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Samantha Peters
Salisbury North
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated Student Enrolled Nurse currently completing a Diploma of Nursing with clinical placement experience in sub-acute care, aged care, and mental health settings. Passionate about providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Strong skills in communication, patient assessment, infection control, documentation, and critical thinking. Committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality care that promotes positive patient outcomes.
Work History
Sub-Acute Placement
Yatala Labour Prison
Northfield, SA
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing supervisors to ensure timely patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during clinical placements to support patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
- Supported infection control practices by properly sanitizing equipment and maintaining a clean patient environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in clinical records to aid in comprehensive care planning and communication.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and health education, promoting patient wellbeing and compliance.
Aged Care Placement
Estia Health
Hope Valley, SA
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided compassionate support and companionship to elderly residents, enhancing their emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities including mobility, personal hygiene, and meal serving, ensuring dignity and respect for aged care clients.
- Collaborated with aged care staff to implement individualized care plans tailored to the specific needs of older adults.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' conditions to senior nursing staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Communicated effectively with elderly residents and their families to promote understanding and adherence to care routines and activities.
- Monitored elderly residents for changes in physical and cognitive abilities, reporting findings to the healthcare team.
- Supported the maintenance of a safe and clean environment by following infection control and health and safety protocols.
- Assisted in organizing recreational activities tailored to elderly residents to promote mental stimulation and social interaction.
Mental Health Placement
Estia Health
Craigmore, SA
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted mental health nursing staff in observing and documenting patient behaviours to support treatment planning and progress evaluation.
- Monitored patients' mental status and communicated any significant changes to the supervising nurse to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Assisted in wound care management, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of injuries under supervision.
- Supported the administration of medications and recorded patient vital signs to track treatment progress.
- Maintained medical equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and hygiene standards were met.
- Participated in patient assessments under supervision, contributing to comprehensive care planning and documentation.
- Utilized clinical skills in medication administration and patient monitoring to support enrolled nurses in delivering safe and effective nursing care.
- Participated in crisis intervention under supervision to ensure patient safety during acute episodes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Torrens University
Adelaide, SA 02.2024 - Current
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Wound management
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Treatment Planning
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Patient advocacy
- IV therapy management
Accomplishments
Throughout my Diploma of Nursing, I have successfully completed clinical placements in sub-acute care, aged care, and mental health settings, where I developed skills in patient assessment, infection control, documentation, communication, and person-centered care. Balancing academic studies with clinical placements has strengthened my time management, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities, while providing valuable hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare environments.
Certification
• National Police Clearance
• Working With Children Check
• Provide First Aid
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Manual Handling Training
• Infection Prevention and Control Training
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Australian Driver's License
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Aged Care Placement
Estia Health
05.2026 - 05.2026
Mental Health Placement
Estia Health
05.2026 - 05.2026
Sub-Acute Placement
Yatala Labour Prison
01.2025 - 01.2025
Diploma - Nursing
Torrens University
02.2024 - Current