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Mele-i-neau Satini

Seven Hills

Summary

Final-year Bachelor of Nursing student at Charles Sturt University (Bathurst), graduating in November 2025, with a Bachelor of Nursing and diverse clinical experience across surgical, perioperative, rehabilitation/palliative care,, and correctional health settings. Dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care in alignment with NSW Health values. Strong communicator and team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Having completed multiple placements at Nepean Hospital, I am confident in my ability to thrive as part of its dynamic healthcare team and am excited to apply for the 2026 NSW Health GradStart program with Nepean Hospital as my first preference.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse –Operating Suite A-03C Op-Suite

Nepean Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Aseptic technique and surgical hand scrubbing
  • Assisting in sterile field setup and instrument preparation
  • Instrument passing and handling (as a scout or circulating nurse under supervision)
  • Patient positioning and pressure area care
  • Basic knowledge of surgical procedures and theatre etiquette
    Safe handling and counting of instruments, swabs, and sharps
  • Observe and assist with peri-operative nursing care under supervision
  • Gain exposure to sterile technique, surgical preparation, and recovery protocols
  • Awareness of infection prevention and control in high-risk environments
    Monitoring of vital signs and patient status during intraoperative phase (under RN supervision)
  • Maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality at all times

Student Nurse – Correctional Health

Dillwynia Health Centre
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided primary healthcare and mental health support to female inmates.
  • Developed clinical skills in chronic disease management, wound care, and trauma-informed practice.
  • Wound care and minor injury management
  • Infection prevention and control in high-risk environments
  • Documentation in correctional health records system
  • Observations and monitoring of patients in crisis or withdrawal
  • Therapeutic communication with challenging or complex patients
  • Establishing trust while maintaining professional boundaries
  • De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution
  • Trauma-informed care
    Cultural safety and sensitivity (especially with overrepresented populations like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women)
  • Collaboration with correctional officers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintaining personal and patient safety in a secure environment

Student Nurse – Rehabilitation & Palliative Care

Springwood Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Compassionate, Person-Centered Care
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Observed and contributed to discussions around treatment decisions, patient autonomy, and advance directives.
  • Documentation & EMR Use
  • Cultural Competence in Diverse Patient Populations
  • Supported mobility and functional independence in rehabilitation patients
  • Delivered comfort-focused care to palliative clients with compassion and sensitivity
  • Participated in family meetings and discharge planning
  • Supported safe patient mobilisation, fall prevention strategies, and use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, slide sheets, hoists)
  • Collaborated with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses to set and work toward recovery goals

Student Nurse – Surgical & Ambulatory Care

Nepean Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with post-operative care, pain management, and medication administration.
  • Monitored wound sites, managed drains, and educated patients on recovery plans.
  • Practiced safe infection control and documentation using EMR systems
  • Pre- and post-operative patient assessment
  • Monitoring of post-op complications (e.g., bleeding, infection, DVT, respiratory distress)
  • Pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
  • Vital sign monitoring and early warning recognition
  • Wound assessment and dressing changes (aseptic technique)
  • Drain and catheter care (e.g., JP drains, IDC care)
  • IV therapy administration and fluid balance charting
  • Post-op education on discharge instructions and recovery

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
11.2025

Diploma of Nursing -

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Parramatta, NSW
01.2022

Skills

  • Acute and post-op nursing care
  • Pain assessment and management
  • Infection prevention & control
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Rehabilitation and mobility support
  • Palliative and end-of-life care
  • Chronic illness management
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care
  • Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
  • Medication and dosage
  • Patient support
  • Team collaboration
  • EMR software
  • Nursing assessments
  • Infection control standards
  • Catheter monitoring
  • Fluid monitoring
  • Vitals documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Wound care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Professional development strategies
  • Discharge planning
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Charting and documentation

Certification

  • Diploma of Nursing, Institute of Health and Nursing Australia, 01/01/22
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC), 01/01/24
  • Mental Health First Aid, 01/01/24
  • CPR/BLS, 01/01/24

Clinical Placement Experience

  • Student Nurse – Operating Suite A-03C Op-Suite, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW, 03/24/25, 04/04/25, 80, Observe and assist with perioperative nursing care under supervision., Gain exposure to sterile technique, surgical preparation, and recovery protocols.
  • Student Nurse – Correctional Health, Dillwynia Health Centre, Berkshire Park, NSW, 12/09/24, 12/20/24, 80, Provided primary healthcare and mental health support to female inmates., Developed clinical skills in chronic disease management, wound care, and trauma-informed practice.
  • Student Nurse – Rehabilitation & Palliative Care, Springwood Hospital, Springwood, NSW, 08/19/24, 08/30/24, 80, Supported mobility and functional independence in rehabilitation patients., Delivered comfort-focused care to palliative clients with compassion and sensitivity., Participated in family meetings and discharge planning.
  • Student Nurse – Surgical & Ambulatory Care, Nepean Hospital, E2A Surgical/Ambulatory Unit, NSW, 07/29/24, 08/09/24, 80, Assisted with post-operative care, pain management, and medication administration., Monitored wound sites, managed drains, and educated patients on recovery plans., Practiced safe infection control and documentation using EMR systems.

Timeline

Student Nurse –Operating Suite A-03C Op-Suite

Nepean Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025

Student Nurse – Correctional Health

Dillwynia Health Centre
12.2024 - 12.2024

Student Nurse – Rehabilitation & Palliative Care

Springwood Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2024

Student Nurse – Surgical & Ambulatory Care

Nepean Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University

Diploma of Nursing -

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Mele-i-neau Satini