ABOUT
Determined, detail oriented and passionate undergraduate student from Queensland University of Technology seeking an graduate program that focuses on preoperative, oncology & haematology or paediatrics. Dedication to continuous improvement, professionalism and the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life enables me to be an integral part of any team along with bringing a high level of service, empathy and care to the clinical field. I ensure that every experience with a patient/client/staff member is done with respect and enthusiasm.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Reliable and responsible
Collaborative work
Time management
Friendly and polite manner
Determined and passionate
Great communication skills
Exceptional customer service
Professional and mature
Leadership
Fast learner and flexible
Computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office)
Sales
Administration
Social media handling
Exceptional organisation
CLINICAL SKILLS
Student Level
Comprehensive & focused health assessments
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Range of data collecting techniques (vital signs, subjective & objective data)
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Infection control procedures (hand hygiene, use of PPE & ANTT)
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Manual handling techniques
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Assisting with ADL's
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Assisting with elimination (urinals, bed pans, uridome application)
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Stoma care
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Enteral feeding (NGT & PEG)
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Medication administration (oral, topical, rectal, nebuliser, enteral tube)
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Basic wound dressing (involving epithelial layer only)
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Documents care provision in patients charts & records
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Principles of asepsis (wound care, removal of sutures and clips)
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Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SC) and NGT medication
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Monitoring & managing intravenous therapy (gravity and pumps), calculations related to IV fluids
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Oxygen therapy, airway management; tracheostomy suctioning and care
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Peri-operative care
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Blood products (beginning principles only)
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Pain management
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Nasogastric tube insertion
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IDC insertion​
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Monitoring & management CVAD
Monitoring & management of more complex infusions – PCA, heparin, insulin; blood transfusions
Performs more complex wound care e.g. drains
Principles of chest drains
Understanding therapies utilised in mental
health care, MSE./ manages with assistance acute behavioural disturbances
Monitors patients’ physical/psychological health status and reports unexpected findings and situations that need prompt attention
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Principles of cytotoxic therapy
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Prioritising patient care and employs effective time management to plan and organise care in rapidly changing patient conditions
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Responding to emergency situations
PRACTITIONER SKILLS
Understands patients rights
Provides culturally safe care
Maintains patient confidentiality
Asks clinically relevant & contextually appropriate questions
Reflects on own performance to identify professional development
Appropriate interpersonal communication skills with patients
Communicates in a professional manner with nursing staff & health care team
Provide handovers (with guidance)
Understands & practices according to own scope of practice
Reflects & responds to practice feedback
Monitors & evaluates progress and implemented initiatives
Revises plans of care as required
Implement appropriate strategies to care for patients
Identify & report unexpected/abnormal findings
Identify & report situations that need prompt/urgent attention