Taliah Fletcher
Assistant in Nursing & Student Nurse
Sippy Downs,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful Disability Support and student nurse experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Possess a strong commitment to comprehensive and individualised patient care and education. Ability to liaise with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Exceptional attention to detail as well as excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
Caloundra Private Mental Health
Caloundra, QLD
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care and checked vital signs.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
- Attended patient groups to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Observed day surgery procedures including electroconvulsive therapy, colonoscopies and endoscopies
- Closely monitored and documented patient findings post procedures
Student Nurse Intern
Buderim Private Hospital - Ward 2A
Buderim, QLD
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered medications via oral, IV intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Observed Allied Health sessions with patients
- Completed necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
- Performed and documented blood glucose testing before administering necessary insulin
Assistant in Nursing
Caloundra Private Mental Health
Caloundra, QLD
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Organized and managed patient charts and files.
- Worked alongside certified nursing assistants to check vitals and tend to patient needs.
- Offered nursing station clerical and data-entry assistance to streamline operations.
- Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
Disability Support Carer
Private Home
Noosaville, QLD
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed personal care duties for highly disabled clients including manual bowel evacuation, toileting, showering, grooming and dressing
- Communication with Allied Health Professionals
- Deliver Allied Health Professional programs
- Transported clients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Helped clients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes, walkers and standing frames.
- Turned and positioned clients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to boss.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for client well-being.
- Maintained frequent supervision of clients unable to call for assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, activities and school.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep clients mentally alert.
- Provided safe mobility support to help clients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Documented clients' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Student Nurse
SCHHS_SCUH_4A_Neurology/Stroke/Delirium
Birtinya , QLD
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Performed and documented blood glucose testing before administering necessary insulin
Student Nurse
SCHHS_Maleny Hospital
Maleny, QLD
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed and documented blood glucose testing before administering necessary insulin
Student Nurse
SCHHS_SCUH_MAPU_Medical Assessment Planning Unit
Birtinya, QLD
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Handling of a deceased patient.
- Performed and documented blood glucose testing before administering necessary insulin
Student Nurse
ACF_Estia Health Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum, QLD
02.2018 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Completed and documented blood glucose monitoring
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD07.2022
Skills
- Nursing strategy improvement
- Nursing team development
- Established nursing procedures
- Nursing station operations
- Medical and nursing coordination
- Nursing standards
Certification
- HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
- Positive Notice blue card - Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Up-to-date vaccination status including Covid-19
Additional Information
Katie Bowden
Colleague - Disability Support Worker in Private Home
0499 001 842
Katie-lee4@hotmail.com
Wayne Graham
Nurse Unit Manager - Caloundra Private Mental Health
07 5491 1522
GrahamW@ramsayhealth.com.au
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Caloundra Private Mental Health
01.2021 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Caloundra Private Mental Health
11.2020 - 11.2020
Student Nurse Intern
Buderim Private Hospital - Ward 2A
10.2020 - 11.2020
Disability Support Carer
Private Home
08.2020 - 01.2022
Student Nurse
SCHHS_SCUH_4A_Neurology/Stroke/Delirium
03.2020 - 04.2020
Student Nurse
SCHHS_Maleny Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2019
Student Nurse
SCHHS_SCUH_MAPU_Medical Assessment Planning Unit
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Nurse
ACF_Estia Health Mount Coolum
02.2018 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast
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