Rebecca Brown
Wynnum,QLD
Summary
Driven Assistant in Nursing from Bolton Clarke, adept in HIPAA compliance and patient care, excelled in reducing fall incidents and preventing pressure ulcers. Leveraged compassionate communication and electronic charting skills to enhance patient wellbeing and support, fostering positive relationships and promoting independence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke
09.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Student Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital Brisbane | Ward 8B Surg | 120hrs
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed an 4-8 patient work load.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient conditions and escalating concerns when necessary for timely intervention.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Student Registered Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital | GARU Bunya | 80hrs
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed a 4-5 patient ratio with the NUM.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient conditions and escalating concerns when necessary for timely intervention.
- Gained proficiency in various diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood glucose monitoring devices that aided in the identification of patient conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Student Registered Nurse
Brisbane Private Hospital | Rehab & Geriat | 120hr
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient conditions and escalating concerns when necessary for timely intervention.
- Gained proficiency in various diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood glucose monitoring devices that aided in identification of patient conditions.
- Streamlined communication among team members by effectively utilizing electronic health records and documenting pertinent patient information.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, self-care techniques, and post-discharge instructions to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Advanced skills in administering IV medications and performing venipuncture with minimal discomfort for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and accurate medication administration.
- Participated in the development of evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved clinical practice.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD09.2024
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Clinical judgment
- End of life care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Self-Reflection and Improvement
- Punctual and Reliable
- Vital signs
- Nursing Assessments
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
Certification
- Certified BSL, First aid pro - Exp. 2027
- Certified CPR, First aid pro - Exp. 2025
- Certified Mask Fit testing, Surefit services, Exp. 2025
- Certified Hand hygiene
- Certified Infection prevention and control
- Yellow card
- Blue card
- Australian Police check
- Certified Medication administration safety
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse
Mater Hospital Brisbane | Ward 8B Surg | 120hrs
04.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke
09.2023 - Current
Student Registered Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital | GARU Bunya | 80hrs
08.2023 - 09.2023
Student Registered Nurse
Brisbane Private Hospital | Rehab & Geriat | 120hr
04.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Central University of Queensland
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