Maddison Birrell
Whittlesea,VIC
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to patient needs with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Laurimar Primary School
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the care, feeding, manual handling and toileting of a student with a severe motor disability.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of children.
- Assisted children with behavioural challenges and medical diagnoses that impacted their learning.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
First Aid Provider
Laurimar Primary School
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Disability Support Worker
YMCA Disability Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC10.2023
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Whittlesea Secondary College
Whittlesea, VIC12.2018
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Student Support
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student Behaviour and Progress Reporting
- Safety Optimization
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Managing Medication Schedules
- Grooming and Bathing
Additional Information
Naomi Roberts / Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educator
nlroberts@bendigohealth.org.au
0408 713 859
Janelle Leech / Critical Care Clinical Nurse Educator
jleech@bendigohealth.org.au
0417 453 405
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Laurimar Primary School
12.2021 - Current
First Aid Provider
Laurimar Primary School
12.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
YMCA Disability Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Whittlesea Secondary College
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