Sophie Taylor
Alexandra Hills,QLD
Summary
I am a hard working, confident and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric, rehabilitation, palliative and general medical healthcare experience. I believe myself to be personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. I have a Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and am able to Liaise with medical professionals, patients and families alike to provide continuous top-quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centred around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout there treatment process.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Nursing Assistant
Lourdes Retirement Village
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked residents vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased residents engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported residents comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Assistant Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted the registered Nurses by Checking patients vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces and changing linens regularly
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canon Hill Anglican College
Cannon Hill, QLD2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- Compassionate care giver
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care knowledge
- End of life care
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Basic Life Support
- Checking patients vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Specimen Collection
- Light Housekeeping
Certification
Certificate 3 in Individual support
Dementia and behaviour management certificate
Languages
French
Professional Working
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Rosemary Greenham- Nurse Unit Manager
St Vincent's Private Hospital- Kangaroo Point
Contact- 0428 709 022
Email- Rosemary.greenham@svha.org.au
Bhavna Patel- Clinical Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital- Kangaroo point
Contact- 0430 452 450
Email- bhavna.patel@svha.org.au
Timeline
Assistant Nurse
St Vincent's Private Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Lourdes Retirement Village
01.2010 - 02.2012
Assistant Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Canon Hill Anglican College
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