Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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PAIGE MCKENZIE

Toowoomba,Australia

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance, recognized for exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills at Mater Hospital, Brisbane. Proven ability in cannulating for MRI procedures and maintaining a safe patient environment. Committed to delivering quality service and adapting to fast-paced, high-pressure situations. Compassionate Health Assistant Nurse with relevant experience in patient care, including daily living assistance and vital sign monitoring. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and ability to work well under pressure after year working in an emergency department.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER (CSW)

QUEENSLAND XRAY TOOWOOMBA
Toowoomba, QLD
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensuring patients are ready for their X-ray or other imaging procedures. This may involve explaining the procedure, helping patients change into appropriate clothing (like gowns), and positioning them properly for the procedure.
  • Assisting radiographers or radiologic technologists during the imaging process, making sure equipment is properly set up and patients are positioned in a way that ensures high-quality images.
  • Maintaining or checking the cleanliness and functionality of equipment, ensuring it’s ready for use and safe for patients.
  • Assisting with tasks like booking appointments, handling patient records, or managing paperwork related to imaging procedures.
  • Ensuring the patient's comfort and safety during the imaging process, helping with any special requirements and answering questions they may have.
  • 50 Cannulations completed under supervision

ASSISTANT IN NURSING

ST VINCENTS TOOWOOMBA
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Assistance with patients' nutritional needs, i.e., manual feeds.
  • Assistance with patients' mobility, transfers, and PAC (pressure area care).
  • Assistance for patient specials, supervised care, and diversionary care activities.
  • Assistance with ward stock levels, clinical and non-clinical.
  • Maintaining a safe ward and patient environment.
  • Assisting nurses with wound and injury management.
  • Assisting nurses in ECGs and observation.
  • Remaining calm and adaptive in situations, adjusting plans as needed to meet goals.

ASSISTANT IN NURSING

MATER HOSPITAL BRISBANE
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assistance with patients personal Hygiene (ADL)
  • Assistance with patients nutritional need, i.e Manual feeds
  • Assistance with patients mobility, transfers, PAC (pressure area cares)
  • Assistance for patient specials/supervised care and diversionary care activities
  • Assistance with Ward stock levels clinical and non-clinical
  • Maintaining a safe ward/patient environment
  • Assisting nurses with wounds and injuring management
  • Assisting nurses in ECG and observation

Crew Member

MCDONALD’S
Mitchelton, QLD
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Engaging in problem-solving activities to support effective teamwork.
  • Assist with stock control and management.
  • Consistently early for shifts, and no short-notice sick leave taken.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to promote a safe working environment for all.
  • Zero personal injuries.
  • Crew Member of the Month, January 2020.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
11.2025

Certificate - Health Service Assistant

Mater Education
Brisbane, QLD
07-2021

High School Diploma -

Hillbrook Anglican School
Brisbane, QLD
11-2020

Skills

  • Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT33115) – Mater Education, completed July 2021
  • Responsible for duties delegated by EN, RN, CN, and NUM aligned with my basic healthcare skills training and experience
  • Consistently ahead on mandatory training requirements
  • Retained basic technical and procedural knowledge relevant to the provisions of assistant to healthcare professionals
  • Cannulating for MRI procedures
  • Respect for the chain of command, inclusive teamwork, and effective communication skills in reporting the impact or outcome of delegated activities and aspects of care
  • Well adapted to shift work within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  • Efficient stock management abilities, strong situational awareness, problem solving, and conflict management
  • Exhibiting quality service, safe workplace procedures, and a positive workplace culture
  • Worked within COVID-impacted wards while obtaining correct PPE practice

Certification

  • Remote first aid: HLTAID003 first aid and HHA certificates
  • Dementia Australia – immersive problem-solving approach interactive workshop
  • Auslan sign language Level 1 (currently studying Level 2)
  • QLD Senior Certificate of Education 2020, Hillbrook School
  • Senior school house sport captain, 2020
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award – Bronze
  • AMEB – high distinction in voice and communication
  • Black belt in Moon Lee Tae Kwon Do

References

  • Lauren Phillips, Nurse Unit Manager, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER Professional reference
  • Julie Armstrong, Clinical supervisor, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER Academic reference

Volunteer Experience

Mater volunteer, Personally, organized a fundraiser in primary school for Leukemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave 2014 raising more than $2000, 20 Hours each at Miller’s Farm; Kedron Brook Creek Re-Vegetations and Hillbrook’s Early Learning Centre, 3 Months with Smith Family Reading, McDonald’s Mchappy Day

Timeline

CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER (CSW)

QUEENSLAND XRAY TOOWOOMBA
09.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT IN NURSING

ST VINCENTS TOOWOOMBA
07.2022 - Current

ASSISTANT IN NURSING

MATER HOSPITAL BRISBANE
08.2021 - 07.2022

Crew Member

MCDONALD’S
07.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland

Certificate - Health Service Assistant

Mater Education

High School Diploma -

Hillbrook Anglican School
PAIGE MCKENZIE