Maria Alia Rodrigues
Williams Landing
Summary
Skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in gerontology and sub-acute care. Strong clinical decision-making, leadership, and mentoring abilities. Committed to quality improvement, education, and delivering safe, person-centred care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. George's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive, person-centred care to geriatric patients with complex medical needs.
- Focus on maintaining patient function, promoting independence, and supporting safe discharge planning.
- Perform clinical assessments, administer medications, manage wound care, and develop individualised care plans.
- Collaborate actively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
- Act as in-charge nurse on a casual basis, providing clinical leadership and overseeing patient flow and staff support during shifts.
- Serve as the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) representative for the ward, promoting a safe work environment through best practice, risk identification, and participation in safety audits and initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Peter James Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Deliver holistic, person-centred care to older adults with complex medical and functional needs.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to support recovery and promote patient independence.
- Administer medications and monitor clinical progress throughout the patient’s stay.
- Support mobility and rehabilitation goals in collaboration with allied health professionals.
- Coordinate and participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning.
- Educate patients and families to promote understanding, engagement, and continuity of care in a sub-acute setting.
Registered Nurse
Opal Care Community
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide comprehensive nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in line with best practice standards.
- Administer medications, manage wound care, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to deliver person-centred, holistic care.
- Develop and regularly update individualised care plans based on residents’ evolving needs.
- Support, guide, and mentor junior nursing and care staff to ensure safe and high-quality service delivery.
- Perform in-charge shifts, offering clinical oversight, team coordination, and leadership during shifts.
- Uphold infection prevention and control practices, safety protocols, and actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Murrona Gardens
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care in line with professional standards and best practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, person-centred care.
- Communicated effectively with residents' families to support holistic care planning and continuity.
- Administered medications and managed wound care according to clinical protocols.
- Developed and maintained individualised care plans to support residents' health, safety, and overall well-being.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing - Gerontology
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC01-2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC02-2022
Skills
- Advanced Clinical Decision Making
- Commitment to Clinical Excellence
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Resource and Support Role
- Health and Safety advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. George's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Peter James Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Opal Care Community
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Murrona Gardens
03.2022 - 06.2022
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing - Gerontology
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Victoria University
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