Nicole Bednarek
North Gosford,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience at CCLHD, skilled in medication administration and patient monitoring. Successfully implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies and developed Goals of Care. Adept at patient education and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care and safety standards for diverse patient populations. Embody the CORE principles of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment in my work. Value team nursing and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and favourable outcomes for patients and their families/carers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Grad Start Program
CCLHD
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals within established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Disability Support Worker
Trilogy Disability Support Services
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for diverse client needs.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources, promoting social inclusion and engagement.
- Documented client progress and care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adapted communication styles to effectively engage clients with varying levels of ability and understanding.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Gosford, NSW01-2025
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance
Hunter Institute of TAFE
Gosford, NSW10-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient A-G and secondary assessments
- Documentation in eMR, Powerchart and Mosaiq
- Patient education and counselling
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Grad Start Program
CCLHD
02.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Trilogy Disability Support Services
05.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance
Hunter Institute of TAFE