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Sharlene Heathcote

Yarrabilba

Summary

I have recently relocated from New South Wales to Queensland and completed the Diploma of Nursing in March 2024. I have five years of experience working in aged care as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). Additionally, I have completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care and Community) and Certificate III in Assisting in Medication and Skill Set. I stay current with all required vaccinations. My key skills include effective communication, problem-solving, being a fast learner, and excellent time management. I am well-presented and possess strong communication abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse

NSW HEALTH
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications: Responsible for administering oral medications, injections, and topical treatments as per prescribed regimens, while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions and reporting to the RN.
  • Basic nursing care: Provided wound care, conducted dressing changes, and managed catheters and other medical devices, ensuring the maintenance of hygiene and infection prevention.
  • Vital signs monitoring: Regularly monitored blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track health status changes and ensure timely intervention.
  • Personal care assistance: Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring dignity and comfort.
  • Mobility assistance: Supported residents with mobility issues, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs and assisting with walking, ensuring safety from falls and injuries.
  • Was assigned the team leader role on numerous shifts.

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse

Beechworth Health Service
04.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications: Responsible for administering oral medications, injections, and topical treatments as per prescribed regimens, while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions and reporting to the RN.
  • Basic nursing care: Provided wound care, conducted dressing changes, and managed catheters and other medical devices, ensuring the maintenance of hygiene and infection prevention.
  • Vital signs monitoring: Regularly monitored blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track health status changes and ensure timely intervention.
  • Personal care assistance: Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring dignity and comfort.
  • Mobility assistance: Supported residents with mobility issues, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs and assisting with walking, ensuring safety from falls and injuries.

Assistant in Nursing

Crewe Sharp
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Providing the best patient-centered care
  • Assisting residents in their daily activities, delivering the best possible care, ensuring wellbeing and comfort
  • Maintaining a friendly homelike environment where residents are encouraged to engage in activities of their choice
  • Ensuring the safe and appropriate use of equipment, with an emphasis on resident comfort and safety
  • Assisting with all aspects of personal hygiene – showering, continence, bedding, and clothing
  • Actively monitoring residents’ condition and report any changes in condition or behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
  • Supported needs of numerous residents under long-term care.

Assistant in Nursing

Aliance Nursing (Agency)
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Ensuring the personal care delivered is based on the care plan
  • Supporting the residents to live a life of choice and independence
  • Contributing to the care plan development with your views and observations about the client.
  • Ensuring the residents’ comfort, dignity and personal privacy is maintained.
  • Participating in learning activity to assist you to improve your understanding of client needs and high-quality service delivery
  • Following the directions of clinical staff

Home Support Worker

Lutheran Aged Care
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Providing support to clients with domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
  • Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with clients and their families
  • Adhering to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our customers safe
  • Reporting any issues or changes in the customer's health and wellbeing through the appropriate channels and protocols
  • Assist customers with personal care support including, showering, toileting, feeding assistance and help with transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Tafe NSW
Albury, NSW
03.2024

Assist Client With Medication Skill Set - Assistant in Nursing

Tafe NSW
Albury, NSW
04.2022

Certificate III in Individual Support - Assistant in Nursing

Tafe NSW
Albury, NSW
01.2022

Skills

  • Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills: Demonstrates clear and effective communication in both spoken and written forms
  • Commitment to Quality Care: Dedicated to providing superior care and outstanding service
  • Passion for Resident and Patient Well-being: Driven by a strong desire to enhance the lives of residents and patients
  • Respectful and Person-Centred Approach: Supports individuals based on their personal choices and preferences
  • Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team, coupled with the confidence to operate independently
  • Valid Driver’s License: Holds a current and valid driver’s license
  • Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19: Compliant with COVID-19 vaccination requirements
  • Adaptable and Eager to Learn: Displays a willingness to learn and adapt to new situations
  • Team-Oriented and Skilled: Proficient in collaborative teamwork
  • Friendly and Effective Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly communication abilities

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate with CPR.
  • Three Covid19 Vaccinations (including update with all required vaccinations)
  • Working With Children Check (WWC2205873E)
  • NDIS.
  • Completed Certificate - (Certificate 3 in individual support Aging Home & Community. Certificate) (TAFE NSW ALBURY)
  • Completed Certificate - Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set. (TAFE NSW ALBURY)
  • Current - Enrolled in Diploma of Nursing EEN
  • AHPRA Registration

Timeline

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse

NSW HEALTH
04.2024 - Current

Enrolled Endorsed Nurse

Beechworth Health Service
04.2023 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Crewe Sharp
01.2023 - 03.2024

Assistant in Nursing

Aliance Nursing (Agency)
01.2023 - 03.2024

Home Support Worker

Lutheran Aged Care
01.2019 - 01.2023

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Tafe NSW

Assist Client With Medication Skill Set - Assistant in Nursing

Tafe NSW

Certificate III in Individual Support - Assistant in Nursing

Tafe NSW

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