Rachel Weaver
Caulfield
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, excelling in comprehensive assessments and evidence-based decision-making. Adept at implementing safe, holistic practices while fostering patient education. Recognised for strong time management and teamwork skills, effectively advocating for patients in high-pressure environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitudes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grampians Health
02.2025 - Current
- Performed systemic assessments and primary surveys using a range of clinical techniques to gather data, supporting evidence-based critical thinking and decision-making.
- Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams to implement patient-centred care plans that prioritised health, wellbeing, and achievement of agreed goals.
- Demonstrated strong time-management and organisational skills, delivering safe, high-quality care to patient loads of up to seven in an acute ward environment.
- Completed three diverse rotations within a rural hospital, actively seeking education opportunities and feedback to strengthen capability and adaptability across varied clinical settings.
- Practised holistic nursing care by integrating physical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of patient health, aiming to reduce re-presentation and promote long-term wellbeing.
- Supported the education of undergraduate nursing students by facilitating learning in prioritisation, clinical skills aligned with AHPRA standards, safe medication administration, and the development of therapeutic relationships.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Ramsay Health Care, Epworth, The Alfred, Eastern Health
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed competence in core nursing skills such as activities of daily living, collecting and assessing vital signs and strong medication administration knowledge.
- Recognised when to escalate patient deterioration and ensuring patient advocacy in high pressure environments, particularly in post-surgical wards where observations and pain management was priority.
- Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with the team and patients, ensuring cultural sensitivity, punctuality and empathy in all interactions.
- Documented patient assessment and interventions based on a body system approach both electronically (EMR) and paper based in compliance with hospital standards.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2024
Skills
- Conducts systematic head-to-toe assessments to identify patient needs, monitor progress, and detect early signs of deterioration
- Applies current evidence and clinical guidelines to make safe, informed decisions in dynamic and complex care environments
- Performs clinical procedures (eg, wound care, catheterisation, IV cannulation, NG tube management) with precision and adherence to hospital protocols
- Advocates for patient dignity and safety by implementing care strategies tailored to individual needs and backgrounds
- Engages patients and families in education about medications, lifestyle modification, and discharge planning to promote self-management and recovery
Accomplishments
- AHPRA registration since November 2024, registration number: NMW0002860676
- Training - Trained registered nurses in theatre, educating them on colonoscopy and tonsillectomy scrubbing procedures.
- Achieved two graduate nurse rotations in the acute ward and theatre, currently undergoing the third in urgent care, with receptiveness positive feedback.
- Recognised by senior staff for being adaptive in the hospital by picking up shifts in different departments to help the team and doing so with acceptance.
Additional Career History
Woolworths, BWS (May 2019- January 2025)
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grampians Health
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Ramsay Health Care, Epworth, The Alfred, Eastern Health
03.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University