Urinary catheter insertion, care and removal (male and female)
Patient Education
Patient Management
Clinical Documentation
Enteral and parenteral nutrition
IV and Central lines (under direct supervision)
Heparin/insulin therapy
ICC and UWSD management
Aseptic technique and wound care (including drain tube removal)
Accomplishments
Golden Key International Honour Society Member: Invitation-only membership applying to the top 15% of students in all fields of study, based solely on academic achievements.
Education Courses Attended
02/22/22, Current, Bachelor of Nursing – La Trobe University (Bendigo Campus), Completed Aged Care placement at Stella Anderson Nursing Home (December 2022), Completed Sub-Acute placement at Castlemaine Health- Rehabilitation (March 2023), Completed Community-based placement at Bendigo Health with Residential in Reach (September 2023), Completed Acute placement at St John of God- Surgical Ward (October 2023), Completed Mental Health Placement at Bendigo Community Health Services in Forensic Mental Health (March 2024), Completed study component of year 1 and year 2 with A grade average
06/19/19, 11/19/19, Certificate in Business Bookkeeping – The Career Academy, Completed
01/19/19, 11/19/19, Bachelor of Nursing – University of South Australia, Completed Aged Care placement at Koo Wee Rup Regional Health within Killara Hostel; Westernport Nursing Home & Dementia Specific Care, I was unable to undergo my Acute Care placement in November/December of 2019 due to being in my third trimester of pregnancy. Since relocating to Victoria and due to Covid restrictions, I was unable to complete my second year studies with UniSA and therefore applied to La Trobe University., Completed study component of year 2 with a GPA of 5.46
01/16/16, 11/16/16, Bachelor of Nursing – University of South Australia, Completed year 1 with a GPA of 6
01/15/15, 11/15/15, Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Completed one year with a GPA of 6
2012, Cert IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) – Victorian Fitness Academy, Completed
01/04/04, 12/04, Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Completed Year 11
01/00/00, 12/03/03, Weeroona College, Year 7 – 10 Studies
Extra Curricular Activities Community Service
09/20/20, 12/21/21, South Melbourne Toy Library, Committee Member
Key Skills Strengths
Friendly & Positive Attitude
Excellent Communications Skills
Highly Motivated and Organized
Strong Ability to Multitask and Liaise at all Levels
Good Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills
Excellent Time Management Skills
Compassionate and Empathetic
Cross-Discipline Collaboration
Manual handling & Mobility
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Patient & Family Relations
Reporting & Documentation
Infection Control & Prevention
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Awards
Winner of the 2009/2010 Mitty’s Rising Star Series in Victoria
Rode multiple winners for Group One Winning Hall of Fame Trainer – Gai Waterhouse (life long goal)
Member of The Golden Key International Honour Society since March 2023
References
Tiffany McKay, Care Coordinator in ED at Bendigo Health, 0438 334 609, tmckay@bendigohealth.org.au
Jo Hardenberg, Clinical Nurse Educator, (03) 5471 3224, jhardenberg@castlemainehealth.org.au