Linda Frimpomaa Oduro
Giralang,ACT
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic new graduate RN with vast experience with the elderly and disabled people. Seeking a new graduate position with Calvary Public Hospital. With exceptional work ethic and energy to learn new skills and enthused to be able to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Queanbeyan Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Received ambulance admitted patients including handover from paramedics and assisting with triage work
- Placed patients on monitors, conduct ECG and submit to attending Doctor for Review
- Administer medication, IM injection and dressed wounds under supervision
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Managed three patients per shift, and confidently put patients on monitor conduct ECG for Doctors evaluation.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
National Capital Private Hospital, Bruce ACT
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted and recorded patients detail such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure
- Take 2-3 patient loads per shift and report to buddy RN their conditions and write progress notes
- Buddy with RN to administer medications
- Prime IV fluids, calculated rate and volume
- Write nursing notes and participated in patients handover.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Calvary Bruce Private, Calvary Bruce
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Supported the anaesthetist by preparing specialist equipment, devices, and drugs
- Worked with the scrub and scout nurses to provide instruments and other materials as required during the surgery
- Observed a laparoscopic surgery in the operation theatre
- ACHIEVEMENT
- Confidently conducted pre-operative checks under the supervision of an RN
- Able to recognise signs of deterioration and report to the RN
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Conducted and recorded patients details such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure
- Participated in patient handover to other allied health professionals
- Handed 3 patients load per shift and cater for their needs.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
, The Canberra Hospital, The Canberra Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Successfully arranged patients folder under each assigned Doctor
- Gained valuable knowledge about eyes and its associated diseases
- Gained valuable knowledge about sterile field and aseptic technique
- Supported the scout nurse in setting up equipment needed for surgery
- Gained knowledge of how counting equipment’s and other materials are necessary in the theatre.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital (TCH)
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Disability Support Worker
Valma Disability Support Ser.
02.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Care
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT06.2023
Certificate IV Community Development -
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT12.2019
Certificate III in Individual Support And Ageing -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT06.2019
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Continuous Education
- Discharge Planning
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Administer Medication
- Microsoft Office
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Catheter Monitoring
- Infection Control Standards
Accomplishments
- Communication - Well developed communication skills gained from the university, Clinical Placements and through Assistant-in-Nursing role at Southern Cross Care and Support Worker at Valmar Disability Support Services
- Critical Thinking- Recognised as an active learner by Supervisors; able to process information and link the signs and symptoms with the primary cause of disease or condition achieved through Nursing Practice subjects at university
- Teamwork - Strong ability to work as part of a team, evidenced through my years on the field as a student nurse and years of employement
- And demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.
Refrees
Jisna Xavier Panakaparambil
Registered Nurse
The Canberra Hospital 5B
Email: Jisnapxavier@gmail.com
Mob- 0469801780
Peachy Alcos
Clinical Facilitator
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Email: Peachy.Alcos1@calvarycare.org.au
Mob-0415561465
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Queanbeyan Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
National Capital Private Hospital, Bruce ACT
04.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Calvary Bruce Private, Calvary Bruce
01.2023 - 02.2023
Disability Support Worker
Valma Disability Support Ser.
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
, The Canberra Hospital, The Canberra Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
The Canberra Hospital (TCH)
04.2020 - 04.2020
Assistant in Nursing
Southern Cross Care
04.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Canberra
Certificate IV Community Development -
Canberra Institute of Tech
Certificate III in Individual Support And Ageing -
Canberra Institute of Technology
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