - Nursing
TAFE
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