Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Samantha Reardon

Summary

Motivated and passionate third year Registered Nursing Student, with a strong focus on advocating for patients. Proven skills under direct supervision in medication administration, direct patient care and team collaboration. Effective problem solver with excellent communication skills to build rapport with patients to provide quality nursing care.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

QLD Health
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with ADL's such as bathing, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Lifestyle Support Worker

Selectability
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client's nutritional needs.
  • Assisted regularly two clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.


Residential Youth Worker

Anglicare- St John's Boys Shelter
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximise benefits of programs.
  • Improved clients' coping skills with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for up to six clients.

Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Designed individualised plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.


Education

BA: Nursing - Registered Nurse

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
11.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Collecting vitals

Certification

  • BA: Communications- Writing and Cultural Studies- University of Sydney 2013
  • Trauma Informed Care-2021- Anglicare FNQ
  • CPR/ First Aid
  • Blue Card & NDIS Worker Clearance
  • Domestic Violence Certificate- Lifeline 2021
  • Manual Handling and Infection Control

References

Please see attached

Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

QLD Health
11.2022 - Current

Lifestyle Support Worker

Selectability
09.2021 - 11.2022

Residential Youth Worker

Anglicare- St John's Boys Shelter
12.2020 - 09.2022

Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services
07.2018 - 02.2020

BA: Nursing - Registered Nurse

Western Sydney University

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