Nicole Richards
8 Dolphin Drive Toormina,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2004 - Current
- Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide accountable and responsible nursing care.
- Work with in the boundaries of an EEN.
- Previous work on different wards, Medical, Surgical, Children's, Maternity, Emergency, Day Surgery, Operating theatre, Intensive care, Winter unit/over flow unit, Transport nurse, Transit lounge, Cardiac Care, X-ray (CT control) Rehabilitation/ Stroke Unit.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Continued Education to update and further my skills.
- Cannulation, and venipuncture.
- EEN Emergency fleck course ( Advanced life support, college of nursing).
- Female catheterisation.
- Compression bandaging.
Trainee Enrolled Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Work and learn effectively under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Learn skills necessary to complete training.
- Assist with every day living activities.
- Worked flexible hours on a rotating roster.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learn to work well in a team setting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Casual Assistant in Nursing (AIN)/ Personal Career
St Augustines Nursing Home
02.2003 - 10.2003
- Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to assist with every day living activities.
- Promote independence and integrity.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Casual Office Assistant
Cunningham Insurance Brokers
03.2002 - 02.2003
- Front desk reception.
- Typing documents.
- Answering the phone and scheduling appointments.
- Customer service.
Store Assistant
Angus And Robertson Book Store Coffs Harbour
12.2001 - 03.2002
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Opened and closed the store.
Casual Powder Coater
Advanced Metal Indistries
12.2001 - 02.2002
- Metal preparation, acid bath.
- Powder coating/ spraying in preparation for the furnace.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Sales/Service Coordinator
Sensormatic Security Systems
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated and monitored service activities to confirm work met all requirements.
- Managed and coordinated service teams to achieve successful completion of service projects.
- Data entry.
- Switch board relief, Filling, general office duties, Invoicing.
Boswains Mate
Royal Australian Navy
05.1997 - 05.2001
- Boswains Mate duties.
- Seamanship, Helmsmanship (driving guided missile frigate and small boats).
- Live fire exercises, Weapons and Gunnery, ships armoury and ammunition.
- Chemical warfare. Fire fighting. Ships husbandry, deck and restoration work. Rope work. Spray / painting. Running sandblasting/ metal blasting machine.
- Peace keeping duties East Timor, active service.
- Gangway security. Duty driver.
Education
Nursing
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Emergency Course
Collage Of Nursing2009
Nursing
Certificate 4 Enrolled Nurse
TAFE Mayfield Newcastle10.2004
Responsible Conduct of Gambling
TAFE Coffs Harbour2002
Bar Service Course
TAFE Coffs Harbour2002
Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE Coffs Harbour2002
St Johns First Aid Certificate
Certificate Number: 00005590462002
Royal Australian Navy
Certificate 11 in Applied Seamanship
National Framework For The Recognition Of Training2001
Statement of Attainment in General Construction
TAFE Petersham 2001
Royal Australian Navy
Equity And Diversity Awareness Training
1999
Royal Australian Navy
Occupational Health And Safety
1997
Royal Australian Navy
First Aide Course
1997
Royal Australian Navy
Shore Fire Fighting Course
1997
Royal Australian Navy
Good Working Relationships New Entry Course
1997
Statement of Attainment in Computing Skills
TAFE Macksville1996
Higher School Certificate
Nambucca Heads High School1996
Skills
Coffs Harbour Base Hospital
- Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, while working with in the boundaries of an EEN
- Provide accountable and responsible nursing care
- Effective communication, team work, compassion
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Assist patients with every day every day living activities
- Work with a multidisciplinary team
- Be involved in continuing education
- Act as a patient advocate
- Maintain relevant and accurate patient records and charting on EMR
- Cannulation and venipuncture
- Advanced life support for EN's
- Female indwelling catheter insertion
St Augustines Nursing home
- Personal career (AIN)
- Promote independence and integrity
- Assist with every day living activities
Cunningham Insurance Brokers
- Front desk reception
- Dependability, problem solving, ability to work under pressure
- Customer service
- Multitasking and prioritizing
Angus & Robertson Book Store
- Opening and closing the store
- Customer service, able to work independently
Advanced Metal Industries
- Metal preparation both steel and aluminium
- Quality control, Powder coating
Sensormatic Electronic Systems
- Customer Service
- Relief Receptionist
- Data Entry
- Switch board relief
- Filling, general office duties, invoicing
Royal Australian Navy
- Boswains Mate
- Seamanship duties
- Fire exercises, first aide emergency exercises, chemical warfare
- Rope work, small boat operations, helmsmanship
- Depot Bosuns Party, Gangway security, sunset colours ceremony
- Duty driver
- FIMA ships husbandry team
- Assist ships along side during refit or intermediate docking periods
- Grit and Garnet blasting, maintenance of the machines Metal spraying of metal decks/ parts
- Ship maintenance, anchor work, berthing, rigging
- Replenishment at sea
- Active Service East Timor peace keeping force
- HMAS Kuttabul medical centre, assist Doctors with minor operations, medical administration, front reception, support medical emergency team
Referee's
Natalie Barnes
CNE, NUM1
02 66567743
0414406718
natalie.barnes@health.nsw.gov.au
Niall Murphy
CNE
0406016699
02 665635144
niall.murphy@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2004 - Current
Trainee Enrolled Nurse
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
10.2003 - 10.2004
Casual Assistant in Nursing (AIN)/ Personal Career
St Augustines Nursing Home
02.2003 - 10.2003
Casual Office Assistant
Cunningham Insurance Brokers
03.2002 - 02.2003
Store Assistant
Angus And Robertson Book Store Coffs Harbour
12.2001 - 03.2002
Casual Powder Coater
Advanced Metal Indistries
12.2001 - 02.2002
Sales/Service Coordinator
Sensormatic Security Systems
06.2001 - 08.2001
Boswains Mate
Royal Australian Navy
05.1997 - 05.2001
Nursing
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Emergency Course
Nursing
Certificate 4 Enrolled Nurse
Responsible Conduct of Gambling
Bar Service Course
Responsible Service of Alcohol
St Johns First Aid Certificate
Royal Australian Navy
Certificate 11 in Applied Seamanship
Statement of Attainment in General Construction
Royal Australian Navy
Equity And Diversity Awareness Training
Royal Australian Navy
Occupational Health And Safety
Royal Australian Navy
First Aide Course
Royal Australian Navy
Shore Fire Fighting Course
Royal Australian Navy
Good Working Relationships New Entry Course
Statement of Attainment in Computing Skills
Higher School Certificate
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