CAROLINE LUDEMANN
Gold Coast
Summary
Third year student nurse with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Acute Adults Mental Health Ward (Pandanus)
Gold Coast University Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Effectively interacted with interdisciplinary team members
- Completed Mental State Examination assessments
- Administered depot injections under supervision
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Completed admissions for the ward & bag searches
Medical/Surgical Ward
Beaudesert Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Implemented infection control measures when dealing with Covid positive patients
- Completed falls documentation
- Conducted thorough skin assessments
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Orthopaedics and Trauma
Gold Coast University Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Prepared and hung IVABs for patients
- Implemented hospital protocols when monitoring patients with potassium & blood infusions
- Managed a load of 4 patients including monitoring vital signs, administering medication with supervision, documenting and handover
- Completed pre-op checklists and followed protocols when monitoring post-op patients
- Conducted several pain and neurovascular assessments
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals across departments to ensure multidisciplinary approach to patient care
- Reduced stress and improved patient outcomes with compassionate communication and effective pain management techniques
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
Aged Care
Oz Care De Paul Villa
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted residents with ADL’s
- Performed and documented blood glucose levels on diabetic residents
- Administered insulin to diabetic residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Dressed wounds using aseptic technique
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
12-2025
Health Support Services Certificate II And III -
Axiom College
Tamborine Mountain 01-2021
Diploma in Business -
Prestige Service Training
Tamborine Mountain 01-2021
Skills
- Supporting patients with ADL’s
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Taking patient vital signs
- Preparing and administering IVABs
Professional Requirements
- Current Queensland Police check
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Current Queensland Health Mandatory Vaccination Requirements
Work Experience
2023 - (Current) Assistant in Nursing Opal Ashmore Aged Care
- Clinically observe residents reporting skin integrity issues and other areas of concern to in charge nurse
- Working under RN supervision and collaborating as a team
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
2023 - 2024 Cashier at Fudge Heaven
- Performing stock take
- Wrapping and distributing fudge
- Ensuring hygiene standards were met within the store
2021 - 2022 Waitress at the Coffee Plantation
- Memorised and prepared several individual drink recipes
- Attended to full table services
- Operated registers
- Ensured hygiene standard were up to date in bathroom areas
Timeline
Acute Adults Mental Health Ward (Pandanus)
Gold Coast University Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Medical/Surgical Ward
Beaudesert Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Orthopaedics and Trauma
Gold Coast University Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
Aged Care
Oz Care De Paul Villa
10.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
Health Support Services Certificate II And III -
Axiom College
Diploma in Business -
Prestige Service Training
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