Nichola Jayne Frampton
Gosnells,Western Australia
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapy Student with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Being a previous veterinarian translates well to this health care field helping build personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation with deliberate planning and thoughtful organisation, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Student
Edith Cowan University
02.2024 - Current
- Implement evidence-based practices in intervention planning, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide adaptive equipment recommendations, promoting safety and accessibility within the home environment.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, supporting continuity of care among team members and facilitating goal achievement.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy, delivering high-quality services to patients.
- Develop effective time management strategies to balance academic coursework, fieldwork placements, and extracurricular commitments while maintaining high levels of performance in all areas.
- Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and resilience when faced with challenging situations during occupational therapy student experiences, contributing to personal growth and development as a future clinician.
- Promote a positive learning environment through engaging activities during fieldwork placements, enhancing student understanding of occupational therapy principles.
- Mentor fellow students in clinical skills development by sharing knowledge gained from coursework and fieldwork experiences.
- Apply critical thinking skills when addressing complex cases involving multiple factors impacting functional abilities, resulting in effective problem-solving approaches for intervention planning.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that has led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Utilise a client-centred approach when working with patients, ensuring their values and priorities were integrated into the therapeutic process.
- Enhance patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Educate patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify occupational performance issues, leading to targeted interventions and improved function.
Injured After Severe Fall From Horse
Injured After Severe Fall From Horse
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Severe fall from horse resulting in necessary leave from work
- Monteggia fracture to left ulna with dislocation of left radius, grade 4 acromioclavicular joint dislocation, T11 burst fracture and L1 compression fracture by 25%
Established Perth Veterinary and Behaviour Mobile Clinic
Self-employed
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Mobile, in-home service for all small animal patients, catering specifically for those pets who become anxious in veterinary clinics.
Established Perth Veterinary Behaviour Service (PVBS)
Self-employed
02.2015 - 12.2022
- 100% veterinary behavioural medicine clinic providing home consultations for pets with behavioural problems.
- Later became Perth Veterinary and Behaviour Mobile Clinic to combine mobile veterinary work with behavioural work.
Locum Work
Locum Work
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Work was primarily at Vetwest Animal Hospitals, Ellenbrook and Clarkson, and Kingsway and Gungurru Veterinary Hospitals, Madeley and Hocking.
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Permanent part-time 100% small animal clinic
- Returned to this clinic to reduce hours to allow more time to develop Perth Veterinary Behaviour Service (PVBS).
Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre
Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Semi-rural small animal clinic with varied and busy caseload, including high percentage of wildlife due to location and collaboration with local wildlife carer group called Chittering Wildlife.
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Part-time casual employee to enable growth of business
- Varied caseload as discussed below.
Cherry Court Veterinary Clinic
Cherry Court Veterinary Clinic
10.2014 - 08.2015
- 100% small animal practice with 100% autonomy for all behaviour consultations.
Studying the Behavioural Medicine Course
Univeristy Of Sydney
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Through University of Sydney’s Centre for Veterinary Education.
- Continuing professional development that focused on emotional health in animals.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Casual Work for Animal Emergency Care
Animal Emergency Care
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Emergency caseload working evenings, weekends and public holidays in a specialist referral hospital.
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
09.2012 - 02.2013
- 100% small animal practice working shifts between 8am-10pm and handling general practice work alongside emergency work due to opening hours of clinic.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through educational materials on preventive care measures for their pets'' wellbeing.
- Collaborated effectively with other vet assistants to streamline daily operations within the clinic setting.
Preparing to Emigrate to Perth, Western Australia
Preparing To Emigrate To Perth, Western Australia
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Preparing animals for journey to Australia
- Organising work, place to live et cetera
- Packing to enable housing contents to be shipped to Australia
Locum Work
Locum Work
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Primarily for Vets Now Emergency, some for Regans/CVS Ltd.
- Work schedule same as when worked at both previously.
Vets Now Emergency
Vets Now Emergency
04.2011 - 10.2011
- 100% small animal emergency and critical care (ECC) post working nights, weekends and public holidays, in a large referral hospital.
