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Amari Phillips

Goldcoast,Australia

Summary

Dedicated, young, compassionate New-Grad EN with an overwhelming passion for the nursing industry. Seeking to build my experience and knowledge to its full potential across all areas of the nursing industry. Excited for new opportunities to broaden my skills, meet new people and experience diverse, complex situations. I'm intrigued in concepts I don't yet understand and im excited to face new challenges. My confident personality supports my communication skills, organisational skills and ability to work in a team setting. I possess time management skills, the ability to multitask effectively, the ability to thrive under pressure, the ability to empower supportive, collaborative environments and most importantly the dedication to provide safe and high-quality care. Currently studying Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant In Nursing - Aged Care Worker

Opal Healthcare
Goldcoast, QLD
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting whilst promoting client independence and remaining professional and respectful.
  • Followed safe manual handling procedures such as safe lifting, transferring techniques and operation of transfer machinery to transport residents.
  • Built a strong, long-lasting, and trusting, professional relationship with clients and loved ones.
  • Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to create a safe, supportive, holistic approach to achieve personalised care.
  • continuously monitored residents to identify signs of deterioration in mobility or cognitive function and reported findings to the RN or supervisor.
  • Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
  • Provided non-pharmacological therapy using techniques such as hot/cold packs, music/art therapy, massage therapy and repositioning therapy.
  • Remained culturally safe and respectful towards diverse clients, adjusting environmental factors to suit their preferences.
  • treated residents with privacy and dignity
  • collaborated in a team environment to establish an efficient plan of care every shift

Student Enrolled Nurse

Gynaecology, Urology & Plastics-Pindara Private Hospital 4 Week Placement
Goldcoast, QLD
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • practiced under the direct or indirect supervision of the RN.
  • contributed in the process of blood transfusions under the direct supervision of the RN
  • managed a patient load of 5, on multiple occasions, under the indirect and direct supervision of the RN.
  • administered medications intravenously, orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly and topically under the direct supervision of the RN.
  • participated multiple times in the procedure of catheterisation, hung continuous irrigation, completed pre-op and post-op procedures, completed bladder scans accurately and reported findings to RN under the indirect and direct supervision of the RN.
  • Completed admission and discharge planning, completed care plans for all five patients, completed shift planners on behalf of myself and the supervising RN, and completed documentation adhering to the organisational framework, including paper-based medication charts, fluid balance/irrigation charts, observation charts, and BGL charts.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Provided patient education on self-catheterisation, post-surgical at home care, medications and answered any further questions with accuracy in conjuction with the RN.
  • I attended shifts, handover, high-risk patient briefs and staff meetings in a timely manner.
  • continuously reflected on EN standards for practice and organisational policy and procedure regarding EN Students to adhere to APHRA regulations.
  • collaborated with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care including participating in patient consultations with their specialist.
  • participated in patient referrals to relevant health specialists/facilities.
  • supported patients and families in feeling comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and contributing to the desired health outcome for the individual.

Student Enrolled Nurse

Cardiac Care Unit - Goldcoast Private Hospital 2 Week Placement
Goldcoast, QLD
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • familiarised self with knowledge behind interpreting telemetry, cardiac medications, interpreting ECG results and placing ECG dots accurately, interpreting cardiac conditions and signs of deterioration.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness under the direct and indirect supervision of the RN.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options under the direct and indirect supervision of the RN.
  • practiced under the direct or indirect supervision of the RN.
  • managed a patient load of 5, on multiple occasions, under the indirect and direct supervision of the RN.
  • administered medications intravenously, orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly and topically under the direct supervision of the RN.
  • Completed admission and discharge planning, completed care plans for all five patients, completed shift planners on behalf of myself and the supervising RN, and completed documentation adhering to the organisational framework, including paper-based medication charts, fluid balance charts, observation charts, and BGL charts.
  • continuously reflected on EN standards for practice and organisational policy and procedure regarding EN Students to adhere to APHRA regulations.
  • supported patients and families in feeling comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and contributing to the desired health outcome for the individual.

