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"…notwithstanding the hectic days, tight schedule and heavy workload, there are still those cherished moments when someone says or does something and you know you’ve made a difference in someone else’s life. That’s why I love my profession as a nurse."Smile

About Me

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Hi,

I am Grace B. Gaspar Smile an International student taking up Bachelor in Nursing Post Registration at Ballarat University. I am a registered Nurse in the Philippines and works in one of the government hospital in capital city, Manila at San Lazaro Hospital.

Contact Information

  • Postal address: 53 Wandana Avenue Gilles Plains South Australia 5086
  • Town: Gilles Plains
  • Country: Australia

Personal Goals

I want to become a successful Nurse in Australia, and eventually work in an environment where I can grow and  develop professionally. Likewise, to assist my parents in financial needs. As well as to help my niece's and nephew's financial assistance in thier studies. I want to influence the next generation in our family to develop interest in education as well as to value it for, this will lead them to better level of experience. I also want to put up my own bussiness and partner with my best freind Marjorie, as well as to build my own house, where my family spend the rest of our time together. This is one of my utmost priority to unite my family and settle in a place where we can enjoy and grow as a family.

Education History

Current - March 2012
Address: Level 1, 211 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

March 2009 - October 2010
Address: 621 Goodwood Road PANORAMA SA 5041

June 1988 - March 1992
Address: Tandang Sora Avenue Sangandaan , Novaliches Quezon City

June 1984 - March 1988
Address: Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines

June 1978 - March 1984
Address: Baro Asingan Pangasinan

Employment History

October 2008 - Present

? Working as Personal Care Worker ? Duties: ? Delivers proficient quality personal care to residents. ? Under the direction of a Registered nurse, assists in implementing the resident’s plan of care ? Carries out all duties as outlined in the Duty Statement ? Collects needed specimens (e.g. urine, faeces) as ordered ? Assists in the provision of a nurturing, clean and safe environment to residents.

Address: 35 King William Road, Unley 5061

March 2008 - August 2008

? Worked as Assistant in Nursing ? Duties: ? Delivered proficient quality personal care to all residents. ? Worked as an assistant to residents; ensuring their personal care needs are met such as feeding, bathing, personal hygiene, and grooming ? Protected residents from infection. ? Considered safety precaution in moving, transferring, positioning, and turning of disabled residents. ? Collected needed specimens as ordered. ? Assessed and recorded vital signs e.g. respiration, pulse rate, blood pressure

Address: 1-7 Frith Avenue NORMANHURST NSW 2076

August 1993 - January 2008

? Duties: ? Admitted and discharged patients. ? Identified and assessed patient’s needs and referred to physician. ? Followed up and referred patient’s laboratory results to physician. ? Documented pertinent nursing assessment, interventions and evaluations. ? Received and endorsed the ward in an actual bed to bed head count of patients, medications, treatments and special procedures. ? Assisted in doctor’s rounds, treatment, and examinations. ? Monitored and recorded vital signs of patients. ? Assisted in doctor’s special procedures like endotracheal tube insertion, tracheotomy, chest tube insertion and removal, cut down procedures, suturing, lumbar tapping. ? Prepared and administered NGT feedings. ? Administered medication as per oral, puerperal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal route ? Performed special procedures like blood transfusion, intravenous fluid insertion, suctioning, oxygen administration, foley catheter insertion, post mortem care ? Operated machines like ECG machines, infusion pump, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, mechanical ventilator, suction apparatus, ? Checked availability of medicines, supplies. ? Transcribed and recorded doctor’s orders. ? Practiced universal precaution, medical asepsis and strict isolation techniques. ? Provided health teachings to patients, watchers and visitors ? Received and endorsed to other shifts; patient’s charts, linens, equipments, and supplies. ? Participated in training programs and orientation for student nurses and employees.

Address: Quericada,Street Sta Cruz Manila Philippines

Reflection and Self Assessment

It is interisting to reflect back when I was just starting my BNP course I never thought that I will be able to got into this stage. Honestly, at the beginning I am terrified my computer skills is so terrible!!Smile However, with the generous time and effort extended to me by my new friends in school, I was able to improve my skills. I am very thankful for their contribution and influence made in my life. Really God is so amazing, he has his way to Bless you. Pertaining to my career path to be honest, I cannot fully understand I am in this profession- refering to my limitations, however, limitations is not a hindrance if you have the passion to care and willingness to learn and be open for change and challenges, opportunity will always come along the way. In addition make that limitations an avenue for improvement you never know what's waiting for you along your journey of improvement and discovery.

Development of Learning Goals

Nursing is not a limited profession as you go along the way it will lead you to a new life perspective. However to embark in this ever challenging profession one has to develop a desire for change. Part of a change is learning- learning is a continous process it goes hand on hand with success. As for me, my learning goal is set on the objective to learn and acquire knowledge and skills which are relevant to my profession as a nurse. Although I am already a registered nurse overseas and I have gained experience working in a clinical setting my confidence is not enough to embark again in the clinical field. With the diversity of needs in the healthcare system in Australia and the array of client conditions basic knowledge and skills is not enough to deal with it. With the prevaledge I have to study nursing overseas I look forward to gain more knowledge and skills to develop confidence to make a change in one's life. And be able to met the standard requirements of the Australian Health Care System.

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Certifications, Accreditations, and Awards

August 16, 2011

Successful completion of this training lead me to work efficiently in the health care environment.

August 15, 2011

Successful completion of the course lead me to work safe and effective in the health care environment.

August 15, 2011

Successful completion of the course helps me to initiate safe and effective care to the client.

August 09, 2011

Successful completion of this on-line learning course will enable the individual to practice safe handling of blood products.

August 08, 2011

Certificate showing the successful completion of hand hygiene Australia learning course.

March 2005

Completion of the course had help me in my clinical practice.

March 2002

Completion of training help me to render quality and safe care.

November 2002

This course helps me to upgrade my knowledge in infectious and communicable disease.

June 2000

Successful completion of the training helps me to become an IV therapist.

March 2000

Successful completion of this training will upgrade my knowledge.

August 1999

Completion of the training increase my knowledge.

August 1999

Successful completion of the training increase my knowledge.

July 1999

Successful completion of the training improves my knowledge and become effective in rendering care with this kind of client.

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Florina David
05 October 2011, 16:13

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05 October 2011, 15:10

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