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Leidys Aponte Rodriguez

South Yarra,VIC

Summary

Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and willing to learn in all areas. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

The Alfred Hospital - Acquired Brain Injury Ward
07.2024 - Current

Address: 260 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162

Contact details: (03) 9076 6000 - ABI


  • Helping patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as: Bathing and grooming, dressing and undressing, toileting and incontinence care, feeding assistance for those with swallowing difficulties.
  • Assisting with safe transfers, such as from bed to wheelchair.
  • Helping patients with ambulation using assistive devices (e.g., walkers or canes).
  • Positioning patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort.
  • Assisting with communication tools for patients with speech difficulties.
  • Monitoring patients' responses to stimuli and reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Taking and recording vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations).
  • Monitoring for changes in neurological status (e.g., level of consciousness, pupil responses).
  • Documenting and reporting any significant changes in behaviour, mood, or physical condition.
  • Providing companionship and encouragement to patients.
  • Ensuring that patients' rooms are clean and free of hazards.
  • Maintaining and adjusting adaptive equipment (e.g., braces, splints).
  • Preventing falls by ensuring proper use of crash mat, sensor alarms, or bed rails when needed.
  • Advocating for patients' needs and comfort in the healthcare setting.

Phlebotomist

4cyte Pathology
04.2023 - 07.2024


  • Conducted venipuncture with Vacutainer, butterfly and syringe technique, and other samples different from blood.
  • Provide care and first aid (ABC's technique) in patients having collection reactions.
  • Labeled tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as 4cyte protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy trolley with appropriate supplies.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.

Ancillary Health Technician

The Alfred Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023

Address: 55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

Contact details: (03) 9269 7600 - Downer Company

  • Transporting patients within policies and procedure of The Alfred Hospital.
  • Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of beds, wheelchairs and any device used to transport patients.
  • Documented transportation procedure through CAPS system. Adherence of infection control measurements when transporting any sample from and to laboratory.
  • Assist when log rolling patients under guidance of nursing staff/Manual handling technique.
  • Participating in blue code call with Emergency department team by transporting necessary equipment for advance resuscitation.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Undertaking Studies Period

Discover English, Australian Learning Group
05.2019 - 03.2023

Auditor Registered Nurse

Health Insurance ANAS WAYUU
06.2013 - 05.2019

Address: Cra. 16 # 16-31, Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia
Contact details: + 57 1 800 0962780


  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care through hotline of the company.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Auditory of primary hospitals for patients attended through the national diabetes and hypertension scheme.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Independent Employer
06.2012 - 05.2013

Address: Carrera 19 B # 16c - 57 Dangond, Cesar, Valledupar, Colombia
Contact details:
+ 57 310 352 4024

  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

General Hospitalization Registered Nurse

Valledupar Clinic
02.2012 - 05.2012

Address: Cl. 16 #15-15, Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia

Contact details: + 57 605 5748550


  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
  • Coordinating care and providing timely communication with key stakeholders including families and community providers to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Our Lady Of The Remedies Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011

Address: Cra. 12 #11A - 56, Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia

Contact details: + 57 57270053


  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Registered Nurse Educator

Caribbean Educational Corporation
01.2011 - 11.2011

Address: Calle 11 No 1-45 Youth Avenue, Cesar, Valledupar, Colombia

Contact details: + 57 55707382


  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning through classes in the laboratory of anatomy.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
  • Guide student through procedures and how to assist registered nurses.

Education

Postgraduate in Management And Quality in Health

Northern University
Colombia
10.2017

Bachelor in Nursing Science

Popular Of Cesar University
Colombia
07.2010

Honourable Mention in Investigation

Popular of Cesar University
Colombia
07.2010

Skills

  • Reading of EKG Rhythms
  • Triaging patients / Prioritization
  • Peripheral and Central IV lines management
  • Management of infusion pumps with titratable medications
  • Coordinate patients Personal Care and Needs
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • High Adaptability
  • Catheters management

Languages

High literacy and numeracy in both English and Spanish.

Nursing License


  • New Zealand, Board of Nursing: Nursing Council of New Zealand, ID number: - 346731.
  • Colombia, Board of Nursing: Organizacion Colegial de Enfermería (OCE) Registration number: 1065607329 - Active.
  • The United states, Board of Nursing : New Mexico Board of Nursing, Registration number: 70748 - Active.

Declaration

I hereby state that this curriculum vitae is true and correct and I declare that all the facts given above are genuine to the best of my knowledge and belief.


Name:Leidys Aponte R.


Signature:

New Zealand certifications

Nga Paerewa Te Tiriti Module 1

Nursing council 2023


Nga Paerewa Te Tiriti Module 2

Nursing council 2023


Foundations in Cultural Competence

Nursing council 2023

Certification


  • Certified Pathology collector, Signet institute - Australia, 2023.
  • Certified First aid and CPR provider, CPR first aid institute -Australia. 2022.
  • Certified Individual support, Australian Learning group - Australia, 2021.
  • Elder abuse Prevention - Department of health of Victoria , Australia, July 2020.
  • Infection Control Training - COVID 19 - Department of health of Victoria, Australia, 2020.


Timeline

Nursing Assistant

The Alfred Hospital - Acquired Brain Injury Ward
07.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

4cyte Pathology
04.2023 - 07.2024

Ancillary Health Technician

The Alfred Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023

Undertaking Studies Period

Discover English, Australian Learning Group
05.2019 - 03.2023

Auditor Registered Nurse

Health Insurance ANAS WAYUU
06.2013 - 05.2019

Home Health Registered Nurse

Independent Employer
06.2012 - 05.2013

General Hospitalization Registered Nurse

Valledupar Clinic
02.2012 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Our Lady Of The Remedies Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse Educator

Caribbean Educational Corporation
01.2011 - 11.2011


  • Certified Pathology collector, Signet institute - Australia, 2023.
  • Certified First aid and CPR provider, CPR first aid institute -Australia. 2022.
  • Certified Individual support, Australian Learning group - Australia, 2021.
  • Elder abuse Prevention - Department of health of Victoria , Australia, July 2020.
  • Infection Control Training - COVID 19 - Department of health of Victoria, Australia, 2020.


Postgraduate in Management And Quality in Health

Northern University

Bachelor in Nursing Science

Popular Of Cesar University

Honourable Mention in Investigation

Popular of Cesar University
Leidys Aponte Rodriguez