Meryl Carlill
Cairns
Summary
I hope to apply professional and personal experiences to be apart of the Cairns Hinterland and Health Service team as an Enrolled nurse. My passion for caring for others while providing health care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AIN
Cairns And Hinterland Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Able to work in an acute care setting environment
- Attending to patient ADL needs including personal care and assisting with mobility.
- Following policy and procedures during an emergency.
- Stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is in appropriate areas of use.
- Adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborating and communicating with nursing and health care multidisciplinary team.
Student Enrolled Nurse, Clinical Placement
Mareeba Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitoring, recording vital signs while being able to recognise and report signs of patient deterioration.
- Attending to complex wound care.
- Adhering to 11 rights while administrating medication to patients, with supervision of an RN.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete patient care and attend to progress notes on time.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions while collaborating with RN.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Working within scope of practice guidelines.
AIN
Infinite Care
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
AIN
Carinya Aged Care
04.2016 - 10.2020
- Experience in the secure dementia ward and understanding their needs.
- Modifying individuals care, realising that not all clients care fit the same criteria.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Involved with palliative care needs and providing support to family's.
Personal Care Assistant
Ozcare
11.2010 - 02.2015
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Diploma Of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Cairns, QLD07.2023
Certificate III - Aged Care
Southbank TAFE Campus – TAFE Queensland
06.2013
Atherton State High School
Atherton, QLD2009
Skills
- Providing empathy and compassion to patients and to fellow staff
- Skilled Working independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Experience and great understanding working with diversity
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Timeline
Student Enrolled Nurse, Clinical Placement
Mareeba Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
AIN
Infinite Care
03.2021 - 02.2022
AIN
Cairns And Hinterland Hospital
02.2021 - Current
AIN
Carinya Aged Care
04.2016 - 10.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Ozcare
11.2010 - 02.2015
Diploma Of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III - Aged Care
Southbank TAFE Campus – TAFE Queensland
Atherton State High School
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