Mae Faller

Dynamic final-year nursing student with a strong academic foundation and diverse clinical experience across acute, aged care, and community settings. Demonstrates critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning while delivering safe, person-centred care. Experienced in wound care, palliative support, stoma management, and therapeutic communication, with a strong focus on inclusive, evidence-based, and ethical practice.

Bentley Hospital (Ward 7 - Mental Health Unit)

June to July 2025 – 160 hours

• Completed comprehensive mental state examinations (MSEs) and risk assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assisted with admission and discharge processes, including patient orientation, completion of risk forms, and patient/family education.
• Applied de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to manage agitation, aggression, and anxiety, promoting a safe ward environment.
• Supported patients in activities of daily living (ADLs), recovery-focused care, and psychosocial interventions that fostered autonomy and wellbeing.
• Observed and participated in the administration, monitoring, and documentation of high-risk medications, including clozapine initiation and lithium therapy, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Performed physical health assessments to support holistic care and monitor comorbidities.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers in care planning and review meetings.
• Provided patient education on medication adherence, symptom management, and coping strategies to enhance health literacy and recovery.
• Adhered to the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA) requirements in documentation, observation, and escalation of patients under involuntary treatment orders.

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (G74 - General Medical Ward)

January to February 2025 - 160 hours

• Completed admission and discharge documentation in alignment with hospital protocols.
• Performed pre- and post-operative assessments and monitoring, including vital signs and surgical site evaluation.
• Conducted neurovascular and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk assessments.
• Performed full Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) neurological assessments and documented findings accurately.
• Supported asthma and COPD management, including administering relievers, preventer, nebulisers, and performing asthma first aid.
• Administered prescribed medications via inhalation, rectal, vaginal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes.
• Participated in pharmacological pain management by administering prescribed analgesia within scope.
• Assessed, recorded, and managed blood glucose levels; responded to hypo- and hyperglycaemic events and provided patient education on diabetes management.
• Performed wound care, including the removal of sutures and staples, and monitored healing progress.
• Assisted with enteral feeding and medication administration via nasogastric (NGT), nasojejunal (NJT), and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.
• Assessed peripheral IV sites and provided care for PIVAS and midline devices.
• Removed peripheral IV cannulas and administered IV bolus medications and infusions (via gravity, pump, burette, or mini bag) under supervision.
• Observed the checking, administration, and documentation process for Schedule 4 and 8 medications.
• Performed 12-lead ECGs and recognised key cardiac rhythms, including sinus rhythm, tachycardia, bradycardia, asystole, and pulseless VT/VF.

MyVISTA, BALCATTA (Aged Care)

July 2024 - 80 hours

• Maintained hand hygiene and adhered to infection control protocols, including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Provided support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bedpan, urinal, continence aid application, hygiene, oral care, grooming, and bed making.
• Assessed and maintained patients' skin integrity, including performing pressure injury risk assessments.
• Assisted with manual handling, including repositioning, mobility, and transfers using equipment such as slide sheets and hoists.
• Conducted falls risk assessments and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk assessments.
• Provided ISOBAR clinical handovers to ensure effective communication during patient transitions.
• Performed physical assessments and obtained patient history, focusing on cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, gastrointestinal, and neurovascular systems.
• Assisted in the care of indwelling catheters (IDC) and suprapubic catheters (SPC), including measuring and emptying bags and checking catheter patency.
• Performed and recorded bladder scans and maintained fluid balance charts.
• Conducted urinalysis and applied clean and aseptic techniques in wound care, including performing simple dressings and using the Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT).
• Performed pain assessments and provided non-pharmacological pain management.