RAMZIYE SROUR

• Direct patient care as allocated by a registered nurse.
• Monitor and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Support staff with general ward ambulation, support mobilisation, use of slide sheets and mechanical lifters.
• Repositioning and pressure area prevention and care.
• Simple wound dressings.
• Application of anti-thromboembolic stockings.
• Assist patients with daily activities such as showering, dressing and toileting.
• Observe and report patient situations.
• Documentation: nursing admissions, patient care plans through electronic medical records.

Professional practice 4- University of Notre Dame (200 hours).

Cardiothoracic ward.

30th October-1st December.

• Managing the Care of a Group of Patients.
• Pain Assessment
• VTE prophylaxis
• Review of blood pathology (i.e., UEC, FBC & acid base)
• Care of the preoperative patient (education, consent, and preparation for surgery)
• Care of the patient post-operative patient.
• Post-operative documentation.
• Observation & vital signs measurements for the patient receiving blood products.
• Patient handover-ISBAR
• Deep breathing & coughing education
• Chest drain management under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Neurovascular observations
• Observation of S4D/S8 medications (under supervision of 2 RN's).
• Management of CPAP.

Professional practice 3- University of Notre Dame Australia (200 hours)

13th June-14th July, 2023

Colorectal/Liver surgical ward.

• Physical/focussed Assessment of client/patient.
• Intravenous medication administration via-volume-controlled infusion set under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Insulin administration via subcutaneous route under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Removal of peripheral intravenous cannula under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Fluid balance charting and analysis.
• Intravenous therapy- management, Priming of IV line, setting up infusion pump under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Focused respiratory health history and physical assessment.
• Focused gastrointestinal health history and abdominal assessment.
• Focused neurological health history and physical assessment.
• Neurovascular observation.
• Oxygen therapy via nasal cannula under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Preoperative & Postoperative care.
• Removal of sutures/clips.
• Removal of a wound drain.
• Admission of a patient, including nursing history.
• Nutritional assessment.
• Discharge planning.

Professional practice 2 (120 hours)

Aged care

14th November-2nd December 2022.

• Managing medication administration and see Medication administration-oral under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Caring for a client requiring wound management using aseptic non touch technique.
• Medication administration- subcutaneous injection under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Medication administration via inhaled under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Medication administration- eye drops/ointment under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administration of topical medications under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Documenting patient data and report writing.
• End of shift handover using ISBAR.
• Assessment, management and prevention of skin tears.
• Fluid balance recording.
• Numeracy in nursing (medications, dosages, weight, height).
• Administration of rectal suppositories under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Supervision and Safety by ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. Monitor activities to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
• Activity planning of activities such as arts and crafts as well as social development.
• Collaborate with school staff and other educators to support children's needs.

Professional Practice placement as a first year nursing student.

• 3 weeks (120 hours)
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Vital signs: Temperature, pulse, respiration, manual blood pressure & pain assessment.
• Personal hygiene: bed bath/assisted shower.
• Falls risk assessment tool.
• Clinical handover to peers- ISBAR.
• Documentation (patient charts & progress notes)
• Pressure injury risk assessment & pressure area care.
• Assisting with repositioning.
• Assisting with mobilisation.
• Blood glucose measurement.
• Interdisciplinary communication & therapeutic communication.

Customer service through assisting customers in over-the-counter medications and other products.

Providing information on products and services offered by chemist warehouse.

Sale transactions for prescription, over-the-counter medications and other pharmaceutical products.

Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages or discrepancies.

Organising and maintaining inventory storage areas.

Administrative tasks such as phone enquires and managing the till.

Ensuring the store is clean, organised, and safe.

Ability to work in a team environment with colleagues.

Maintain work area by using planogram in an organised and hygienic manner.

Able to adhere to quality assurance.

Practice work Health and Safety.