Michelle Birse
Townsville,Qld
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Healthcare Australia
Townsville, QLD
01.2021 - Current
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assistant in Nursing
St. Vincent care Douglas
Townsville, QLD
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alice Spring High School
Alice Spring Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Assistant in medication
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- Healthcare
- Transfer techniques
- File management
- Safety standards
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Healthcare Australia
01.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
St. Vincent care Douglas
01.2021 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Alice Spring High School