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Sharni Johnston

Sandy Hollow,NSW

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient-centered care, highly productive in fast-paced environments, and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialised skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and mobility assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Over 4 years of experience working in aged care and nursing home facilities in rural and remote areas. Hardworking and dedicated professional, known for being punctual, driven by a passion to continuously learn, and being adaptable in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact on patients' overall well-being and lives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
Merriwa, 2329
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve and advocate for individual care plan targets and overall wellbeing.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
  • Provided basic patient care routinely by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed basic nursing skills, such as changing basic wound dressings, routine pressure area care, and falls prevention in accordance with policies and procedures.

Assistant in Nursing School Based Trainee

NSW Health
Merriwa, 2329
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Documented information in patient charts, and communicated patient condition updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

TAFE NSW
Tamworth, NSW
06-2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University
Correspondence/Online

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Up-to-date basic life support training
  • Great communication skills
  • Advocating for patients, families, and colleagues
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Patient-centred care
  • Aged care, nursing home and rural and remote nursing experience
  • Basic wound management
  • Dependable and punctual

References

Nerdia Rawlinson

RNIC, co-worker

nerida.rawlinson@health.nsw.gov.au

0428 846 505

Alison Storey

EEN, co-worker

alison.storey@health.nsw.gov.au

0493 468 187

Sharee Witney 

RNIC, co-worker

sharee.witney@health.nsw.gov.au

0417 428 268

Bronwyn Cullen

EEN, co-worker

bronwyn.cullen@health.nsw.gov.au

0421 655 295

Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
11.2022 - Current

Assistant in Nursing School Based Trainee

NSW Health
03.2021 - 06.2022

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance -

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Nursing -

Charles Sturt University

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