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ASSISTANT IN NURSING / DISABILITY SUPPORT
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Graduate Enrolled Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the health care and Nursing industry Motivated to learn, grow and excel throughout my career and i progress with my studies in completing my EN to RN conversion.

Currently Registered with AHPRA as a Division 2 Enrolled Nurse / Registration #: NMW0002418583

Skills
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Medical Records Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Outpatient care
  • Medical office administration
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Case Management
  • Inpatient care
  • Wound care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Patient and family education
  • Preventative health
  • Family planning services education
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient-focused care
  • Computer literate
  • Patient Assessments
  • Transporting patients
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Patient Management
  • Observing responses
  • Conducting intakes
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Chronic disease management
  • Postoperative Care
  • Critical care nursing
  • Medication Administration
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Home care
Work History
11/2018 to CurrentAssistant in Nursing / Disability Support Brightwater Care Group | Perth, Western Australia
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches, as directed by nurse or physician.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
  • Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with healthcare software such as ecase and icare ect..
10/2016 to 10/2018Assistant in Nursing /Community Support WorkerHendercare Nursing & Support Services | Perth, Western Australia
  • Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
  • Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
  • Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
  • Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve professional development.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to appropriate health care professional .
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
02/2015 to 10/2018Pharmacy AssistantWizard Pharmacy Canning Vale | Perth, Western Australia
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Processed incoming drug orders.
  • Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
  • Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Prepared bills for insurance companies.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
01/2013 to 01/2015Pharmacy AssistantAmcal Forrestfield | Perth, Western Australia
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Led team in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Processed incoming drug orders.
  • Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Provided administrative support including, filing, copying and faxing.
  • Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
  • Prepared bills for insurance companies.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Education
11/2016High School DiplomaUrsula Frayne Catholic College , East Victoria Park
10/2016Certificate IV in Nursing | NursingCYOC Institute , Northam
03/2020Diploma of Nursing | NursingOpen Colleges School Of Health , Perth
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Brightwater Care Group
  • Hendercare Nursing & Support Services
  • Wizard Pharmacy Canning Vale
  • Amcal Forrestfield

School Attended

  • Ursula Frayne Catholic College
  • CYOC Institute
  • Open Colleges School Of Health

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant in Nursing / Disability Support
  • Assistant in Nursing /Community Support Worker
  • Pharmacy Assistant

Degrees

  • 11/2016 High School Diploma
    10/2016 Certificate IV in Nursing | Nursing
    03/2020 Diploma of Nursing | Nursing

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