- Reduced response times for non-emergency situations by effectively prioritizing calls and allocating resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on industry best practices.
- Facilitated positive working relationships within the team through open communication, empathy, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure by managing high call volumes during peak periods while maintaining composure and professionalism.
Vetcare Ltd
Vetcare Ltd
07.2010 - 04.2011
- 100% small animal position.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Locum Work
Locum Work
05.2009 - 07.2010
- For various small animal practices (CVS Ltd [Regans, Petmedics], PDSA Huyton/Kirkdale, Rufford Veterinary Group, Myerscough Veterinary Group.
Baxter and Marwood Veterinary Surgeons
Baxter and Marwood Veterinary Surgeons
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Busy mixed practice (45% large animal, 45% small animal, 10% equine) with a high volume of challenging caseloads.
- Improved patient outcomes by performing complex surgical procedures with precision and care.
- Enhanced clinic reputation through successful surgeries, resulting in an increased number of client referrals.
- Contributed to the clinic''s growth by maintaining a high standard of care and consistently positive results.
- Mentored junior veterinary staff, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Continuously updated skills through professional development courses, staying current with advancements in veterinary medicine.
- Provided emergency surgical services when needed, demonstrating adaptability and quick thinking under pressure.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple health issues, coordinating care across various specialties for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in the clinic''s services.
- Performed consultations and diagnostic tests to accurately assess patients'' conditions before surgery.
- Ensured efficient clinic operations by managing surgical schedules and maintaining accurate records of procedures performed.
- Performed surgery on both large and small animals.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Veterinary Science (BVSc) -
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK07.2007
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Winstanley College
Wigan, UK07.2001
GCSE's -
St. John Fisher Roman Catholic High School
Wigan, UK01.1999
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Client Education
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Continuing education
- Client Communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Wound Management
- Post Operative Care
- Preventative Medicine
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Staff Mentoring
- Physical Examinations
- Pharmacy management
- Sanitation protocols
- Emergency Care
Affiliations
- British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA)
- European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology (ESVCE)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/16/83
- Nationality: Australian/British
References
- Pia Hare, 0400 848 566, pia.2603@hotmail.com
- Dr Kym Haack B.Sci/BVMS, 0407 169 169, kymhaack@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
I own 2 cats, 2 German Wirehaired Pointers, 2 Thoroughbred geldings and a Standardbred gelding. The dogs are trained to field trial level and I currently spend most of my spare time training them for fun and I am learning to back my youngest Thoroughbred and my standardbred through positive reinforcement training only. I am addicted to my pets, they are my children.
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Student
Edith Cowan University
02.2024 - Current
Injured After Severe Fall From Horse
Injured After Severe Fall From Horse
12.2022 - 02.2024
Locum Work
Locum Work
10.2021 - 10.2022
Established Perth Veterinary and Behaviour Mobile Clinic
Self-employed
07.2020 - 12.2022
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2021
Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre
Bullsbrook Veterinary Centre
10.2016 - 12.2019
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2016
Established Perth Veterinary Behaviour Service (PVBS)
Self-employed
02.2015 - 12.2022
Cherry Court Veterinary Clinic
Cherry Court Veterinary Clinic
10.2014 - 08.2015
Studying the Behavioural Medicine Course
Univeristy Of Sydney
01.2014 - 09.2014
Casual Work for Animal Emergency Care
Animal Emergency Care
02.2013 - 01.2014
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
Petstock Vet Animal Hospital
09.2012 - 02.2013
Preparing to Emigrate to Perth, Western Australia
Preparing To Emigrate To Perth, Western Australia
07.2012 - 09.2012
Locum Work
Locum Work
10.2011 - 07.2012
Vets Now Emergency
Vets Now Emergency
04.2011 - 10.2011
Vetcare Ltd
Vetcare Ltd
07.2010 - 04.2011
Locum Work
Locum Work
05.2009 - 07.2010
Baxter and Marwood Veterinary Surgeons
Baxter and Marwood Veterinary Surgeons
07.2007 - 05.2009
Veterinary Science (BVSc) -
University of Liverpool
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Winstanley College
GCSE's -
St. John Fisher Roman Catholic High School
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