Rylee Gibbons

I am a dedicated nursing student currently studying at the University of Canberra. I have a passion for helping those around me and plan to use my knowledge and the skills that I will acquire to make a positive impact within my community.

In particular, I enjoy spending time taking care of children and hope to work as a paediatric nurse when I graduate. I find it easy to make connections with others and have the ability to make people feel comfortable in my company, which will help me build trusting and respectful nurse-patient relationships.

I am committed to advocating for my patients' well-being as my goal is to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care and feels supported throughout their healthcare journey.

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The key attributes that I display as a nursing student include strong communication skills, good relationship building, attention to detail, good teamwork abilities, problem-solving skills, and the ability to empathise and feel compassion for others.

During my first semester of studies, I have acquired skills in:

• Gaining patient consent
• Manual handling
• Taking vital signs
• Infection prevention and control
• PAL roll
• Proper hand hygiene
• Performing emergency checks
• Donning and Doffing PPE
• Providing bed baths
• Managing falls risks
• Assisting with hydration, elimination, and nutrition
• Caring during death and dying