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Melinda Lucas

Summary

Hardworking Enrolled Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Committed to delievering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Nurse

SunDoctors
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Delivered high-quality patient care with strong attention to detail in administering medications, treatments, and wound care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort.

Pharmacy Assistant

CareMore Pharmacy
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.

Groundsperson

QLD Education
01.2013 - 06.2020
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained an organized storage area for tools, supplies, and equipment used in daily groundskeeping tasks.
  • Played a role in developing sustainable landscaping initiatives aimed at reducing water consumption and promoting native plant species.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Education

Enrolled Nurse

Certificate IV in Nursing
TafeNSW
2005

Suicide Prevention
NGO Training
2024

NDIS Worker Screening Module

NDIS Worker Screening Yellow Card
Working With Children Blue Card

Skills

  • Health Promotion Strategies
  • Infection control measures
  • Mental Health Support
  • Patient Care
  • Procedure preparations
  • Medication Administration
  • Treatment Planning

References

Michelle Gill Donna Stokes

SunDoctors Caremore Pharmacy

0419749898 0427707848

Timeline

Practice Nurse

SunDoctors
10.2022 - 12.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

CareMore Pharmacy
07.2020 - 09.2022

Groundsperson

QLD Education
01.2013 - 06.2020

Enrolled Nurse

Certificate IV in Nursing

Suicide Prevention

NDIS Worker Screening Module

NDIS Worker Screening Yellow Card
Melinda Lucas