Xin Wang

Final-year Master of Nursing student at the University of Wollongong with 560+ hours of clinical placement experience across perioperative services (PACU), post-anaesthetic care, mental health, and aged care. Currently employed as an Assistant in Nursing within NSW Health, providing person-centred care for residents with complex dementia, behavioural support needs, and multiple comorbidities.

Demonstrates capability in comprehensive patient assessment, escalation of clinical deterioration, clinical reasoning, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, evidence-based care aligned with NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.

Strong foundation in acute care, perioperative nursing, and behavioural health, supported by academic training in pharmaceutical sciences and a focus on medication safety. Committed to development as a clinically competent and reflective Registered Nurse delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• National Police Check
• Australian Driver Licence

Operating Theatre & Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

Shellharbour Private Hospital

January 2026 – February 2026

• Participated in the delivery of perioperative nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases within a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Conducted patient assessments including vital signs, pain assessment, neurological observations, oxygen therapy monitoring, and postoperative recovery evaluations.
• Assisted with patient identification, surgical safety checks, positioning, transfers, and discharge planning in accordance with NSQHS patient safety standards.
• Recognised and escalated abnormal clinical findings and signs of patient deterioration, developing confidence in acute care assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Maintained aseptic technique and infection prevention practices while supporting safe perioperative patient management.
• Collaborated with perioperative nurses, anaesthetists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team members to optimise patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Developed insight into airway management principles, postoperative recovery pathways, and the management of complex surgical patients.

Rehabilitation Unit

St George Hospital

May 2026 – June 2026

• Managed care for multiple patients with diverse rehabilitation needs, applying clinical reasoning to prioritise care and support functional recovery.
• Performed comprehensive assessments including vital signs monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, mobility assessment, falls risk assessment, and skin integrity assessment.
• Recognised and escalated changes in patient condition, including mobility decline, pain, infection risk, and signs of clinical deterioration.
• Collaborated with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and nursing staff to support multidisciplinary rehabilitation goals.
• Contributed to discharge planning discussions and patient education, promoting independence, self-management, and continuity of care.
• Applied safe manual handling principles and utilised mobility equipment appropriately to maintain patient safety and reduce falls risk.

Neurology Unit

Wollongong Hospital

May 2025 – June 2025

• Conducted neurological observations and patient assessments, including Glasgow Coma Scale assessments, cognitive assessments, and vital signs monitoring.
• Developed skills in recognising early neurological deterioration and escalating concerns promptly to support timely intervention and patient safety.
• Assisted in the management of patients with neurological conditions through evidence-based nursing care and person-centred interventions.
• Participated in structured clinical handovers using ISBAR communication principles to ensure accurate information transfer and continuity of care.
• Supported falls prevention, pressure injury prevention, infection control, and patient education initiatives within an acute care setting.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and contributed to multidisciplinary discussions regarding patient progress and care planning.

Drug & Alcohol Service

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service

August 2025 – September 2025

• Applied therapeutic communication and trauma-informed care principles to establish professional relationships and support client engagement in treatment programs.
• Conducted ongoing observations of withdrawal symptoms, mental state presentations, behavioural changes, and overall wellbeing.
• Recognised and escalated risks associated with withdrawal, mental health concerns, and patient safety, contributing to risk management and care planning.
• Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical reviews, contributing observations that informed patient-centred care decisions.
• Developed an understanding of recovery-oriented practice, harm minimisation principles, and culturally safe care for individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
• Maintained professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Aged Care Placement

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

September 2025 – October 2025

• Performed comprehensive assessments of older adults, including mobility, nutrition, hydration, cognition, continence, and skin integrity.
• Supported care for patients with complex comorbidities, including diabetes, frailty, mobility impairment, and cognitive decline.
• Monitored and reported changes in patient condition, contributing to early recognition of clinical concerns and timely escalation.
• Developed knowledge of medication safety principles, chronic disease management, and evidence-based care for older adults.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support holistic care planning and optimise patient outcomes.
• Promoted patient dignity, independence, and quality of life through person-centred nursing care and health education.

Assistant in Nursing (Part-Time)

Garrawarra Centre

December 2025 – Present

• Deliver person-centred care for residents with complex dementia, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and multiple chronic health conditions within a high-acuity aged care environment.
• Monitor residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural status, recognising changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately to Registered Nurses to support timely clinical intervention.
• Apply therapeutic communication and de-escalation strategies to support residents experiencing agitation, anxiety, confusion, and responsive behaviours.
• Contribute to the implementation of individualised care plans through assistance with mobility, continence care, nutrition, hydration, pressure injury prevention, and activities of daily living.
• Complete progress notes, behaviour documentation, and incident reporting accurately, supporting continuity of care and informed clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively with Registered Nurses, medical officers, allied health professionals, and families to promote safe, holistic, and person-centred care.
• Demonstrate strong prioritisation, time-management, and teamwork skills while managing competing resident care needs within a dynamic healthcare environment.