Makaela Griffiths
QLD
Summary
Proficient and caring Endorsed Enrolled Nurse offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I am analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations.
I am a caring and compassionate Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to stressful situations and emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
The area's I have specialized in as a Scrub/Scout Nurse is General and Colorectal surgery, endoscopy, dermatology/plastics surgery and have a small amount of experience in gynaecology and dental surgery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrub/Scout Perioperative Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Adhered to all relevant regulatory and accreditation guidelines, ensuring consistent compliance with established perioperative nursing standards.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in the operating room.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical emergency situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated clinical knowledge continuously by attending professional development courses focused on current trends and advancements in perioperative nursing practice.
- Streamlined workflows within the operating room through regular collaboration with colleagues on best practices and process improvements.
- Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Reduced surgery preparation time through efficient coordination with surgical team members and proper organization of equipment.
- Prepared OT by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in patient transfer and manual handling techniques.
AIN/Instrument/Scope Technician
Healthscope Gold Coast/Sunnybank Private
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Ensure appropriate collection, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, functionality checks, application of sterile barrier system, sterilisation, and distribution of reusable medical devices (RMDs) used for surgical and other procedures
- Ensure reprocessing is completed in a timely manner
- Works within my scope of practice and practices professionally and ethically according to the aims, objectives, and core values of Healthscope
- Participates in the identification, design and implementation of quality improvement activities including policy review and development, self-initiated and directed by other members of Healthscope
- Ensure that all documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner
- Works positively individually and within a team to achieve team goals and the provision of excellence in care/service delivery
- Pre-op nursing duties, Shave, Prep surgical site, urinalysis, ECG
- Transportation of patients
- Providing assistance to patients within the clinical setting
- Bed making
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Trained new scope techs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Customer Service
Coles express
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- End of shift till balance
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cleaning and hygiene tasks
- Store cleaning
- Food prep
- Cashier duties
- Customer satisfaction
- Fuel & customer observation
- Clean, restock & refill groceries, forecourt, confectionary
Cashier/Shift supervisor
Red Rooster Charlton
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Customer Service
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Supervision of shifts
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Training new employees
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Food Prep
- Cleaning and hygiene tasks
Customer service
Kingsthorpe Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
- Boosted sales and delivered outstanding customer service by assisting customers with pharmacy services, product questions and general store information.
Labourer
Child Care
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provide care for three children under 5, carrying out the following tasks:
- Supervise children
- Showering and bathing/General hygiene
- Assisted meal preparation and supervise meal times
- Assisted with pre-school homework and sight words
- Read stories
- Answer house calls and relay messages
- Assist with house cleaning duties
- Assist with outings to appointments and shopping, Assist plumber with labouring tasks:
- Laying Pipes
- Handle Equipment
- Concreting
- Fixing Leakages
- Liaising with clients to advise of water stoppage
- Cleaning up of work sites
- Water Meter control
- Prepare Plumbing equipment for Plumber
- Other Qualifications
- Cert III Health Services Assistant
Beautician Assistant
Cleaned
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Beauty Salon
- Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
- Minimized infection risks by using required solutions and procedures to clean and sanitize tools.
- Arranged Products
- Replenish Chemical Products
- Create Client Cards
- Greeted Clients upon arrival
- Assist with Yearly Stock take
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Southport, QLD09.2022
Certificate III - Assistance of Nursing
Mater Education
Brisbane10.2019
Certificate III - Business
Australian Retail College
Toowoomba, QLD07.2017
High School Diploma -
Wilsonton State High School
QLD11.2017
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Enthusiastic and Hard working
- Medication Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Equipment Knowledge
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Transportation and Transfer
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Preoperative and Postoperative preparation
Additional Information
- Awards : Toowoomba Mayors Award | WKA Queensland Tournament Certificate | School: High Attendance Award | Gold Level Behaviour Awards | Sport Awards | Prefect badge Reward | Martial Arts Community Awards | Recognition Coles Express and Healthscope employee vouchers
Certification
- Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Diploma
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Business Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Introduction to Palliative Care and its Principles Certificate
- NHHI Hand hygiene Certificate
- Fully vaccinated (Pfizer) Certificate
- Infection Control Training - COVID 19 Certificate
- Caring for Covid-19 patients Certificate
- Covid-19 Patient Transport Certificate
- Covid-19 Good Communication Certificate
- Covid-19 Last days of life Certificate
- Covid-19 Cleaning, linen and waste Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- WHS Emergency Management Certificate
- Privacy Awareness Certificate
Clinical References
Tiffanee Coombes
Scrub/Scout Registered Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
Email: Tiffanee.Coombes@healthscope.com.au
Phone: 0402239433
Nichole Mitchell
Enrolled Nurse
Day Surgery Unit Sunnybank Private Hospital
Email:
Phone: 0422373197
Personal Reference
Mona Lisa Chokuda
Scrub/Scout Nurse / Friend
Sunnybank Private Hospital
Email:
Phone: 0457553420
Timeline
Scrub/Scout Perioperative Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
02.2023 - Current
AIN/Instrument/Scope Technician
Healthscope Gold Coast/Sunnybank Private
08.2020 - 02.2023
Customer Service
Coles express
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier/Shift supervisor
Red Rooster Charlton
01.2017 - 01.2019
Customer service
Kingsthorpe Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Labourer
Child Care
01.2014 - 01.2015
Beautician Assistant
Cleaned
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Diploma
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Business Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Introduction to Palliative Care and its Principles Certificate
- NHHI Hand hygiene Certificate
- Fully vaccinated (Pfizer) Certificate
- Infection Control Training - COVID 19 Certificate
- Caring for Covid-19 patients Certificate
- Covid-19 Patient Transport Certificate
- Covid-19 Good Communication Certificate
- Covid-19 Last days of life Certificate
- Covid-19 Cleaning, linen and waste Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- WHS Emergency Management Certificate
- Privacy Awareness Certificate
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III - Assistance of Nursing
Mater Education
Certificate III - Business
Australian Retail College
High School Diploma -
Wilsonton State High School
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