Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
References
Licenses and registration
Timeline
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Rhoda Rickovski

Rhoda Rickovski

Brookfield,VIC

Summary

Dedicated nurse with clinical practicum experience as both an Enrolled Division 2 nurse and as a student studying to become a Registered Nurse. I have a passion for delivering quality healthcare in both a clinical and community setting. Skilled at establishing rapport with people, attributed to 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centered focus and drive to deliver the best possible care within my scope of practice.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse- Public Intoxication Response.

Cohealth
Collingwood, VIC
11.2023 - Current
  • Duties include, providing transportation with a Cohealth van across Melbourne to assist and care for vulnerable individuals within the community, either by ensuring their safe return home or offering support at the sobering up center. Conduct assessments, wound care, vital signs, while also referring individuals to social services and drug/alcohol programs.

Clinical Placements (Bachelor of Nursing)

Victoria University
St Albans , VIC
02.2023 - Current
  • Sub-Acute- Calvary of Bethlehem public hospital (40 hours), specialising in palliative care and progressive neurology. 12/02/2024-16/02/2024.
  • Sub-Acute- Austin Repatriation hospital (120 hours), neurological ward. 31/07/2023- 18/08/2023.
  • Mental Health- The Geelong Clinic (160 hours), placed in the drug/alcohol rehabilitation unit and eating disorders unit. 03/07/2023-28/07/2023.

Enrolled Nurse

Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
South Melbourne, VIC
08.2020 - Current
  • 2020-2021- Aged care, Covid testing, hotel quarantine, and vaccinating. Ambulance Victoria (Torrens Response) Sunshine Hospital emergency department assisting them by taking non critical patients in ED.
  • 2021-now- Rural aged care, I worked short assignments across Victoria in rural facilities and nursing homes.

TAB/Gaming Manager (Golden Fleece Hotel)

Melbourne Racing Club
Melton, VIC
11.2016 - 02.2021
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, while delivering exceptional and friendly customer service.
  • Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.

Education

Diploma of Nursing (HLT51612) - Nursing

Health Skills Australia
Melbourne, VIC
06-2017

Completed Year 11. - High School

Mount Clear Collage
Mount Clear, VIC
12-2001

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Victoria University
St Albans, VIC

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Infection control standards
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Self-reflection
  • Excellent Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Community health
  • Family Education
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Mental Resilience
  • Community Engagement
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Leadership

Hobbies

  • Spending time with family and friends, reading, watching AFL football and tennis, street art and silo exploring, live music, bird watching.
  • Volunteering at Coopers Animal refuge. Rehabilitating injured native wildlife and releasing them back into the wild, kangaroo's, wallabies, wombats, sugar gliders, possums and koala's.

References

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  • Louise Walters, Clinical Nurse Educator, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem. Email: Louise.Walters@calvarycare.org.au. Phone: 03 9834 9365.
  • Ashika Devi, Clinical facilitator, Austin Repatriation Hospital. Email: ashika1981@gmail.com. Phone: 0466 039 856.
  • Lex Bruton, Community Health RN, Cohealth. Email: Lex.Bruton@cohealth.org.au. Phone: 0499 157 168.

Licenses and registration

  • AHPRA- Division 2 nurse: NMW0002185893
  • Victorian Drivers License: 081797202

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse- Public Intoxication Response.

Cohealth
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Placements (Bachelor of Nursing)

Victoria University
02.2023 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Your Nursing Agency (YNA)
08.2020 - Current

TAB/Gaming Manager (Golden Fleece Hotel)

Melbourne Racing Club
11.2016 - 02.2021

Diploma of Nursing (HLT51612) - Nursing

Health Skills Australia

Completed Year 11. - High School

Mount Clear Collage

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Victoria University
Rhoda Rickovski