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
REACH Immunology Clinic MT LAWLEY
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
PERTH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
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
Baptistcare Yallambee (Mundaring)
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