Lachlan Sumner
Lake Bunga,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic Endorsed Enrolled Nurse eager to contribute to your team's success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of position description and ongoing training required to professionally work within my scope of practice . I am motivated to learn, grow and excel within your workplace. I was awarded Employee of the Month at Japara Aged Care Facility two months into my career and multiple Kudos cards from the BRHS
co-ordinators recognising qualities during MET calls, 1:1 reassurance with patients & work ethic. I have enjoyed working within aged care and acute care and feel it has provided a very solid and rewarding foundation for my career as an EEN. I am now ready to take the next step in my life, leave my hometown and start the next adventure in Melbourne.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Endorsed Nurse
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Working within both rehab, surgical & general medicine I have continued to upskill and learn.
Entertainer
Self
12.2018 - Current
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented myself as a DJ
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, birthdays, social gatherings & DJ events
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Maddocks Garden's Residential aged care Bairnsdale
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Delivered medications via oral, s/c and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Japara Nursing Home
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Delivered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Analyzed care plans and upheld facilities policy and procedures.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Personal Care Attendant
Japara Aged Care Facility
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Cleaned residences and care areas to ensure comfort and safety of each client.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Primary School Certificate -
St Brendan's Primary School
Lakes EntranceDiploma of Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Gippsland
Bairnsdale09.2019
High School Diploma -
Nagle College
Bairnsdale12.2017
Skills
- Coordinating care
- Care summaries
- Preventive skin care
- Equipment care
- Emotional health care
- Direct care
- Emergency and preventive care
- Establishing care plans
- Patient care activities
- Basic patient care
- Care plan meetings
- Compassionate care
Professional Referees
1) Prangtip Sanjit
Registered Nurse / ANUM
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
0439113841
2) Rebecca Hall
Registered Nurse / NUM TAMBO Ward
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
0409526915
3) Paul Rosenquist
Aged Care Manager Maddocks garden
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
(03) 51503382
Timeline
Enrolled Endorsed Nurse
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
05.2022 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Maddocks Garden's Residential aged care Bairnsdale
05.2020 - 05.2022
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Japara Nursing Home
09.2019 - 05.2020
Personal Care Attendant
Japara Aged Care Facility
09.2019 - 01.2020
Entertainer
Self
12.2018 - Current
Primary School Certificate -
St Brendan's Primary School
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
TAFE Gippsland
High School Diploma -
Nagle College
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