Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Placements
References
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Rangelmary Benny

Lower Mitcham,SA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate third-year nursing student with experience as an assistant in nursing. Skilled in providing exceptional patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans from different placements. Good clinical knowledge about health issues and the ability to assess and document patient conditions, vital signs, and medications. Proficient in utilizing sunrise and committed to continuous professional development. I pride myself in having a high level of communication skills, excellent time management skills and clinical skills. If given an opportunity, I truly believe I would be great addition to your team. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Penwood Village Aged Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular assessments and promptly addressing any signs of decline or potential complications.
  • Assessed fall risks among the elderly population, implementing targeted prevention strategies to reduce injury occurrences.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
  • Maintained a high standard of infection control practices, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections among vulnerable geriatric patients.
  • Promoted family involvement in the care process, providing education on geriatric conditions and assisting with caregiver support resources.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies to build trusting relationships with geriatric patients, fostering their autonomy and dignity during the care process.
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.

Registered Nurse

Flinders Private Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Assistant in nursing

HCA
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Community support worker

SA CARE
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.

Assistant in nursing

YNA
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Personal care worker

Penwood village
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Flinders University, Sturt Campus
Adelaide, SA
10.2023

Cert III in Individual support -

APT Training college
11.2020

Skills

  • Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions
  • Interpersonal communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Provide evidence-based practices
  • Team player, showing great initiative, ability to prioritize workload
  • Maintain patient records and reports
  • Ability to provide family centered care
  • Experience working in hospitals and aged care
  • Experience working with adolescents and elderly people with challenging mental and behavioral issues
  • Efficient time management and prioritization of tasks
  • Punctual and flexible
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving within a team and individually
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Follow instructions provided by the supervisors
  • Computer literate
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Observing responses
  • Feeding assistance
  • Charting and clinical documentation - sunrise

Placements

  • Elliston hospital and pines hostel, 04/15/2021, 04/11/2021, Respectfully assisted patients with ADL’s., Competently participated in oral medication administration, Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection, Assisted with wound assessments and dressings., Competently took patient vital signs., Use of full sling lifter, weight, Bed making both occupied and unoccupied.
  • Allity Martens aged care, 08/30/2021, 09/26/2021, Provide direct person-centered, comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve quality health outcomes., Use high level communication skills including interpersonal, verbal, written, computer to work cohesively as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team., Assess individual patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate progress toward outcomes for every client., Planning care using medical, social, educational, recreational, and vocational services., Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, showering, feeding and toileting., Maintain a safe living environment by minimizing or removing safety risks or hazards and participating in mandatory health and safety training sessions., Provide companionship and support during daily activities by developing therapeutic relationships with clients and their families., Work with other health professionals to provide services in a person-centered model, placing the needs of the individual, their family, carers, and significant others at the centre of the care.
  • TQEH: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, 03/28/2022, 05/22/2022, Experience in mental health, triage, short stay, and minor trauma during emergency department placement, Experience of managing patients with different health issues through placement in this ward., Competently participated in oral medication administration along with registered nurses, Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection, Ability to admit or refer, assess, and record patient’s information according to the policies and procedures of the hospital., Admission/discharge of patients., Interprofessional collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists and Doctors., Observed and assisted in complex/simple wound assessment/dressing for patients, along with wound nurse, Oral and subcutaneous medication administration under the supervision of the nurse, Conducted Alcohol and depression assessment.
  • RAH: CARDIOLOGY LEVEL 4E WING 2, 03/27/2023, 05/21/2023, Managing full patient load during 8 weeks of placement with excellent time management., Caring for pre and post cardiac procedure patients., Developed the skill to undertake ECG., Undertook daily assessments, post-procedure assessments including neurovascular observations, head to toe assessment and pain assessment., Developed good communication skills with MDT team, family members and patients., Involved in medication administration and fluid therapy under the supervision of a registered nurse., Developed the skills for changing wound dressing and PICC line dressings., Developed good clinical knowledge about cardiac conditions and medications used through my 8 week placement.

References

  • Amanda Geogan (NUM- Flinders privat hospita)

      Email: Amanda.Geogan@acha.org.au

      Ph: 0490301188

  • Joanna Luz (Clinical Nurse)

      Email: joanna.luz42@gmail.com 

     Ph: 0405594552

  • Mara Tepavcevic ( People and cultural manager Penwood village)

     Email: mara@penwood.org.au


Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Penwood Village Aged Care
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Flinders Private Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Community support worker

SA CARE
06.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant in nursing

HCA
08.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant in nursing

YNA
11.2021 - 10.2023

Personal care worker

Penwood village
01.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Flinders University, Sturt Campus

Cert III in Individual support -

APT Training college
Rangelmary Benny