About Me

Currently I am studying a Bachelor Degree of Nursing at Ballarat University, I am working very hard at my studies.  In my free time I work as a childcare worker and personal care attendant, so I'm very busy! 

Also I come from Colombia so English is not my first language and thus this is even more challenging for me, but I'm really enjoying the opportunity to study in Australia and meet lots of new people from different countries and cultures.

I've been in Australia for five years and at the beginning it was very challenging for me because after being a Division 1 nurse in Colombia I had to work as a cleaner when I first arrived.  I wish to get my registration so I can work as a nurse in Australia.  My family is still in Colombia, I have two brothers and my mother. 

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 Dear Sir/ Madam

My name is Yohana Contreras Medina,I am writing to you because I would like to apply for a position as a personal Care Assistant at your organization.

I have completed a Diploma of Community Welfare and I have a great passion for providing community care and helping people.

I have experience in this area as I have a Nursing Degree from Columbia and a Nursing License in the United States.I have been working in Child Care for over three years at St Vincent's Hospital,and also I done a Student Placement in Community Welfare Work at Abberfield Nursing Home and Woorinyan Community Services.I am currently studying a Barchelor of Nursing Post Registration .

I have a very strong work ethics.I am eager to learn,and I would like the opportunity to work in Aged Care.I have excellent Social Working Skills and experience,and believe that I would be a valuable asset to your organization. I am currently available to work anytime.

Please find attached to this letter a copy of my resume

I really apreciated your time and I would like the opportunity to futher discuss my suitability for a position

I look forward to your response.

Your Sincerely

Yohana Astrid Contreras Medina

Interests

My interests are reading, cooking, studying and traveling - and nursing, of course!

Personal information

Date of birth 20 January 1978
Place of birth Colombia
Citizenship Colombia
Visa status Permanent
Gender identity Woman
Marital status Single

Personal goals

My personal goal is to be happy, and to make others happy through professional nursing.

 

 

Academic goals

I want to return to study after my BMP to pursue a Master's degree in Emergency Care.

Career goals

I would like to work in a hospital, in the ACU ward.

Personal skills

I am hard working and dilligent

I have strong ethics and personal beliefs

Academic skills

I am knowledgeable about emergency care work and medication administration.

Work skills

I am good at critical thinking and I am passionate about caring for patients.

Employment history

April 2011 - Present

Responsibilities: •Participating in the care of the residents •Supervision of the residents •Assisting with feeding, showering, and toileting •Using lifting machines •Providing compassionate care for patients in distress •Communicating with families •Changing bandages •Monitoring blood pressure and electrolytes for patients with diabetes and others

Address: 101 Punt Road Windsor, Victoria, 3181

Nov 2008 - Present

Responsibilities: •Observing and recording children's growth, behaviour & development •Discussing children’s progress with parents •Integrating children with special needs into programs, and modifying programs and the physical environment when necessary •Approaching each child in a friendly non-threatening manner •Supervising children’s play, and ensure their physical safety at all times

Address: 93-103 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065

April 2008 - Nov 2008

Responsibilities: •Helping children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating and sleeping •Preparing light snacks and meals •Maintaining a safe, clean, appealing environment •Performing simple First Aid in emergencies

Address: Doncaster, VIC, 3108

May 2003 - Nov 2004

Responsibilities: •Coordinating and delivering advanced clinical nursing care, based on best practice •Acting as a preceptor in the practice setting for nurses and other members of the health team. •Actively participating in quality improvement activities and using evidence based research findings to contribute to continuous improvement in unit based clinical practice. •Participating in the management of human and material resources through effective problem solving and decision making process. •Providing and maintaining accurate and objective documentation and interacting effectively with clients, families and other members of the health team.

Address: Paz de Ariporo Casanare Carrera 7 Num 540, Columbia

2004 - 2006

Responsibilities: •Coordinating all services in the recovery wards after patients left emergency •Supervising staff in their medical practices •Performing medical procedures such as transfusions, administration of medication etc •Supervising medical orders and overseeing administration and records of ordering •Ensuring the operations of the recovery wards ran smoothly

Address: Calle 9 N° 24-37

2004 - 2004

Responsibilities: •Education, promotion and instruction of contraceptive methods •Administrating pap smears and contraceptive medications and devices •Administrating immunizations for children and checking on their general health and growth

Address: Carrera 7 No. 9-20 Barrio Camilo Torres

Education history

1998 - 2003

A 5 year degree including a year of clinical practice to become registered in Colombia

Address: Bucaramanga, Colombia

Diploma of Community Welfare at International Cambridge College

2008 - 2010

Certificate IV in Business Management at Altec

6/2010 - 12/2010

Certifications, accreditations and awards

Anaphylaxis awareness

2009

Certificate III in Aged Care Work

2008

HLTCPR201A Perform CPR

2009

Professional memberships

Australian Nursing Federation

August, 2011 - Present