Lorena-Raluca Istrate
Torrensville
Summary
Enthusiastic nursing student who recently completed a neurosurgery placement at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. This experience confirmed my passion for nursing and helping others, and I'm eager to continue growing my clinical and communication skills while providing compassionate, person-centred care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Therapist
Embellish Beauty Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for client safety.
- Built strong client relationships through high-quality service and effective communication skills.
Hospitality Worker
Our Place @Willunga Hill
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient operations.
- Delivered excellent customer service in high-pressure settings.
Various Casual Roles
Farm & Backpacking Work
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Tax Clerk/Tax Accountant Assistant
Treuhand Weser-Ems
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed administrative and financial documentation accurately.
- Strengthened organisation and attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01-2027
Certificate of Vocational Training - Accounting
BBS Wechloy
Oldenburg, Germany03-2018
Skills
- Patient care and assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- High hygiene and infection control standards
- Time management and reliability
- Proficient in using Sunrise EMR
Languages
English
German
Romanian
Timeline
Beauty Therapist
Embellish Beauty Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Our Place @Willunga Hill
08.2020 - 03.2023
Various Casual Roles
Farm & Backpacking Work
10.2019 - 08.2020
Tax Clerk/Tax Accountant Assistant
Treuhand Weser-Ems
04.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Adelaide
Certificate of Vocational Training - Accounting
BBS Wechloy
Clinical Placement Experience
Royal Adelaide Hospital - Neurosurgery Ward (Placement) - July-August 2025
- Provided patient-centred care in a fast-paced neurosurgical environment
- Assisted with basic nursing care, patient hygiene, feeding, mobility
- Took vital signs, neurological observations, blood glucose and ketone levels, accurately documenting them in Sunrise EMR
- Prepared and delivered handover at the end of shifts and wrote detailed patient notes
- Developed strong communication and teamwork skills with the multidisciplinary team
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