Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Sandy Ibarra

Goodna,Australia

Summary

A dedicated and highly motivated nursing student with 1 year of AIN experience in geriatric care within nursing homes. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the assistant in nursing position. Seeking to combine recent education with field experience in pursuit of knowledge and career opportunities alongside a focus on delivering high-quality patient-centred care. With progressive skills delivering compassionate care to patients and a strong determination to meet and exceed all assigned goals and objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant In Nursing

Blue Care Aged Care Facility
Brassall , QLD
11.2023 - Current
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turn and reposition bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent pressure injuries.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when required.
  • Respond quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury including falls.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to registered nurse on duty .

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Ipswich Hospital Ward 6B Rehabilitation and Stroke Services
Ipswich, QLD
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in providing patient care to stroke and rehab patients, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
  • Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
  • Performed assessments, such as vital signs, ECG, and executed comprehensive pain and neurological assessments routinely.
  • Observed patient responses to treatments and reported any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
  • Participated in nursing rounds and provided input on patient care plans.
  • Provided support to nurses during medical procedures, such as dressing changes or wound irrigation.

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Queensland Children's Hospital - Jacaranda Place Mental Health
Chermside , QLD
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Administered medications including oral and intramuscular under the supervision of two registered nurses as per protocols.
  • Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, attending school services and therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings and postural blood pressure.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding patient mental state examination and interventions provided.
  • Researched patient mental health illness, treatment approach and medications prescribed

Clinical Placement

Blue Care Aged Care Facility
Brassall, Queensland
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Put theory into practice applying what was learnt in the classroom at university to a clinical setting at blue care by providing assistance to nurses and AINs
  • Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Documented patient care activities and observations in medical records accurately.
  • Engaged in reflective practice and sought feedback to improve nursing competencies.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD
11-2025

High School -

Springfield Central State High
11.2022

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

Mater Education
South Brisbane, QLD
04.2021

Certificate II in Health Support Services -

Mater Education
South Brisbane, QLD
04-2021

Skills

  • Organised
  • Empathetic
  • Compassionate care
  • Professional practice
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative problem solving
  • Active Listening
  • Bilingual
  • Exceptional Teamwork

Certification

  • Certificate II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
  • Certificate II in Health Support Services
  • Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  • CPR and First Aid

References

  • Rohan O'Rourke, Registered Nurse (work supervisor), rohanrorke@gmail.com, 0432395898
  • Audrey Cottrell, Registered Nurse (clinical placement supervisor), Audrey.Cottrell@health.qld.gov.au, 0418717973

Timeline

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Ipswich Hospital Ward 6B Rehabilitation and Stroke Services
09.2024 - 09.2024

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Queensland Children's Hospital - Jacaranda Place Mental Health
07.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant In Nursing

Blue Care Aged Care Facility
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Placement

Blue Care Aged Care Facility
09.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland

High School -

Springfield Central State High

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

Mater Education

Certificate II in Health Support Services -

Mater Education

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