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Taito Savou

Nambour,QLD

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Estia Health
06.2023 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Education

Certificate III - Aged Care And Individual Support

Queensford College
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023

Skills

  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Feeding
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Supply Restocking
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Relationship Building
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient-Focused Care

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Estia Health
06.2023 - Current

Certificate III - Aged Care And Individual Support

Queensford College
Taito Savou