Lachlan Hurstfield

• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
• Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
• Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.

I spent two weeks in the Cardiac ward, one week on the morning shift and the second week on the afternoon shift.

I looked after patients with telemetry monitoring, while also doing ECGs. and learning more about heart rhythms and how they affect patients.While also doing basic observations, medication rounds, and filling out care plans and progress notes.

• I worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to the nurse in charge for resolution.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

I Spent two weeks in the outpatient area in the Gold Coast

• Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
• Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
• Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
• Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
• Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.

I did two weeks of placements in the Cardiac ward, Doing the morning shift one week and the afternoon shifts the second week. I improved my ECG skills and learned how to read telemetry monitoring while learning a little about the different types of heart rhythms. While also doing basic observations, medication rounds, and filling out care plans and progress notes.

• I worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Employed knowledge of growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to the age of patients.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to the nurse in charge for resolution.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the patient's optimum level of wellness.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

I spent 2 weeks in the rehabilitation ward looking after patients who were post-knee and hip operations. While also doing basic observations, medication rounds, and filling out care plans and progress notes.

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the RN.
• Reviewed charts, doctor notes, and test results to gather information on patients.
• Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
• Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
• Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.