Maria Jesusa Krisna Santos
The Co-operative Life
Marsden Park,NSW
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Empathetic Disability Support Worker and Nursing Student transitioning to Registered Nurse. Experienced in 1:1 support, behaviour management, ADL's, and accurate clinical documentation. Bring strong communication, advocacy, and teamwork skills from disability sector. Eager to apply practical experience and nursing knowledge in a New Graduate Program to support patient wellbeing and recovery.
Work History
Disability Support Worker
4 Years 1 Month- Guided individuals through daily activities, enhancing independence and enriching life experiences.
- Guided individuals through essential daily activities, contributing to increased independence and enriched life experiences.
- Created a supportive atmosphere for clients, promoting positivity and encouragement in their personal journeys.
- Monitored and administered prescribed medications, ensuring strict compliance with established health guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities, promoting social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all clients and staff.
- Documented daily logs of patient care activities and behavioral observations, supporting quality assurance processes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting, to promote self-sufficiency.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Student Nurse
1 Month- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications to ensure patient care under guidance of registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards for patient safety.
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurse, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Assisted registered nurse in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Supported patient mobility and personal care, promoting a dignified and respectful environment in healthcare setting under registered nurse supervision.
- Recorded patient progress notes to maintain precise health records under registered nurse supervision.
Student Nurse
- Assisted in providing direct patient care by taking vital signs and monitoring telemetry equipment. Facilitated patient monitoring through regular checks of vital signs and telemetry systems. Supported healthcare teams in delivering effective patient care by overseeing vital signs and telemetry.
- Record and maintain patient vital signs within electronic medical records system.
- Administered medications to ensure patient care under the guidance of registered nurse.
- Recorded patient progress notes to maintain precise health records under registered nurse supervision.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards for patient safety.
- Supported patient mobility and personal care, promoting dignified and respectful environment in the healthcare setting.
- Observed angiogram procedures to enhance understanding of patient care protocols.
- Observed in-service training focused on best practices and protocols within the ward environment.
Student Nurse
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Recorded and maintained patient vital signs within electronic medical records system.
- Supported registered nurse in executing wound care management protocols to enhance patient recovery.
- Administered medications to ensure patient care under supervision of registered nurse.
- Documented patient progress notes to maintain accurate health records under registered nurse supervision.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards for patient safety.
- Facilitated patient mobility and personal care, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment in healthcare settings under registered nurse supervision.
- Observed in-service training focused on best practices and protocols within the ward environment.
Student Nurse
1 Month- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure timely intervention by registered nurse.
- Administered medications to ensure patient care and safety under the guidance of a registered nurse.
- Assisted in wound care management under registered nurse supervision.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding.
- Provided exceptional patient care by facilitating mobility and assisting with daily living activities.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Facilitated patient introductions, assessed individual needs, and provided tailored assistance.
- Supported patient personal care needs to enhance overall well-being and quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) in: Advance Diploma in Leadership and Management
- Completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) in: Certificate III in Individual Support
Skills
Patient care
Medication administration
Team collaboration
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control
Wound care
Documentation management
Record keeping
Risk evaluation
Compassionate communication
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certificate
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Certificate of Completion - Decoding Delirium
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Timeline
Student Nurse
Norwest Private Hospital - Surgical and Coronary Care Unit
05.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Student Nurse
Westmead Hospital - Coronary Care Unit
02.2026 - 02.2026Read More
Student Nurse
Blacktown Hospital - Oncology/Haematology Unit
06.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Student Nurse
Catholic Healthcare - Mackillop House Norwest
10.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Disability Support Worker
The Co-operative Life
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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