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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Vicki Buckholz

Gympie,Australia

Summary

I am a certified nursing assistant, and I have just completed my Enrolled Nurse studies competing a Diploma in Nursing.

I have experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

I am looking to work as an Enrolled nurse, while i study my RN's

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIN

Gympie General Hospital
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring comfort.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Actively supported infection control measures, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

AIN

ESTIA HEALTH
07.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in implementing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • 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.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE QLD
Caboolture, QLD
10-2024

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

TAFE QLD
Gympie, Qld
01.2019

Certificate - Pharmacy

TAFE QLD
QLD
01.2017

Diploma - Children's Services

ACCCO
01.2008

Certificate - Children Services

TAFE QLD
Gympie, Qld
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Univeristy of Sunshine Coast
Gympie
12-2026

Skills

  • Maintaining privacy
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient assessments
  • Vital signs
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Infection control procedures
  • Toileting assistance
  • Family support and assistance
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Condition monitoring
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Specimen collection

Certification

  • Certificate - assistant in age care (AIN)
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates
  • Up to date with Vaccine Preventable Diseases, current AFP police check
  • Covid 19 (4th dose) and flu vaccination
  • NDIS certificate (YELLOW CARD)
  • Working with children’s certificate (BLUECARD)
  • NHH I - hand hygiene nursing online nursing module

Timeline

AIN

Gympie General Hospital
11.2023 - Current

AIN

ESTIA HEALTH
07.2019 - Current

Diploma - Children's Services

ACCCO

Certificate - Children Services

TAFE QLD

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE QLD

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

TAFE QLD

Certificate - Pharmacy

TAFE QLD

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Univeristy of Sunshine Coast

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