Student Enrolled Nurse

Acute Medical Unit-Robina Public Hospital 2 Week Placement
Goldcoast, QLD
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Attended METCALL Emergency Response Inservice with Queensland Health and participated in simulated scenarios.
  • Familiarised self with health technology such as ieMR and completed training regarding the use of ieMR.
  • familiarised self with unfamiliar medical terminology, medications and conditions/illnesses.
  • practiced under the direct or indirect supervision of the RN.
  • managed a patient load of 5, on multiple occasions, under the indirect and direct supervision of the RN.
  • administered medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly and topically under the direct supervision of the RN, completing all necessary checks.
  • Completed admission and discharge planning, completed care plans for all five patients, completed shift planners on behalf of myself and the supervising RN, and completed documentation adhering to the organisational framework, including medication charts, fluid balance charts, observation charts, and BGL charts.
  • continuously reflected on EN standards for practice and organisational policy and procedure regarding EN Students to adhere to APHRA regulations.
  • supported patients and families in feeling comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and contributing to the desired health outcome for the individual.

Assistant Store Manager

Ally Fashion
Goldcoast, QLD
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated and directed tasks to optimise sales and achieve organisation.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Organized merchandise displays according to seasonal promotions or special events.
  • Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Organized new stock for floor placement.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance issues or new initiatives.
  • Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD
03-2027

High School Diploma of Nursing -

TAFE Queensland
QLD
02-2024

Certificate of Education -

Varsity Learning Centre
Gold Coast, QLD
10-2023

Certificate of Junior Education -

Merrimac State HighSchool
Gold Coast, QLD
12-2022

Skills

  • Care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Infection Control
  • Competent in Microsoft
  • competent in office 365
  • Observations (blood pressure, head to toe assessments, neurological observations, post-op observations, blood transfusion observations)
  • Team collaboration
  • basic knowledge of Electronic health records (ieMR)
  • verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
  • communication skills
  • time management skills
  • critical thinking skills
  • delivery of patient centred care
  • competent in cultural safety, cultural diversity, cultural considerations

Certification

  • Registered with APHRA since 03/2025 - Registration number NMW0002936611
  • Recent National Police Check
  • Blue Card & Yellow Card Valid until 2026
  • Mask Fit test valid until 2026
  • CPR & First Aid training valid until 2026
  • Immunisations up to date
  • Distinction grade in Pharmacology - Bachelor of Nursing

REFERENCES

  • Opal Health Care - Assistant in Nursing

Paula Bahamon (Registered Nurse) 

0420300190

pau_bahamon@hotmail.com

Lyttoni Aguilar (Care Coordinator & Registered Nurse)

0452065254

Lyttoni.Aguilar@opalhealthcare.com.au

  • Gynaecology, Urology & Plastics - Pindara Private Hospital 2 Week Placement

Alana Crook (Facilitator & Registered Nurse)

55889128

crookalana@ramsayhealth.com.au

  • Ally Fashion - Assistant Store Manager

Brittany Greene (Store Manager)

0422809804

Timeline

Student Enrolled Nurse

Gynaecology, Urology & Plastics-Pindara Private Hospital 4 Week Placement
11.2024 - 12.2024

Student Enrolled Nurse

Cardiac Care Unit - Goldcoast Private Hospital 2 Week Placement
07.2024 - 07.2024

Student Enrolled Nurse

Acute Medical Unit-Robina Public Hospital 2 Week Placement
05.2024 - 06.2024

Assistant In Nursing - Aged Care Worker

Opal Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Ally Fashion
11.2021 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Cross University

High School Diploma of Nursing -

TAFE Queensland

Certificate of Education -

Varsity Learning Centre

Certificate of Junior Education -

Merrimac State HighSchool
Amari Phillips