Michelle Allen
Kallangur,Australia
Summary
Experienced with providing personalized care and support to individuals in need. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build strong relationships with clients. Knowledge of best practices in patient care and safety, ensuring high standard of service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Opal Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Demonstrated respect for client privacy through discreet handling of sensitive information entrusted during care delivery.
- Prioritized safety measures within the home environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive strategies.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Nursing – Clinical Placement
Caboolture Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed nursing skills under the guidance of experienced preceptors, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, specimen collection, and catheterization.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate, empathetic care and active listening to their concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing prompt, courteous service and addressing individual needs with empathy and understanding.
- Assisted in the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Contributed to a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Strengthened cultural competence by engaging respectfully with diverse patient populations while considering unique values, beliefs, traditions within care provision.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast (USC)
Moreton Bay02.2021
Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation - Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
TAFE Queensland
Caboolture, QLD12.2020
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Infection control / PPE use trained
- Compliant with safety standards
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Client confidentiality
- Compassionate caregiving
- Time management
- Problem-solving
References
- Stacey Kemp - 0423165171, Clinical Facilitator, Caboolture Hospital, Stacey.kemp@health.qld.gov.au
- Melissa Pohatu- 0478612938, Personal Reference
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Nursing – Clinical Placement
Caboolture Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
Personal Care Worker
Opal Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast (USC)
Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation - Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
TAFE Queensland
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