Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Thomas Rusling

Perth,Australia

Summary

I’m a dedicated and reliable second year nursing student with diverse retail experience and a strong foundation in clinical skills, seeking to apply and enhance my evolving theoretical knowledge and interprofessional skills in a healthcare role. With a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment, I excel in building genuine connections with patients. Providing exceptional therapeutic patient-centred care that aligns with patient’s care plans whilst also catering to their unique ongoing needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Practicum

Hollywood Private Hospital: Ramsay mental health clinic
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse in charge.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and nurses with supervision.
  • Answered call bells promptly and responded to patient requests for assistance.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
  • Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.

Clinical Practicum

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024

I have completed a hospital aged-care clinical placement at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Ward C16. I worked alongside registered nurses and healthcare professionals to provide a high level of patient care for numerous delirium and acute-care patients, which ranged in levels of care.

  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Performed basic nursing skills, such as changing wound dressings.

Retail Worker

Kmart Booragoon
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Used critical thinking for conflict resolution
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by effectively handling multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.
  • Ensured strong adherence to company and state guidelines and procedures, maintaining a safe and organised workplace per my training
  • Managed stock, oversaw the arrangements of product displays, and promoted sales to achieve store targets.
  • Operated cash registers, processed transactions accurately, and managed financial exchanges

Freelance Makeup Artist

Self Employed
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Utilising time management skills to coordinate client appointments and work efficiently
  • Effective communication with clients ensuring shared understandings and goals
  • Fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with clients
  • Adhering to high standards of hygiene and sanitation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Edith Cowan University
11.2024

Year 12 - Highschool Graduate

Kennedy Baptist College
12.2021

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • ADL support

Certification

CPR, Manual Handling, Mask Fit Test, Working with Children’s Check, WA Health Criminal Record Screening
Card, NDIS Worker Screening, evidence of up-to-date vaccinations

References

Sir Charles Gairdner
Lorela Lattanzio
Registered Nurse

nikko_tolibas@y7mail.com

Hollywood Private Hospital 

Sally Torrance

Clinical Facilitator 

0449 660 559

Kmart

Kay Strowger

Kmart Manager

0401 919 047

Makeup client

Dee Seale

Frequent Makeup Client

0419 926 363

Timeline

Clinical Practicum

Hollywood Private Hospital: Ramsay mental health clinic
08.2024 - 09.2024

Clinical Practicum

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024

Retail Worker

Kmart Booragoon
08.2021 - 06.2024

Freelance Makeup Artist

Self Employed
01.2018 - 12.2023

CPR, Manual Handling, Mask Fit Test, Working with Children’s Check, WA Health Criminal Record Screening
Card, NDIS Worker Screening, evidence of up-to-date vaccinations

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Edith Cowan University

Year 12 - Highschool Graduate

Kennedy Baptist College
Thomas Rusling