Amelia Pensini

I am a nearly graduated student registered nurse seeking a graduate position in a rural and remote hospital. My deep-rooted passion for health and well-being is not just a personal interest but a driving force in my professional life. I am eager to work with like-minded individuals who share my passion and values. I am driven to provide optimal evidence-based and patient-centred care while ensuring patient safety and autonomy. I Strive to fulfil all responsibilities of the position, including a solid eagerness to recognise and respond appropriately to clinical alterations in the health status of consumers. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic, and I am dedicated to contributing to lifelong learning and professional development within a respected organisation.

Year One

Cairns Private Hospital 

• Cardiac Ward
• Three Weeks – 120 hours

Year Two

Cairns Base Hospital 

• Sub Acute Care Unit
• Three Weeks – 120 hours

Magnetic Island Health Clinic 

• Emergency Department
• Two Weeks – 80 hours

Cairns Base Hospital 

• Mental Health Units
• Two Weeks – 80 hours

Year Three

Mareeba Hospital 

• Emergency Department, General Medicine Ward, Older Persons Evaluation, Rehabilitation and Assessment Ward and Community Health
• Four Weeks – 180 hours

Hughenden Hospital 

• Emergency Department and General Medicine Ward
• Six Weeks – 240 hours
• October, 2024

Assistant in Nursing - Cairns Base Hospital

10/2021 - Current

• Responsible for up to four patients
• Promote good personal hygiene by aiding patients with activities of daily living to enhance well-being.
• Responsibilities include ensuring the patients are safe and preventing the risks of falls, progress reports and communication between nursing staff regarding any patient concerns and providing a thorough handover at the end of the shift.
• Enhance team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Utilise therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients and other healthcare professionals

Assistant in Nursing - Carinya Home for the Aged

12/2022 - Current 

• Support the needs of fifty-two residents under long-term care.
• Provide high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitising hands and surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Reduce fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevent pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Build rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Assist nurses with wound care procedures, ensuring proper healing processes take place.
• Streamline communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to comprehensively understand care plans.
• Document patient information and care activities in electronic health records.