PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE TO DATE
All certificates and evidence referring to my clinical experience are provided here. This includes placement experience, clinical record books, university transcript and academic awards. Please scroll down to view the contents listed.
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Academic Experience:
2018-2020: Bachelor of Nursing (University of New England) - GPA: 5.45
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2016: Higher School Certificate (St Francis Xaiver's College) - ATAR: 73.2
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Throughout studying my nursing degree I have worked as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at an aged care facility. Within that role, I am responsible for the delivery of care and services to residents in all activities of daily living in accordance with their identified needs and preferences.
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
2020
HSNS376
3rd Year - Trimester 2
Coffs Harbour Hospital
Emergency Department (10/8/20 – 4/9/20) 160 hours
Throughout this clinical placement, I gained a range of skills and safe nursing practice while incorporating previous experiences and situations throughout my care. I practiced daily advanced documentation of a patient utilising the A-G format while conducting safe administration of a range of medications. During my time spent in the emergency department I felt as though I became a part of the team and formed good professional relationships with many health professionals form all elements of the multi-disciplinary team.
3rd Year – Trimester 2
HSNS364
St. Georges Hospital
Rehab ward (27/7/20 - 31/7/20) 80 hours
Throughout this clinical placement, I participated in daily and continuous patient care, safe medication administration, documentation, charting, assisting with mobility, feeding and overall patient needs. During my time spent on this ward I felt like I made professional relationships with nurses, doctors and the allied health team. For the duration of this placement I believed I utilised my knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective nursing practice to all patients.
3rd Year – Trimester 1
HSNS373
John Hunter Hospital
Paediatrics Surgical/Oncology Ward (25/5/20 – 19/6/20) 160 hours
I thoroughly enjoyed this clinical placement and felt as though I developed good paediatrics nursing skills throughout my time spent at the children’s hospital. I developed a new understanding of paediatric medications and the way in which they are calculated for administration based on a child’s weight. I also become familiar with the paediatrics BTF observation chart, the importance of play therapy and effectively communicating with families. I become confident in priming an IV line and administering intravenous fluids. I also learnt about cytotoxic drugs and involved myself in the care of oncology patients undergoing treatment. Working with children meant I had to ensure I delivered my care through a family centred lens as well as develop a trusting relationship with both my patient and their family. I believe I achieved this on my placement.
2019
2nd Year – Trimester 2
HSNS265
Ballina District Hospital
Medical/Rehab Ward (26/8/19 – 6/9/19) 80 hours
During this placement I worked under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse whilst managing a small patient load. I was able to practice my medication administration and intravenous fluids. I also interpreted care plans for patients and further developed my time management skills by utilising a shift planner each day. Within this placement I developed my communication skills, working effectively with others and further educating and assisting patients to their optimal wellbeing.
2nd Year – Trimester 1
HSNS310
Maitland Hospital
Mental Health Unit (27/5/19 – 7/6/19) 80 hours
Within this Clinical Placement, I conducted comprehensive mental health assessments on patients, including both mental health examinations and suicide risk assessments, whilst being assessed by a registered nurse. I conducted daily vital observations and documented  Between The Flags as per The Clinical Excellence Commission Standard. I involved myself in the unit as I interacted and created conversations with my patients. I was given the opportunity to listen and observe in meetings with the medical team and patients during the shift and this allowed me to work within the multidisciplinary teams and gain a holistic outlook on a patients mental health situation.
2nd Year – Trimester 1
HSNS263
Manning Rural Referral Hospital
Surgical Ward (29/4/19 – 10/5/19) 80 hours
During this clinical placement, I worked under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, providing both post and pre-operative care to patients. Within this time, I engaged in medication administration, aseptic technique wound management, documentation/charting, clinical handover, assisting with patient needs, assisting patients mobilise/transfer, assisting with personal hygiene and recording and interpreting vital observations according to the Clinical Excellence Commission.
2018
1st Year - Trimester 2
HSNS163
Kurri Kurri Hospital
Medical Ward (15/10/18 - 2/11/20) 120 hours
Within this placement I work under the supervision of a registered nurse providing care to patients. During this placement I was able to take part in oral medication administration, aseptic wound management, documenting/charting, clinical handover, assisting with patients needs, assisting patient mobilisation and transfers, assisting with personal hygiene and recording vital observations. I thoroughly enjoyed being given the opportunity to practice my medication administration and wound care techniques.
1st Year - Trimester 1
HSNS162
Maitland Hospital
Medical Ward (14/5/18 - 1/6/18) 120 Hours
Within my first Clinical Placement, I learnt many basic and essential nursing skills, while working within my scope of practice and under the supervision of a registered nurse. I participated in conducting vital observations and documentation using the "Between The Flags" as per The Excellence Commission Standard. I also involved myself in the initial and ongoing nursing assessments of a patient, basic documentation/charting, clinical handover, assisting patient with nutritional needs, assisting patients with mobility and mobility aids and assisting with general care e.g. showering, mouth care, toileting.
UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT: (2018 - 2020)
