Kristy Redding
24-28 Cobargo Bermagui Road, Cobargo,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Bachelor of Nursing student with a unique blend of skills, attributes, and experience in healthcare, early childhood education, and disability work. Committed to ongoing professional development, with a background that has honed my time management and prioritisation skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to fast changing situations. I possess strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to tailor communication styles.
Experience in providing high-quality, person-centred care and promoting cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and empowerment, ensures I will make a valuable contribution to the South East Regional Hospital team in promoting optimal health outcomes for patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
RSL LifeCare, Roy Wotton Gardens
Eden, NSW
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicated with residents, families and multidisciplinary professionals regarding resident health and well-being.
- Formulated and implemented care plans as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Provided pain management, comfort provision, and support for residents and families during end of life.
- Actively advocated for residents and families for better healthcare to ensure quality of life is maintained.
- Provided dignified assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, wound care, mobility, and meal support for residents.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of residents, and diligent skin assessments.
- Administered and monitored prescribed medication under RN supervision.
- Adhered to policies, procedures, state and national legislations, regulations and standards.
Assistant in Nursing
Bega Valley Day Surgery And Private Hospital
Bega, NSW
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided holistic, timely, person-centred preoperative and postoperative care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver person-centred care and achieve optimal health outcomes as a part of a multicultural multidisciplinary team.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained accurate admission, observation and discharge documentation.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes to patients’ health, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
- Provided verbal and written patient healthcare education.
- Ensured adherence to policies, procedures, state and national legislations, regulations and standards.
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health, South East Regional Hospital
Bega, NSW
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked within NSW Health CORE values, policies and procedures, state and national legislations, regulations and standards.
- Actively participated in reducing fall incidents by implementing safety measures such as call bells, low low beds and proper positioning techniques.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Assisting with personal hygiene and activities of daily living for vulnerable people, ensuring dignity, respect and quality of life is maintained.
- Identifying and managing deteriorating patients using DETECT (Detecting Deterioration, Evaluation, Treatment, Escalation and Communicating in Teams) within the Between the Flags ‘deteriorating patient safety net system’.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Blayney Early Learners
Blayney, NSW
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Led a team of 5 caregivers in providing high-quality care for 21 children aged 3-5 years.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Used open communication with children, caregivers, and colleagues, as well as written correspondence, comprehension, and documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Accurately documented and analysed observations to inform care planning and decision-making.
- Maintained high standards of work, health and safety, including infection control and prevention.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Hannah Early Learning Centre
Richmond, NSW
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Led a team of 4 caregivers in providing high-quality care for 15 children aged 3-5 years.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs, strengths, and areas for improvement
- Developed personalised care plans tailored individual children’s needs.
- Provided culturally safe and inclusive care and educational programs.
- Maintained high standards of work, health and safety, including infection control and prevention.
- Upheld centre philosophy, policies and procedures, licensing, national and state legislation, regulations and frameworks.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Kids Academy
Regentville, NSW
07.2007 - 08.2012
- Led a team of 5 caregivers to provide high-quality care for 16 children aged 1-2 years; 35 children aged 3-5 years and 33 children aged 2-5 years respectively.
- Documented and analysing observations to inform care planning and decision-making.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop personalised and individualised care plans.
- Prioritised tasks and managing time to ensure smooth room operation while adapting to changing circumstances and unexpected events.
- Provided culturally sensitive and inclusive care and advocated for children’s and families’ rights.
- Maintained high standards of work, health and safety, including infection control and prevention.
- Upheld centre philosophy, policies and procedures, licensing, national and state legislation, regulations and frameworks.
- Participated in accreditation, quality reviews and continuous professional development.
Special Needs Teachers Aid
Chalmers Road School
Strathfield, NSW
01.2002 - 07.2007
- Tailored verbal and nonverbal communication styles for individuals through body language, facial expressions, keyword signing and picture exchange systems.
- Analysed verbal and nonverbal behaviours and cues to identify patterns and triggers for behaviour escalation.
- Applied advanced observational skills to detect subtle cues, including body language, facial expressions and nuanced behaviours, to inform effective support and intervention.
- Provided compassionate, patient care to students with physical and intellectual disabilities whilst supporting socio-emotional learning and capabilities.
- Supported the safety, autonomy and hygiene needs of vulnerable individuals.
- Actively participated in risk management assessments, de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviours and situations.
- Actively nurtured and encouraged individual empowerment and autonomy.
- Actively used self-awareness skills, self-regulation strategies and reflective cycles to manage high-pressure situations.
Traineeship
Nepean Tiny Tots
Penrith, NSW
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Assisting in the daily care and supervision of 20 children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
- Engaging in play activities with children, promoting social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Assisting with mealtimes, ensuring children’s adequate nutrition and hydration.
- Assisting senior staff in maintaining efficient time management and effective schedules and routines.
- Assisting with senior staff with individual observations, documentation and the development of programming and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
Bega12.2024
Certificate III in Health Services Assisstance - (HLT33115)
TAFE NSW
Bega Campus2017
Diploma of Children's Services - (CHC50302)
TAFE NSW
Western Sydney Campus2007
Certificate I in Workplace Skills -
TAFE NSW
Western Sydney Campus2005
Certificate III in Children's Services - (CHC30399
Traineeship
Nepean Tiny Tots2004
Skills
- Verbal, nonverbal and written communication
- Time management and Task prioritisation
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Person-centred assessments and Observations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
RSL LifeCare, Roy Wotton Gardens
08.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant in Nursing
Bega Valley Day Surgery And Private Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant in Nursing
NSW Health, South East Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2017
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Blayney Early Learners
06.2014 - 02.2016
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Hannah Early Learning Centre
02.2012 - 11.2013
Diploma Qualified Room Leader
Kids Academy
07.2007 - 08.2012
Traineeship
Nepean Tiny Tots
01.2003 - 12.2004
Special Needs Teachers Aid
Chalmers Road School
01.2002 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Wollongong
Certificate III in Health Services Assisstance - (HLT33115)
TAFE NSW
Diploma of Children's Services - (CHC50302)
TAFE NSW
Certificate I in Workplace Skills -
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Children's Services - (CHC30399
Traineeship