Sarah Sargent
Tranmere,Tasmania
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student with practical knowledge gained through a variety of clinical practice experiences. Strong interpersonal skills showcased through providing empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven dedication to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality healthcare. Particular interest in Paediatric care, although also enjoys caring for patients of any given age.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Choice Support Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted participants from a variety of ages with activities of daily living such as: eating, dressing, personal hygiene, cleaning, exercising and socialising in the community.
- Assisted in moving participants using safe manual handling techniques using a range of hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and 4 wheel walker frames.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as: Psychologists, play therapists, General practitioners and community nurses to develop treatment plans for participants.
- Experience with incident report forms and mandatory reporting procedures
Professional Experience Placement
The university of Tasmania
- Paediatrics at The Royal Hobart Hospital- 6 weeks (current placement):
- Caring for patients with mental health struggles, including Eating disorders
- Nasogastric care
- Providing support to parents of sick children
- CCU at the Hobart Private Hospital- 6 weeks:
- ECG and cardiac monitoring experience
- Caring for patients with Bellevac drains
- Caring for patients post having a Rou-en-y procedure
- P1 Repatriation- Tasmanian Department of Health 4 weeks:
- medication familiarisation
- personal hygeine
- understanding the palliative care process
- Strathglen aged care home- Uniting Agewell 3 weeks:
- Wound care
- observations and neurological observations
- Understanding on how to interact with patients who have Dementia or are cognitively impaired
- Theatre- Calvary Hospital
- Understanding and maintaining a sterile environment
- Anaesthetic process
- Understanding the importance of patient dignity
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
TAS12-2025
Diploma - Diploma of Applied Health And Community Support
University of Tasmania
TAS12-2021
Certificate 3 - Certificate 3 in Early Learning And Childcare
Myecampus
12-2020
TCE Certificate -
The Friends' School
Hobart12-2020
Skills
- Safe person-centred care
- Communication and teamwork
- Caring bed side manner
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical assessment skills
- Clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Service:
- Volunteer Hockey coach
- Volunteer at Hobart Women's Specialist for student initiated further medical experience
- Nationally recognised CAS certificate for service hours
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Choice Support Tasmania
12.2024 - Current
Professional Experience Placement
The university of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Diploma - Diploma of Applied Health And Community Support
University of Tasmania
Certificate 3 - Certificate 3 in Early Learning And Childcare
Myecampus
TCE Certificate -
The Friends' School
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