Sheila Kipkorir

Compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) seeking to leverage clinical experience and academic knowledge to provide high-quality patient care in a new graduate program. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving healthcare outcomes.

• Wallsend Manor Age Care, 09/12/22, 09/23/22, Provided personalized care to elderly residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being., Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Implemented fall prevention strategies effectively., Was up date on infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment use, and preventing healthcare-associated infections to ensure a safe environment for resident., Develop expertise in providing compassionate end-of-life care, managing symptoms, and supporting residents and their families through the end-of-life process with dignity and respect., Specialized in caring for residents with dementia by understanding dementia behaviours, communication strategies, and creating dementia-friendly environments to improve the quality of life for residents., Learned advanced wound care techniques, including wound assessment, dressing changes, pressure injury prevention and wound healing principles to provide optimal care for residents with skin integrity issues
• Nexus (CAMHS) (HNE Mental Health), 03/20/23, 03/31/24, Assisted in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health conditions., Participated in therapeutic activities and supported patients and families through challenging times., Expanded understanding of psychotropic medications commonly used in treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents, including indications, side effects, and monitoring parameters., Involved in multidisciplinary meetings of young people., Used cultural competence skills to provide culturally sensitive care, understand the influence of culture on mental health beliefs and practices, and tailor interventions to meet the diverse needs of your patients and their families.
• HVPH: Rehabilitation (Hunter Valley Private Hospital), 03/06/23, 03/17/23, Worked with rehabilitation patients to enhance their mobility and independence., Provided direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, including administering medications, wound care, and patient assessments., Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care plans.
• JHH: Radiology Medical (John Hunter Hospital), 07/31/23, 08/25/23, Observed and assisted in diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort., Learned to interpret radiological images and communicate findings effectively., Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating quick decision-making and effective communication skills, Educated patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• CMN: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Calvary Mater Hospital), 03/11/24, 04/05/24, Provided critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions, monitoring vital signs and responses to treatment., Conducted thorough patient assessments and documented findings accurately., Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating quick decision-making and effective communication skills., Assumed primary are of unventilated patients and planned in the development and implementation of individualised care plans, Collaborated with ICU team members to deliver comprehensive and compassionate patient care., Provided patient and family teaching on plan of care, pain management, and contact and transmission-based precautions., Gained hands-on experience in administering medications, IV therapy, and patient education.

• Working With Children Check, 2024
• NDIS Worker Check, 2021
• First Aid and CPR, 2022

Nicole Mason

clinical facilitator, Mater hospital Newcastle

Diana Chebet

RN, Wallsend Manor Age Care