Makaila Sanderson
Perth,WA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
work placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
work placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
Work Placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
North Metropolitan TAFE
Mount Lawley, WA12.2024
Certificate III - Nursing Assistance
North Metropolitan TAFE
Mount Lawley, WA06.2023
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- Wound Management Training CERT
- Hand hygiene Training CERT
- Medication Training CERT
- First AID Training
- NDIS
- WWC
- Police clearance
- Respirator fit
- COVID Training
- Hand Hygiene CERT
Timeline
work placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
03.2024 - 04.2024
work placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
06.2023 - 06.2023
Work Placement
North Metropolitan TAFE
05.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
North Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III - Nursing Assistance
North Metropolitan TAFE
- Wound Management Training CERT
- Hand hygiene Training CERT
- Medication Training CERT
- First AID Training
- NDIS
- WWC
- Police clearance
- Respirator fit
- COVID Training
- Hand Hygiene CERT
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