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Overview
Work History
Education
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Licensure & Certifications
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MAIMU FOFANAH

Brisbane

Summary

Compassionate Graduate Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing and extensive clinical placement experiences across emergency, mental health health, medical-surgical, and primary care settings. Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, effective communication, and culturally safe, patient-centred care. Brings valuable experience from mental health and disability support roles, with proven ability to manage medications, de-escalate crises, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. Highly motivated to grow professionally and contribute positively to a supportive team.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Support Worker

Aruma
2024 - Current
  • Supported youth in developing coping strategies and life skills through individual and group activities.
  • Assisted in creating and implementing engaging programming tailored to diverse needs of youth participants.
  • Monitored progress of youth, providing feedback to ensure positive outcomes and personal growth.
  • Collaborated with families and community resources to facilitate comprehensive support for youth development.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.

Residential Youth Worker

Edmen
2022 - 2023
  • Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioural concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

AIN - Mental Health

Metro North Health
2019 - 2021
  • Provided individualized support to clients with mental health challenges, fostering a safe environment.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing personalized care plans tailored to client needs.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Assisted psychiatrists and therapists in gathering data for assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
  • Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Torrens University Australia
Brisbane, QLD
01-2025

Certificate IV - Child Youth & Family Intervention

Arizona College
Brisbane, QLD
01-2023

Diploma of Healthcare -

Griffith College
Brisbane, QLD
01-2020

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • IV therapy & fluid balance monitoring
  • Pain assessment & management
  • Comprehensive patient assessment & care planning
  • Vital signs, BGL & ECG monitoring
  • Wound care & infection prevention
  • Mental state examination & risk assessment
  • Therapeutic communication & patient education
  • Crisis intervention & de-escalation
  • ISBAR handover & clinical documentation
  • Documentation & clinical charting
  • Cultural safety & patient advocacy

Licensure & Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Registration Number: NMW0002872405 

Expiry: 31/05/2026 


Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Current 

First Aid - Current 

Clinical Placement

Oxley Medical Centre - Primary Healthcare 

  • Conducted patient health history and physical assessments
  • Removed sutures and staples under supervision
  • Performed ECG
  • Performed wound care under supervision
  • Chronic disease monitoring


Princess Alexandra Hospital - Medical Assessment & Planning Unit (MAPU) 

  • Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and activities of daily living
  • Conducted focused patient assessments and monitored vital signs
  • Assisted with IV medication preparation and fluid balance monitoring under supervision
  • Accurately documented patient care and progress in medication records


Logan Hospital - Emergency Department 

  • Assisted within emergency triage workflows, prioritising patient care based on clinical acuity
  • Applied and removed ECG leads and supported cardiac monitoring
  • Prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications under supervision
  • Escorted patients to diagnostic imaging while ensuring safety and effective communication


Belmont Private Hospital - Mental Health 

  • Conducted mental state examination and comprehensive psychosocial assessments
  • Performed suicide and self-harm risk assessments under supervision
  • Assisted with and administered psychotropic medications under RN supervision
  • Facilitated and participated in therapeutic group activities and patient engagement


Sunnybank Private Hospital - Medical/Surgical 

  • Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
  • Provided oxygen therapy, nebuliser setup, and stoma care
  • Completed post-operative assessments including airway, breathing, circulation, wounds, and drains
  • Conducted pain assessments and supported pain management strategies


Timeline

Youth Support Worker

Aruma
2024 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Edmen
2022 - 2023

AIN - Mental Health

Metro North Health
2019 - 2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Torrens University Australia

Certificate IV - Child Youth & Family Intervention

Arizona College

Diploma of Healthcare -

Griffith College
MAIMU FOFANAH