Shannon Blain
Summary
Dedicated final semester nursing student with a strong devoted to providing exceptional care. I have a keen interest in neonatal and paediatric nursing, and I am passionate about critical and acute care. I have been recognised for my critical thinking skills and compassionate nature, and I am enthusiastic to utilise my theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in a new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing (Midwifery)
SJOG Subiaco Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Worked across labour ward, neonatal unit, and post-natal floor to support Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives in delivering patient care
- Complete vital sign observation on post-natal women and escalation of care when required
- Assistance and support to parents visiting the neonatal unit
- Give support and assist women in showering post-caesarean section
- Take accurate urine measurements to facilitate an accurate trial of void assessment
- Mothercrafting support and encouragement, inclusive of nappy changing, swaddling, and safe sleep patient education
- Assistance in collection of expressed breast milk (EBM), correct labelling and storage of EBM, and delivery of EBM to neonatal unit
- Preparation of breast milk substitute (BMS) using single-use equipment
- Leading baby bath demonstrations and breast pump set-up for new parents
- Cleaning and restocking of equipment such as phototherapy lights, biliblankets, and cozytherms
- Daily checks and calibrations of TCB machines and BGL machines
- Daily checks and restocking of IV access trolley and Post-Partum haemorrhage trolley
- Restocking of baby care trolleys, treatment room, nursery, and milk room supplies
- Answered incoming calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Assistant in Nursing
Hollywood Private Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Worked across medical, surgical, oncology, and long-stay wards to assist Registered Nurses and Clinical Nurses in completing patient care
- Completion of vital sign observations, blood glucose levels, urinalysis, and simple wound care
- Assistance of patients to complete ADLs, inclusive of bathing, toileting, nutrition, hydration, oral care, hair care, and continence aids
- Use of safe manual handling to assistor assisting patient mobility
- Use of equipment to support manual handling, such as hoists, Sara steady, and slide sheets
- Patient companionship where required for difficult behaviour, minimisation of fall risk, delirium care, and dementia support, including diversional therapy
- Support and communication with family members
Children's Entertainer (Senior Fairy)
Freedom Fairies
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Worked with a variety of clients in the delivery of child entertainment services, including face painting, character visits, games, glitter tattoos and hair braiding
- Engaged groups of children in storytelling, running of games, and craft sessions
- Administration support in the delivery of events and services, including annual and seasonal high-priority events such as the "Fairy Picnic" and Christmas pageant
- Establishment and management of the audio-visual department within the organisation - Audio design and operation for stage shows and concerts run by the organisation
- Supervision and training of new team members in client services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
07.2024
West Australian Certificate of Education
John Curtin College of The Arts
Fremantle, WA11.2018
Volunteering
University Dramatic Society (Stage Management, Theatre Technician, Lighting Designer)
Shire of Mundaring (Kids Activities Out of School)
Kent St Flexi Learning Program (Teacher's aide)
Yallambee Baptistcare Residential Village (Therapy Assistant)
FringeWorld 2021 (Front of House staff)
Certification
- CPR
- Manual Handling
- Hand hygiene
- Department of Health Criminal Record Screening Card
- Mask Fit test
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing (Midwifery)
SJOG Subiaco Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Hollywood Private Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2024
Children's Entertainer (Senior Fairy)
Freedom Fairies
11.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
West Australian Certificate of Education
John Curtin College of The Arts
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