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Certification
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Josie Burnage

Perth,Western Australia

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated Australian Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Notre Dame (Graduated December 2022). With 9 months of hands-on experience in an acute care setting at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, I I strive to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. After spending a year in Canada, I am eager to return to nursing and further develop my skills in a healthcare environment. Passionate about supporting patient recovery, ensuring safety and comfort, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in assessing patient needs and providing personalized care in fast-paced settings. Committed to continuous professional development and ready to contribute to a supportive healthcare team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server, Bartender and Host

CIRQUE- LIZARD CREEK LODGE
01.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Registered Nurse

SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL
04.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate program- MAU (G72) and Emergency Department

  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Evaluate necessary patient assessments to identify changes in condition, and recognize deteriorating patients followed by promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Used evidence based practise through all my practices to ensure the patient receives quality care.
  • Communicate with patients and families so they feel heard and involved in the patient care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provide clear and concise ISOBAR handovers to ensure continuous, safe patient care.

Server

BULLWHEEL, BIG WHITE SKI RESORT
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Medical Receptionist

PERTH CLINIC HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Use of verbal and written communication modalities (i.e., phone and email) to liaise with staff, distressed patients and relevant organizations such as pharmacies and healthcare practitioners
  • Liaising with staff and doctors to ensure patient concerns are addressed
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information

Night nurse/supervisor

ST MARYS BOARDING HOUSE
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provide overnight care and assistance to 198 boarding girls
  • Attended to student medical needs as required throughout the night
  • Liaise with girl’s families as necessary

Front of House Supervisor

IGA THE BOULEVARD
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Delegate and supervise staff ensuring a well-stocked and presentable store
  • Assist in recruiting and training
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.

Disability Support Worker

PLATINUM HEALTHCARE GROUP
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Deliver specialized personal care and social support for disabled people and their families to ensure each client's individualized care plan goals are achieved
  • Utilize excellent communication skills with clients to develop a therapeutic relationship to enhance their quality of life and wellbeing

PRIVATE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Encourage the client to engage in community activities and strive for independence
  • Activity listening to client’s needs and collaborating to find a solution

Retail Assistant

BEST AND LESS
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Used cash register to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WA
12.2022

WACE (Western Australia Certificate of Education) -

John XXIII College
01.2017

Skills

  • Assessment: Skilled in assessing patients to support diagnosis and develop individualized care plans
  • Collaboration: Experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
  • Time Management: Able to prioritize and manage patient care in fast-paced environments
  • Clinical Procedures: Proficient in administering medications, wound care, patient education, and monitoring vital signs
  • Documentation: Accurate and compliant in maintaining nursing records to ensure high-quality care
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for building trust with patients, families and effective communication with colleagues

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Certification


Volunteer

YMCA CAMP ELPHINSTONE, BRITISH COLUMBIA |May – October 2018

Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Councillor

  • Facilitating and leading adults and children in outdoor education activities
  • Providing 24-hour care and support to all clients
  • Providing pre and post-safety inspections of all equipment and facilities
  • Providing child guidance, protection, and reporting
  • Providing maintenance and organization to camp facilities


UNI CAMP FOR KIDS | May 2019 & March 2022

  • Taking care of underprivileged children
  • Taking children out for a day, and undertaking different activities to enhance their well-being and

mental health


HBF RUN FOR A REASON | May 2016

  • Assisted in providing water to runners


CITY OF PERTH SURF LIFESAVING |2014– 2018

  • Surf Lifesaving beach patrols
  • Helping children in activities and organizing beach and water activities.

Timeline

Server, Bartender and Host

CIRQUE- LIZARD CREEK LODGE
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL
04.2023 - 12.2023

Server

BULLWHEEL, BIG WHITE SKI RESORT
11.2022 - 04.2023

Medical Receptionist

PERTH CLINIC HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 11.2022

Night nurse/supervisor

ST MARYS BOARDING HOUSE
12.2021 - 11.2022

Disability Support Worker

PLATINUM HEALTHCARE GROUP
08.2020 - 03.2021

Front of House Supervisor

IGA THE BOULEVARD
06.2019 - 06.2022

PRIVATE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
06.2019 - 07.2020

Retail Assistant

BEST AND LESS
10.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Notre Dame

WACE (Western Australia Certificate of Education) -

John XXIII College
Josie Burnage