Liza Canas
Parmelia,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Enrolled Nurse with experience as an assistant in nursing in hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to implement care plans and coordinate discharge processes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong communicator with a commitment to infection control and compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Fremantle Hospital
Fremantle, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Student Enrolled Nurse
Fremantle Hospital
Fremantle, WA
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Student Enrolled Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
Cooloongup, WA
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Student Enrolled Nurse
Aegis Carrington
Hamilton , WA
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Assistant in Nursing
HealthCare Australia Agency
Perth, Australia
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan
- Worked alongside certified RN to check vitals and tend to patient need
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills
- Answered call bells and supported patient comfort and safety
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Provided companionship and 1:1 special care for patients
- Assisting ADLs to patients
Assistant Childcare Educator
Lollipops Child Care Centre
Lake Coogee, Australia
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
- Promote exploration and learning through play
- Support children with emotional regulation issues to learn improved social skills
- Creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere in the classroom
Community Support Worker
Assign PTY LTD
Kewdale, Australia
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Providing personal care assistance such as grooming, bathing and dressing
- Assisting with social and community access including doctor's visits, groceries and leisure
- Providing emotional support
- Assessing other client needs
- Monitoring and reporting on clients' progress
- Help with domestic duties like cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping and washing
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)(PRAC-2 Weeks)
Opal Murdoch Aged Care
Murdoch, Australia
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Assisted patients meals by physically feeding patients and safe positioning
- Carried out duties of helping patients with ADL's including showering, oral hygiene, dressing and grooming
- Utilized safe manual handling techniques
- Performed effective hand hygiene to prevent and control infection within healthcare facility
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (PRAC- 2 Weeks)
St. John Of God Health Care
Murdoch, Australia
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Ensured that patient's room is clean and tidy and making bed and changing linens for patients
- Helped in serving food and drinks to patients
- Performed safe manual handling including transfer of patients
Primary Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education (Ubay District)
Ubay, Philippines
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Make lesson everyday
- Read and evaluate the curriculum to suit children's educational needs
- Plan and organize lessons to meet the educational needs of children
- Create a good environment
- Attend seminars and make professional progress
- Build a good and harmonious relationship with different stakeholders
- Assess and report children's progress and development
- Make an action plan to improve the learning of the students
- Extend hours to do tutors for children who are struggling in different areas or subjects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines03.2016
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Perth, WASkills
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Registered EN by WA nursing board
- Inpatient care
- Catheter maintenance
- Nursing assessments
- Medical chart management
- Patient education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
Certification
- Western Australian 'CA' Class Driver's License
- Registered Enrolled Nurse
- Certificate III In Health Services Assistant (Acute Care), South Metropolitan TAFE, 03/2022
- Certificate III In Health Services Assistant, South Metropolitan TAFE, 03/2022
- Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care, Training Unlimited, 03/2021
- Licensed Professional Teacher, Philippines
License
Western Australian 'CA' Class Driver's License, Registered Enrolled Nurse
References
Leesa Kerr, Nurse Manager Staff Allocation, South Metropolitan Health Service, Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group, 9431 2156, 9431 2445, Leesa.kerr@health.wa.gov.au
Trainings And Education Sessions
- Basic Life Support and First Aid Training
- Manual Handling (Online and Practical Training)
- Emergency Procedures and Fire Safety (Online and Practical Training)
- Aseptic Non-Touched Technique (Online and Practical Training)
- Mandatory Reporting Online Module Training
- Management of Workplace Aggression (Online and Practical Training)
- Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Online Training
- Medication Competency for Carers (MedComp) Training
Personal Information
Residency: Permanent Residence
Timeline
Student Enrolled Nurse
Fremantle Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Student Enrolled Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024
Student Enrolled Nurse
Aegis Carrington
08.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant in Nursing
Fremantle Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
HealthCare Australia Agency
11.2022 - 05.2023
Community Support Worker
Assign PTY LTD
11.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)(PRAC-2 Weeks)
Opal Murdoch Aged Care
10.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (PRAC- 2 Weeks)
St. John Of God Health Care
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Childcare Educator
Lollipops Child Care Centre
05.2021 - 05.2023
Primary Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education (Ubay District)
06.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Holy Name University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
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