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Sara Bashir

Newport,NSW

Summary

I am a dedicated and motivated nursing student, eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced paediatric environment as an Assistant in Nursing, with the goal of specialising in paediatric care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant in Nursing - Child and Adolescent Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2023 - Current

• Permanent part-time position in a fast-paced paediatric ward
• Deliver one-on-one care as an Independent Patient Special for adolescents with medically unstable eating disorders
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, family-centred care
• Build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families during prolonged admissions
• Actively advocate for patient needs to nursing and medical teams, as well as families
• Assist nurses with patient care, monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation
• Identify and escalate early signs of patient deterioration
• Mentor and support new staff during supernumerary orientation shifts

Tutor

Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current
  • Providing 1:1 tutoring to nursing students enrolled in tertiary courses, hybrid and in-person.
  • Developed personalised lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement.
  • Assisted in assessing student progress and adapting teaching methods accordingly.

Childhood Educator Traineeship

Little Zak’s Academy
2023 - 2023
  • Provided support in the nursery, ages 0-2.
  • Implemented daily routines with children such as bottle feeding, daytime sleeping and toileting.
  • Supported classroom activities, fostering positive interactions among children.
  • Assisted in lesson planning and preparation of educational materials.

Christmas Sales Assistant

Myer
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted customers during a study shopping period in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and organisation.
  • Implemented promotional displays, driving increased customer engagement.
  • Improved my active-listening and communication skills with team-members and customers.

Dental Nurse & Administration

Designer Smiles
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained sterilization protocols and ensured compliance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
  • Supported dentists in procedural tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Pharmacy Assistant

Warringah Mall Pharmacy
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Worked closely with the pharmacist behind the counter to address customer needs.
  • Completed a tertiary certificate with the pharmacy specialising in S2 and S3 medications.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and pharmacy software systems.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted customers with medication inquiries and product recommendations.
  • Worked alongside Pharmacists with S2/S3 medications.
  • Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently to support pharmacy operations.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability for essential medications.

Babysitting

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities, like cooking meals and planned activities.
  • Adapted to various family dynamics and preferences, ensuring a seamless babysitting experience tailored to each individual household''s needs.
  • Kept detailed records of each babysitting session including hours worked, activities completed, and any pertinent notes for parents.

Pharmacy Assistant

Freshwater Pharmacy
01.2020 - 2020
  • I was supported by the pharmacy team during my Year 10 work experience.
  • Assisted customers with medication inquiries and product recommendations.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to maintain compliance with health regulations.
  • Learnt operational procedures and pharmacy software systems.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Technology Sydney
12-2026

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame Australia

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

TAFE NSW
01.2023

Certificate II in Pharmacy SIRCIND002 -

Pharmacy Guild of Australia
01-2022

The Role of Pharmacy Assistants in Patient Medication Safety -

Pharmacy Guild of Australia
01-2022

Higher School Certificate -

NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
12-2022

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective team member
  • Practice person centred care within scope of practice
  • Confidential and effective documentation
  • Adheres to policy and procedures

Clinical Placements

2023 (3 weeks) - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Respiratory Unit 

The only clinical placement I completed as a student nurse at the University of Notre Dame.

• Assisted in monitoring respiratory status, including oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and breath sounds
• Supported patients requiring oxygen therapy, nebulisers, and chest physiotherapy under RN supervision
• Gained experience caring for patients with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, and post-operative respiratory complications
• Assisted with hygiene, mobility, and airway clearance to promote effective breathing and comfort
• Documented observations accurately and communicated changes in patient condition to the nursing team
• Collaborated with registered nurses and allied health staff to deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care


2024 (2 weeks) - Hornsby Hospital - Orthopaedic Ward

• Assisted with pre- and post-operative care including wound observations, pain assessment, and mobility support
• Monitored vital signs and neurovascular observations under RN supervision
• Supported patients with hygiene, nutrition, and safe mobilisation using mobility aids
• Gained experience in pressure injury prevention, documentation, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting


2025 (2 weeks) - Royal North Shore Hospital - Mental Health Outreach Team

• Attended community and hospital appointments with patients, providing ongoing mental health care in home and outpatient settings
• Assisted with the administration of depot injections under RN supervision
• Supported patients living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression to maintain treatment adherence and daily stability
• Utilised therapeutic communication to build rapport, encourage engagement, and support recovery goals
• Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, independence, and holistic care in the community


2025 (2 weeks) - Hornsby Hospital - Medical Assessment Unit

  • Cared for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions
  • Assisted with patient admissions, assessments, and monitoring of vital signs under RN supervision
  • Supported nurses in performing ECGs, blood glucose monitoring, and routine observations
  • Gained experience in responding to deteriorating patients and escalating concerns appropriately
  • Provided personal care, documentation, and patient support in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Certification

Working With Children Check for paid work

National Police Check

NDIS Worker Check

First Aid + CPR Course

NSW Drivers License

Bilingual - Arabic, Basic Italian

Mental Health First Aid

RESUS4KIDS - Advanced Paediatric Resuscitation

Adult Basic Life Support Training

Eating Disorders: Spot the Red Flag

Infant and Child Basic Life Support

Timeline

Tutor

Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current

Assistant in Nursing - Child and Adolescent Unit

Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Christmas Sales Assistant

Myer
10.2022 - 02.2023

Dental Nurse & Administration

Designer Smiles
06.2022 - 11.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Warringah Mall Pharmacy
12.2021 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
06.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Assistant

Freshwater Pharmacy
01.2020 - 2020

Babysitting

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 01.2021

Childhood Educator Traineeship

Little Zak’s Academy
2023 - 2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame Australia

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

TAFE NSW

Certificate II in Pharmacy SIRCIND002 -

Pharmacy Guild of Australia

The Role of Pharmacy Assistants in Patient Medication Safety -

Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Higher School Certificate -

NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
Sara Bashir