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Zoe Whitaker

Summary

I am a reliable employee seeking a new career opportunity as I am relocating from the central coast. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to provide the best care for my community. I can offer my skills of excellent communication, ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and problem solving to promote positive outcomes for my community.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Enrolled Nurse

CCLHD
04.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

Disability Support Worker

Living Without Barriers
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.

Assistant in Nursing

CCLHD
11.2015 - 04.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Customer Service Assistant

Woolworths
02.2011 - 03.2016
  • Assisted in self service
  • Communicated with customers and staff
  • Managed agitated and aggressive behaviours by adapting de-escalation techniques
  • Participated in ongoing education
  • Money handling
  • Cleaning register area


Education

Allied Health Assistant

TAFE NSW
Port Macquarie, NSW
09-2019

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

TAFE NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW
11-2017

Assistant in Nursing

TAFE NSW
Gosford, NSW
10-2015

High School Certificate

Gorokan High School
Gorokan, NSW
09-2015

Skills

  • Time management
  • Working within a team
  • Working independently
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • Empathetic
  • Hard working and eager to learn new skills
  • Problem solving

References

Tsitsi Masakusi

Acting Nurse Unit Manager Gastroenterology Ward

Pn: 0434565692

Email: Tsitsi.Masakusi@health.nsw.gov.au


Graeme Hopper

Former Nurse Unit Manager Gastroenterology Ward

Pn: 0456849522

Email: Graeme.Hopper@health.nsw.gov.au


Rosmy George

Clinical Nurse Educater Gastroenterology Ward

Pn: 43947660

Email: Rosmy.George@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Enrolled Nurse

CCLHD
04.2018 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Living Without Barriers
09.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant in Nursing

CCLHD
11.2015 - 04.2018

Customer Service Assistant

Woolworths
02.2011 - 03.2016

Allied Health Assistant

TAFE NSW

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

TAFE NSW

Assistant in Nursing

TAFE NSW

High School Certificate

Gorokan High School

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