Michelle Porter
Werribee,VIC
Summary
I am a qualified Nurse with previous qualifications in the childcare industry and youth work. I have a solid background in community healthcare, delivering essential medical services with compassion and precision.
Provided patient-centered care, contributing to improved health outcomes through tailored treatment plans. Demonstrated excellent communication and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments. I have also had the opportunity to work in low socio-economic areas with young mothers providing support and services to assist in them returning to study.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nurse
Feros Care
05.2024 - Current
- Gained a part-time role attending to client’s homes within the western metro area of Melbourne
- Completing thorough nursing assessments, wound care, stoma care, catheterization, post op care at home, safe medication administration and completing appropriate documentation
- This job also require effective communication with families and being able to work confidently while working autonomously
Registered Nurse
Werribee Mercy
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Successfully completed my graduate year and worked in the sub-acute, surgical and medical wards
- Completed all required competencies, attending training sessions and education
- Worked well within the team and increased my confidence in this environment
Child Care Leader
Little Learning School
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained new staff members to uphold the high standards of care expected at our facility.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
Childcare Trainee
Corio Bay Senior College Childcare
01.2005 - 11.2009
- Supported children with special needs through tailored care and attention, enabling them to fully participate in group activities.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles, resulting in higher engagement levels among students.
- Increased student independence by guiding them through self-directed activities that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment within the childcare facility, ensuring that all students had access to necessary resources and materials.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC10-2022
No Degree - Diploma Childrens Services
GATE
Geelong03-2011
Certificate 3 - Childrens services
Diversitat
Geelong, VIC01-2005
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Behavioral Health Interventions
- Nutrition counseling
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Home healthcare
- Family Planning Services
- Chronic Disease Management
- Referral management
- Health Education
- Community Education
- Preventive health
- Community advocate
Timeline
Community Nurse
Feros Care
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Werribee Mercy
01.2022 - 01.2024
Child Care Leader
Little Learning School
03.2017 - 01.2019
Childcare Trainee
Corio Bay Senior College Childcare
01.2005 - 11.2009
Bachelor - Nursing
Deakin University
No Degree - Diploma Childrens Services
GATE
Certificate 3 - Childrens services
Diversitat
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