Melissa Sharp
Romsey,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Enrolled Nurse with over five years of experience in Aged Care, specializing in the Memory Support Unit. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for older adults with dementia, particularly through End-of-Life and Palliative care. Recognised for fostering a compassionate environment where residents are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity while also mentoring new nursing staff. Proven ability to build strong relationships with peers, colleagues, and residents alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Respect - RM Begg
Kyneton, Victoria
07.2017 - Current
- Evaluated resident care plans with the medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments while observing resident responses, including respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Helped residents with their activities of daily living.
- Attended to skin checks and wound dressings.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition, or response to treatment. Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times.
- Communicated concerns regarding the residents' status, care, behaviors, and environment to nursing supervisors and clinical care supervisors. Advocated for residents' needs by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Stock clinical workstations with the necessary supplies.
- Ordering of continence aids for the facility.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC02-2017
Skills
- Clinical documentation, care plan implementation
- Resident assessment, clinical risk assessment
- Medication administration
- Catheter maintenance
- Wound management, infection control
- End-of-life care, palliative care
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
- I enjoy catching up with friends at our local coffee shop.
- I enjoy going to the trivia nights at our local pub every fortnight with my friends.
- I enjoy spending time in nature, whether it be the beach, river or the bush.
- I enjoy watching my daughters dance and my son play football.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Respect - RM Begg
07.2017 - Current
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Victoria University
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