Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Hi, I’m
SIKHUMBUZO MERCY SIBANDA
Registered Nurse
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
53
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Greenslopes Private HospitalBrisbane , Queensland
Graduate Registered Nurse
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
Nurse Assistant
10.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Anglicare
Personal Care Assistant
07.2019 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Student Nurse
04.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Royal Women Brisbane Hospital
Student Nurse
05.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Ward 7BW Medical/Surgical, 108 Hours
- Placement-, ACHIEVEMENTS
- Administering medication to the patients under RN’s supervision
- Evaluated, developed and documented nursing care plans supervised by a registered nurse
- Checking client's’ Blood glucose/ sugar levels and observing vital signs
- ADLs (Grooming, bed making, feeding)
- Applying dressings
St Vincent's Aged Care
Assistant Nurse
03.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Assisting residents with personal cares (bathing/ showering, toileting and shaving) and responding empathically to concerns
- Providing emotional support and ensuring that the residents feel safe and cared for
- Serving residents food and feeding
- Performing manual handling
- Infection control
- Making tea
- Applying gained knowledge and skills when caring for the residents
- Doing the paperwork, which includes filling in bowel charts, restraint charts and many other charts to be completed
- Escorting residents to their appointments and shopping
- Checking vital signs
Healthcare Australia
Homecare worker
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Escorting clients to their appointments and shopping
- Providing emotional support and ensuring that the clients feel safe and cared for
- Assisting clients with personal cares (bathing/ showering, toileting and shaving) and responding empathically to concerns
- Assisting with light domestic duties, housework and food preparation
- Assisting clients with mobilising and transfers
Ipswich Hospital
Student nurse
01.2016
Job overview
- Administering medication to the patients under RN’s supervision
- Evaluated, developed and documented nursing care plans supervised by a registered nurse
- Checking client's’ Blood glucose/ sugar levels and observing vital signs
- ADLs (Grooming, bed making, feeding)
- Applying dressings
Education
Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane, QLD
Bachelor of nursing
University Overview
Southbank Tafe
Adult tertiary education Certificate IV
2014
University Overview
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
10.2022 - 07.2023
Student Nurse
Princess Alexandra Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse
Royal Women Brisbane Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Anglicare
07.2019 - 10.2022
Homecare worker
Healthcare Australia
06.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Nurse
St Vincent's Aged Care
03.2017 - 04.2019
Student nurse
Ipswich Hospital
01.2016
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of nursing
09.2022
Southbank Tafe
Adult tertiary education Certificate IV
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