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Tanya Cattanach

Whitton

Summary

Compassionate and reliable nursing assistant with a proven track record at Bupa Aged Care, enhancing patient comfort and safety through diligent monitoring and personalized care. Skilled in vital sign assessment and fostering emotional support, I effectively promoted independence and reduced fall incidents, ensuring high-quality care and patient dignity.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Processor

Biadia
Griffith, NSW

Process chicken and package appropriately

Maintain clean and efficient work area

Work within a team environment

Night Shift Filler

Big W
Griffith, NSW
  • Provided excellent customer service when encountering late-night shoppers seeking assistance or guidance.
  • Enhanced store presentation by maintaining clean and organized shelves during nightly shifts.
  • Streamlined the restocking process by collaborating with fellow team members to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Ensured a safe work environment by promptly addressing spills, broken items, or other hazards.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by diligently restocking shelves and ensuring correct product placement.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies regarding safety standards, proper lifting techniques, and equipment usage during overnight hours.

Waitress

Happy Dragon Restaurant
Griffith, NSW
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Assistant in Nursing

Bupa Aged Care
Griffith, NSW
03.2005 - 10.2020
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Education

Certificate Lll in Nursing

Griffith Tafe
Griffith, NSW

Year 7 / Year 11

Hay War Memorial High School
Hay, NSW

Kindergarten / Year 6 Education

Carrathool Public School
Carrathool, NSW

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Reliable team player

Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

Bupa Aged Care
03.2005 - 10.2020

Food Processor

Biadia

Night Shift Filler

Big W

Waitress

Happy Dragon Restaurant

Certificate Lll in Nursing

Griffith Tafe

Year 7 / Year 11

Hay War Memorial High School

Kindergarten / Year 6 Education

Carrathool Public School
Tanya Cattanach