Lyndsay Chirchir

• Coordinated and scheduled new students orientation in the aged care setting.
• Directed day-to-day operations of clinical placements, supervised and evaluate students performance.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Scheduled educational activities to drive mission, values and policies and procedures of an aged care organization.
• Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students
• Oversaw learning needs of student nurses.
• Facilitated hands-on training sessions for students, increasing their confidence in performing complex procedures and improving overall quality of care.
• Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
• Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
• Implemented interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
• Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
• Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
• Maintained student attendance records and grades using pebble pad and E-ncas.
• Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
• Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
• Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
• Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
• Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
• Prepared course materials such as assignment and handouts to facilitate achivement of student objectives.

• Contribution to curriculum development ensuring inclusiveness of First Nation nurse’s needs and culture.
• Teaching including marking, course work development and delivery of live, online education sessions.
• Sourcing relevant resources to be added to the Learners resources,
• Maintenance of the eLearning Management System; Moodle,
• Positively influence learner engagement and retention
• Record and analyse data on Learner and Mentor activity,
• Supporting the greater team in meeting Program Key Performance Indicators
• Coordinate and deliver on the programs outcomes & objectives aligned with ACCPA’s Workforce
Strategy and the unit’s strategic objectives.
• Assist in the identification and development of products, programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Ensure activities are delivered within scope, on time and within budget.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met within required timeframes.
• Consistently monitor learner progress and identify learners most likely at risk of non-completion and
implement strategies to improve learner engagement.
• Support and maintain relevant hubs and portals.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovation, opportunities to optimise and streamline
processes and procedures.
• Build and nurture stakeholder relationships through regular communication.
• Represent ACCPA at relevant forums, meetings, conferences, and network events as required.
• Identify funding opportunities which supports the development of products and services.
• Continuously scan the workforce environment to ensure that knowledge around the aged care
workforce and industry development requirements are current and reflective of sector requirements.
• Other tasks as directed by the General Manager Services & Sector Capacity that promote ACCPA
strategy and business objectives.
• Behave consistent with ACCPA values when interacting with staff, Members, and stakeholders.
• Comply with all ACCPA work health and safety policies and procedures.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Ensuring compliance with Aged Care legislation and regulatory standards.
• Implementing Infection Control measures, managing PPE, and overseeing Covid-19 protocols.
• Developing and executing Falls prevention strategies for resident safety.
• Conducting detailed Health Assessments of elderly individuals to provide tailored care plans.
• Managing nursing care for complex conditions, such as Parkinson's Disease, ensuring patient-centered care.
• Providing compassionate care for residents in decline, focusing on comfort and dignity.
• Delivering specialized Dementia Care with an emphasis on cognitive support and quality of life.
• Applying a holistic Palliative Care approach to support end-of-life care needs.
• Utilizing strong communication skills to foster teamwork and effective patient care coordination.
• Managing Wound Care and promoting skin integrity for aged care residents.
• Supporting residents' well-being through proper Nutrition and Hydration management.
• Leading and supervising nursing teams in high-care, acute care, palliative, dementia, wound care, and chronic illness management settings.
• Promoting re-enablement and wellness programs, emphasizing holistic resident care.
• Conducting comprehensive health assessments and efficiently delegating tasks to nursing staff.
• Building therapeutic relationships with residents using person-centered care principles.
• Continuously developing clinical competencies while ensuring adherence to aged care legislation and best practices.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.