Madeleine Boyce
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
My background in early childhood education provides a solid foundation of skills highly transferable to nursing. Educators in early childhood develop strong communication skills, essential for patient interactions in nursing, as well as active listening and empathy, which enhance patient-centered care. Managing young children requires patience, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure—traits that are equally valuable in fast-paced healthcare settings. Additionally, early childhood educators are trained in safety protocols, basic first aid, and monitoring developmental milestones, all of which relate to the observation, assessment, and prioritization skills required in nursing. This foundation supports a smooth transition into nursing roles that emphasize compassionate care, adaptability, and a proactive approach to health and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning and Care
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for leading a team of educators within the classroom setting.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children through professional communication skills.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on evidence based practice.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues on development of weekly learning programs, sharing best practices to improve overall child development in the classroom.
- Assessed children's learning and development through observation and comprehensive documentation.
- First Aid Officer, responsible for conducting regular inspections of first aid kits and performing safety audits throughout the center.
Assistant Educator
The Brook Early Education and Care
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted to create a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
Casual Relief Educator
Carmichael Kids
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with room educators, parents and children to provide safe and educational experiences.
- Cultivated strong time management skills essential for coordinating and covering staff break schedules effectively.
- Executed room programs by accurately following established instructions and guidelines.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among families, children and educators.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
Australian Catholic University
Banyo, QLD06-2026
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Skills Management Institute
Brisbane, QLD01-2022
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australian Skills Management Institute
Brisbane, QLD08-2018
Skills
- Comprehensive medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Pre-and post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Therapeutic communication
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
- ADL assistance
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emotional regulation
- Risk assessments and MSE's
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- NDIS worker screening check
- Working with children check (bluecard)
- Police check
- Mask Fit Testing
- Blood Safe – Clinical Transfusion Practice
- ieMR
- Metro North Cytotoxic Safety Training
- Metro North Infection Control Awareness
- Metro North OVP - Behaviour Awareness
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Induction
- Prevention and Management of MSD
- Code of Conduct
- First-Response Evacuation Instructions
Timeline
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning and Care
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Educator
The Brook Early Education and Care
06.2018 - 09.2021
Casual Relief Educator
Carmichael Kids
02.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
Australian Catholic University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Skills Management Institute
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australian Skills Management Institute
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