Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Career Focus - Content
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Linda Maree Schneider

Mt Gambier

Summary

Enthusiastic 25-year-old Enrolled Nurse at Sheoak Lodge in Millicent, SA, with a Diploma of Nursing and various certifications. Demonstrated commitment and adaptability through roles at Bordertown Hospital and current position. Recognized for organizational skills, honesty, dedication, and punctuality. Motivated to lead the team and eager to enhance skills while pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing, set to complete in 2026.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

Sheoak Lodge Aged Care
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, subcut and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.

Placment Mount Gambier Hospital

8 Week - ELA 4 Placement
01.2025 - 03.2025

High Dependency Unit in Mount Gambier Hospital - under the supervision of the RN

  • Medication administration, Oral, IV, SC, IM, NGT.
  • Assisted in Management of PCA, Ketamine infusions, Insulin infusions, epidurals.
  • Assisted in the management and Care for IVC, IDC, Arterial lines, HIFLOW, Bellovac drain, Nasal cannula and O2.
  • Monitoring vital signs, reporting deteriorating patient.
  • Documenting on RDR, FBC, progress note, PAINAID.
  • 1-2 management of acutely unwell patient.
  • Attending and assisting in code blues.
  • POC bloods and basic interpretation of blood results.
  • Care of the post-operative patient and patient with sepsis.

Placement Royal Adelaide Hospital

4 Week - ELA 3 Placement
05.2024 - 06.2024

Haematology unit in RAH - under the supervision of RN.

  • Completed and Monitored vital signs
  • 2 x Patient load
  • Bedside handover
  • Recognising and responding to acute deterioration
  • MET calls
  • Comprehensive nursing assessments
  • Documentation, FBC, Progress note's, RDR.

Casual Enrolled Nurse/ PCA worker

Bordertown Memorial Hospital Charla Lodge Aged Care
06.2020 - 05.2023

PCA

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed challenging behaviours in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.

EN

  • Administered medications via oral, subcut and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections. Provided care during COVID 19 outbreaks.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Education

Nursing

University of South Australia
Mount Gambier, SA
09.2026

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Tafe SA
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2022

Certificate III - Individual Support

Tafe
Mount Gambier, SA
12.2020

Certificate III - Education Support

Tafe
Cairns, QLD
12.2018

RSA certificate - Responsible Service in Alcohol

Tafe
Cairns, QLD
12.2018

High School Diploma - Year 12

Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale, QLD
12.2016

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Positive attitude
  • Honest
  • Team coordination
  • Basic Life Support
  • Manage challenging Behaviours
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate care
  • Working within a Multidisciplinary team
  • Nursing assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient and Family education
  • Infection control
  • Health promotion
  • Wound management
  • Diabetes management
  • Palliative care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Certificate III individual support ageing
  • Girl guide leader
  • Sports Vigoro captain
  • Travelled overseas
  • Own vehicle with driver's license
  • Certificate III in education support
  • RSA

Career Focus - Content

I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Nursing, which should be completed by 2026 as my last 8-week placement will be at Millicent Community health from July to September. My main career focus is to be hopefully accepted in the TPPP in 2026, eventually been offered a job as a registered nurse. I am really interested in developing critical thinking skills in acute nursing such as ICU or ED. This is because I’ve predominantly worked in aged care and very minimal experiences in these areas.

Personal Information

Age: 25

References

  • Cynthia James, Mount Gambier Hospital, 0469 855 832, Cynthia.James@sa.gov.au
  • Eliza Mewett, Mount Gambier Hospital, 0423 837 800, Eliza.Mewett@sa.gov.au
  • Georgia Maybank, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 0466526097, Georgia.Maybank@sa.gov.au
  • Karen Pietsch, Bordertown Hospital, 08 8752 9000, Karen.Pietsch@sa.gov.au
  • Jessica Parker, Mount Gambier Hospital, 0436 694 391, Jessica.Parker@sa.gov.au
  • Sarah Mott, Tafe SA, (08) 8417 0326, sarah.mott@tafesa.edu.au
  • Shakira Pignotti, 0419 995 061, SHikera_01@hotmail.com
  • Melissa Perry, Bordertown Hospital, 08 8752 9000, MelissaPerry@sa.gov.au

Timeline

Placment Mount Gambier Hospital

8 Week - ELA 4 Placement
01.2025 - 03.2025

Placement Royal Adelaide Hospital

4 Week - ELA 3 Placement
05.2024 - 06.2024

Enrolled Nurse

Sheoak Lodge Aged Care
05.2023 - Current

Casual Enrolled Nurse/ PCA worker

Bordertown Memorial Hospital Charla Lodge Aged Care
06.2020 - 05.2023

Nursing

University of South Australia

Diploma in Nursing - Nursing

Tafe SA

Certificate III - Individual Support

Tafe

Certificate III - Education Support

Tafe

RSA certificate - Responsible Service in Alcohol

Tafe

High School Diploma - Year 12

Gordonvale State High School
Linda Maree Schneider