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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

Process chicken and package appropriately

Maintain clean and efficient work area

Work within a team environment

Night Shift Filler

Big W
  • 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
  • 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
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