Rachael Savage
Forest Hill,Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled. Nurse
Opal Aged Care Livingstone Gardens
10.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, subcut and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Person Care Attendant
Bluecross Livingstone Gardens
06.2022 - 10.2023
- ADL assistant - feeding, showering, dressing, oral care, hygiene care
- Dementia care
- Assistance with transfers safely using proper technique and range of equipment
- Patient documentation and escalation when required
- Liaises with nursing staff
- Skin integrity checks
- Social care
- Liaises with family
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple patients'' needs without compromising quality of care or attentiontodetail.
- Identified potential health concerns or hazards within the living environment, taking proactive steps to address issues and minimize risks.
Domestic Cleaner
Sefl Employed
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation
- Cleaned customer laundry according to care instructions for specific garments and articles of clothing
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines
- Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to tidy and eliminate daily germs
- Disinfected bathrooms and eliminated mould and soap scum from shower stalls and bathtubs
- Worked with speed and efficiency to meet all job requirements
- Received positive feedback from clients on punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail in each cleaning job completed.
Family Daycare Educator
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts
- Observed children to record development
- Introduced groups of 6 toddlers to multisensory activities through music, dance and stories to encourage exploration and spark curiosity
- Organized diverse learning and play activities for classroom of 6 students
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC11-2025
Diploma - Nursing
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07-2023
Diploma - Child Care
Holmesglen Tafe
11.2001
High School Diploma -
Mount Waverley Secondary College
11.1999
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Medication administration
- Wound Care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Time Management
Nursing Placements
Aged Care, 06/06/22, 06/19/22, Bluecross Livingstone Gardens
- Mental Health, 09/19/22, 10/02/22, Villa Maria Aged Care
- Subacute, 11/28/22, 12/18/22, Knox Private Hospital
- Acute, 05/29/23, 06/25/23, Box Hill Hospital Pediatrics Ward
Timeline
Enrolled. Nurse
Opal Aged Care Livingstone Gardens
10.2023 - Current
Person Care Attendant
Bluecross Livingstone Gardens
06.2022 - 10.2023
Domestic Cleaner
Sefl Employed
06.2015 - 07.2023
Family Daycare Educator
02.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma - Child Care
Holmesglen Tafe
High School Diploma -
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma - Nursing
Swinburne University of Technology
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