MARIA TEREZA CHAPARRO
LALOR PARK
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 8 years of experience in patient care, including 5 years of nursing experience in Colombia and 3 years in aged care in Australia. Experienced in specimen handling, vital signs monitoring, infection control, and providing patient-centered care. Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently and build positive relationships with patients and families. Eager to apply my healthcare background and develop my career in pathology collection and laboratory services. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AIN
OPAL AGE CARE
BLACKTOWN, NSW 2148
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide compassionate patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
COLLECTION PATHOLOGY
CLINICAL LABS
STANHOPE GARDENS , NSW
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted in preparing samples for analysis, following established protocols.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
Nurse
NATIONAL POLICE
COLOMBIA
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care in diverse hospital departments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored and interpreted ECG readings for accurate patient assessments.
- Prepared patients for procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of processes.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of junior nursing staff.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and experiments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Assisted in preparing samples for analysis, following established protocols.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support
Sydney, NSW12-2025
Certificate in Collection Pathology
Sydney, NSW06-2025
NURSE
Bachelor of Nursing
COLOMBIA03-2013
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Laboratory protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Patient communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Data documentation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAIDP11 Provide First Aid
- HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely
- Working with Children Check
- Manual Handing Certificate
- National Police Check
- Full Drivers Licence
Timeline
COLLECTION PATHOLOGY
CLINICAL LABS
06.2026 - 06.2026
AIN
OPAL AGE CARE
03.2024 - Current
Nurse
NATIONAL POLICE
02.2018 - 05.2023
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate in Collection Pathology
NURSE
Bachelor of Nursing