Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Placement
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lilian Sarpong

Croydon,VIC

Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Travel Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Support Worker

Carechoice
06.2018 - Current
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for child protection children daily.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and all incidents.

Aged Care Worker

Regis Aged Care
07.2016 - 02.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ramsey Health
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Check, prepare and administer all medications in accordance with state legislation and organisational policies and procedures
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Continually provide the highest level of nursing care in a timely manner each rostered shift
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surgical Unit/Aged Care Worker

Skilled Medical
09.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Foundation Studies -

Deakin College
Burwood

Working With Children( Current)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
Burwood, VIC
10.2020

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Emotional Support
  • Strategic Planning
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Clinical Placement

2020

Eastern Heath Box Hill Hospital- AMB2 6.2 Medical Ward 7th SEP-11 OCT 2020

Key Responsibilities:

  • Successfully managed and maintained load of 4 patients by the end of placement.
  • Successfully became familiar with hospital policies and procedures
  • Effective communication skills to interact with patients, family, Preceptors and Allied Health team
  • Developed effective Critical thinking and wider knowledge on patient diagnosis

Jesse McPherson Private Hospital- 31 North Cardiac Ward 13th- 24th July 2020

Key Responsibilities :

  • Prepared and managed IV therapy, blood transfusions and oral medications
  • Aided with post operative care plan for TAVI,CABGS and Angiogram
  • Assisted the ALS team whilst earnestly performing CPR
  • Assisted with cardiac monitoring using an ECG system

Eastern Health Boxhill Hospital- Surgical Ward 7.2 4th May -17th May 2020

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assisted with post operative care plans for Colorectal Procedures
  • Formulate and Manage IV therapy, continuous infusion and Patient controlled Analgesia
  • Successfully followed wound dressing plan and applied adequate dressing.
  • Successfully managed and applied colostomy bags when due for change

2019

Monash Health (Emergency Department Clayton) 13th May-26 May 2019

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed to insert a catheter on various patients.
  • Successfully performed a head to toe assessment on every patient in the waiting room.
  • Successfully performed numerous venipuncture and getting them first shot.
  • Successfully administered IV antibiotics on a variety of patients with good time management

Monash Health (Mental Health)

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strongly Performed a Mental state examination, risk assessment, discharge and admission paperwork
  • Successfully completed intramuscular(IM) antipsychotic depots and oral medications
  • Observed ECT procedures on patients and uphold pre and post Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures

2018

Knox Private Hospital (Tandarrah Orthopedic Ward) 22oct- 12 November 2018

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisted with post-operative care plans for total knee Replacement (TKR) and Hip Replacement Procedure
  • Successfully assessed Patient’s Pain Management and given Analgesia as charted and PRN
  • Successfully interpreted patients vital signs and escalated when needed for medical Review

Monash Health ( Community In Reach) 2 July- 6July

Key Responsibilities:

  • Successfully performed complex wound care to chronic ulcers patients
  • Assisted with preparation of syringe driver, PEG removal, NGT removal and aspiration and SPC insertion
  • Implemented and provided continuity of care and support in daily activities for amputee, acquired
    brain injury and palliative patient
  • Successfully documented all patient notes and scheduled bookings for their next appointment.

Accomplishments

  • Student Mentor at Deakin
  • Smoke free Representative at Deakin

Certification

*Top up for child protection Certification

* Student mentor Certification

* Aged care/ Disability certificate

* Manual Handing Certificate

* CPR certificate

* Food Handling Certificate

References

Iman Ahmed

M:0416417442

E: iahmed@carechoice.net.au

Sheilla Orozco

M:0452363192

E: shiellaorozco@gmail.com

Stuti Ahuja

M:0416417442

E: stutiahuja98@gmail.com

Anne Weber ( Clinical Educator)

M:99756635

E:Anne.Weber@easternhealth.org.au

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, Med Surgical Unit/Aged Care Worker

Skilled Medical
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ramsey Health
11.2021 - 08.2023

Residential Youth Support Worker

Carechoice
06.2018 - Current

Aged Care Worker

Regis Aged Care
07.2016 - 02.2023

Foundation Studies -

Deakin College

Working With Children( Current)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
Lilian Sarpong