Valentina Alvarez Arnedo
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Assistant in Nursing with experience in aged care and hospital settings. Skilled in providing person-centred care, supporting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and ensuring safety and wellbeing. Strong teamwork skills and committed to improving quality of life for elderly residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Byron Bay Aged Care
Byron Bay, New South Wales
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided person-centred care to elderly residents, ensuring dignity, comfort and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, feeding and mobility.
- Supported residents with mobility and manual handling, promoting independence and safety.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents’ conditions to registered nurses.
- Assisted with wound care and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.
- Maintained accurate documentation and adhered to infection control standards.
Registered Nurse. Full Time
Vall D’Hebron Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Emergency Department nurse. Cannulation. Blood taking. IV, IM, SC and oral medication administration. Placement of plaster splints. Pediatric emergency care.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Emergency Registered Nurse. Full Time
Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Emergency Department nurse. Intensive Care. Care of patients on different environments such as emergency, intensive care room or general ward. Advance CPR. Cannulation. Blood taking. Use of invasive and non-invasive mechanic ventilation equipment. Use of PICC lines. Manage situations in stressful environment. Handle surgical drains.
- Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
Education
Bachelor degree - Nursing
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Spain 09/2018 - 07/2022
Skills
- Manual handling
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- ADLs support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous phlebotomy and cannulation
- PICC line
- Taking blood cultures
- Storage, collection and administration of blood components
- Male and female catheterization
- Suprapubic catheter cares
- PEG care
- CPR in adults and children
- Pain management
- Nasogastric tube insertion and feeding
- Medication administration (IV, IM, SC, rectal and oral)
- Wound management
- Resuscitation techniques
- Oxygen therapy administration
Certifications
- Manual Handling
- National Police Check
- Driver's license
- Full working rights in Australia (Working and Holiday Visa)
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Byron Bay Aged Care
05.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse. Full Time
Vall D’Hebron Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Registered Nurse. Full Time
Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor degree - Nursing
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
09/2018 - 07/2022