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Sophia Cunico

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Summary

I’m a dedicated Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with extensive experience across different departments. These include pre and post operative care, Emergency Department, surgical, medical, and rehabilitation with a strong foundation in these critical areas. I have honed my skills in delivering exceptional patient care and managing complex situations with confident. I'm adaptable and quick thinking, I thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain professionalism under pressure. I'm eager to leverage my diverse skill sets and passion for patient care wellbeing to make a positive impact within my organization. I adhere to policies and procedures. Handle constructive criticism to help improve my performance and professional development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

NSW Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Identifying a deteriorating patient
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in high pressure situations
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Monitoring patients, taking vitals signs
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Time management. Carrying out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files.
  • Worked alongside registered and enrolled nurses to check vitals and tend to patient need.
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.

Assistant in Nursing

Nazareth House
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files.
  • Worked alongside registered and enrolled nurses to check vitals and tend to patient need.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.

Education

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Nursing

TAFE QLD
Queensland
01.2022

Skills

  • Patient Monitoring and assessment: Skilled in conducting comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs monitoring neurological assessments and pain assessments to identify changes in patient condition and provide timely interventions
  • Wound care: Experienced in assessing cleaning dressing and mentoring wounds of varying severity utilizing evidenced based wound care techniques to promote healing and prevent complications
  • Medication Administration: Proficient in accurately administering, medications via various routes including oral intravenous intramuscular and subcutaneous ensuring patient safety and compliance with medication protocols
  • Infection control procedures: Knowledgeable about infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and isolation precautions to minimizes the spread of infections within the health Effective in providing patients and their families with health education on topics such a disease prevention, medication adherence lifestyle modifications and self-care practices to empower them in managing their health
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary health teams: Skilled in communicating with patients and collaborating with physicians registered nurses allied health professionals and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes
  • Basic life support and CPR: Capable of recongnising and responding to medical emergencies imitating CPR and providing basic lifesaving interventions until advance help comes along
  • Patient advocacy and support: Dedicated to advocating for the needs and preferences of patients ensuring their rights and respected and providing emotional support and reassurance during times of illness or distress
  • Critical thinking and problem solving: skilled in assessing complex patient situations identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and well being

Affiliations

  • Marilyn Radford: In charge Nurse Surgical 2 0428620713 Marilyn.radford@health.gov.nsw.au
  • Cheryl Gill Personal 0401226745 cherylgill@hotmail.com

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse

NSW Health
02.2022 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health
01.2021 - 02.2022

Assistant in Nursing

Nazareth House
01.2020 - 02.2022

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Nursing

TAFE QLD
Sophia Cunico