A dedicated new graduate registered nurse seeking a challenging role in a healthcare setting to apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and provide high-quality, evidence-based care while further developing professional expertise.
· Worked as an IT Service Desk Intern in SCU while completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree
· Assisted students and staff members inquiring IT related questions
· Due to obtaining AHPRA registration as an RN in DEC 2023
· Current First Aid and CPR
· Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
· Valid National Police Check
· Flu Vaccine 2023
· Australian Driver's License
· COVID-19 fully Vaccinated
· Infection Control Training - COVID 19
· Participation in Bright Futures Mentoring Program in SCU
Orthopaedic Ward H3 East| Robina Hospital | OCT 22
· Provided care to patients with various musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
· Provided accurate clinical handover to the nursing staff and progress notes
· Responsible for the care of 4 patients
· Performed vital signs, blood glucose check, administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, preparation of IV medication, administration, and removal, wound care, and bowel assessment
Complex Medical Unit H2 East | Robina Hospital | AUG 22
· Provided care to patients with various mental health conditions and behavioural symptoms
· Assisted the registered nurses in taking vital signs and administering medications for patients’ mental health conditions
· Provided accurate clinical handover to the nursing staff
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatients
· Performed vital signs, blood glucose & ketone level check, and administered subcutaneous injections including insulin, an aerosolized medication by a nebulizer
Cordyline – Extended Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit | Robina Hospital | OCT 21
· Provided care to patients with various mental health conditions
· Clinically assessed patients’ mental states by communicating with patients
· Assisted the Registered Nursing Staff in taking vital signs and administering medications for patients’ mental health conditions
· Provided accurate clinical handover to the Nursing Staff
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatients
· Performed vital signs, blood glucose level check, waist circumference and weight, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
General Medical Ward | Gold Coast University Hospital | JUL 20
· Assisted in showering, transfers, feeding and performing pad changes
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatient
· Provided accurate clinical handover to the Nursing Staff
· Provided care to patients with reduced function and dementia
· Assisted RN in providing patients with oral medication
· Performed vital signs, blood glucose level check, bladder scan, subcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections
Blood Disorder/Cancer Ward | Gold Coast University Hospital | MAR 20
· Provided care to patients with Leukaemia conditions
· Assisted the Registered Nursing Staff in taking vital signs and in responding to the needs of inpatients
· Provided accurate clinical handover to the Nursing Staff
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatients
· Performed vital signs, blood glucose level check, subcutaneous injections (Novorapid) and ECG
· Assisted in showering, transfers, feeding and performing pad changes
Cardiac Ward | Pindara Private Hospital | OCT 19
· Worked alongside Registered Nursing Staff in providing care to cardiac inpatients who present with conditions including heart failure (left/right, systolic/diastolic), coronary artery disease, valve disease and patients with a history of stroke
· Performed ECG and monitored vital signs in a safe nature
· Assisted in showering, transfers, feeding and performing pad changes
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatients
Neuroscience Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit | Gold Coast University Hospital | SEP - OCT 19
· Provided care for inpatients requiring rehabilitation post stroke, brain injuries and other neurological disorders
· Performed vital sign observations and subcutaneous injections
· Assisted RN in providing patients with oral medication
· Assisted in showering, transfers, feeding and performing pad changes
· Responsible for the care of 4 inpatients
Residential Aged Care | Bupa Merrimac | JUL 18
· Provided care to a residential aged care population for residents with complex pain disorders, reduced function and dementia
· Assisted in showering, transfers, feeding, walking and performing pad changes
· Managed a high resident load
Position: Clinical Facilitator – Entry to Practice
Work: Robina Hospital
Phone number: 07 5626 8478
Email: neil.vanrooyen@health.qld.gov.au
Position: IT Service Desk Manager
Work: Southern Cross University
Phone number: 0407 007 188
Email: colleen.cunningham@scu.edu.au