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Work History
Education
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References
Position Held
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Cerene Sara Shajan

Wollert,VIC

Summary

Experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with background in developing and implementing nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.Seeking to advance my career as a cancer nurse coordinator to make the most of nursing skills to provide high-quality care to patients. Specialize in mentoring nursing staff on best practices, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, and enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that increase patient satisfaction and streamline clinical procedures. Collaborative communicator skilled in interdisciplinary coordination and comprehensive patient care management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Specialist

St Vincent’s Private
Fitzroy
03.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: The 8th floor is a 31 bedded medical/surgical unit specializing in oncology, haematology, palliative care, thoracic surgery and renal
  • Assessed patients to identify and diagnose problems, evaluated, prepared care plans and maintained nursing records
  • Managed patients with oncologic emergencies
  • Collaborated with medical team, monitored treatment
  • Administered cytotoxic drugs, handled cytotoxic spills and allergic reactions safely
  • CVAD competent
  • Participated in ongoing education
  • Mentored new staffs and students
  • Given patient and staff education
  • Managed ICC, peritoneal dialysis
  • The 8th floor is a 31 bedded medical/surgical unit specializing in oncology, haematology, palliative care, thoracic surgery and renal

Grade 2 Year 5 RN

The Northern Hospital
Epping
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Unit A in TNH is a 32 bedded oncology, haematology and medical ward
  • Assessed patients to identify and diagnose problems, evaluated, prepared care plans and maintained nursing records
  • Collaborated with medical team, monitored treatment
  • Administered cytotoxic drugs, handled cytotoxic spills and allergic reactions safely
  • Participated in ongoing education
  • Mentored new staffs and students
  • Used CHARM system for delivering chemotherapy treatments
  • Unit A in TNH is a 32 bedded oncology, haematology and medical ward

Grade 2 Year 3 RN

Belmore Nurses Bureau
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files
  • Tested glucose and administered injections
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients

Phlebotomist

Austin Health
Heidelberg, Australia
11.2013 - 01.2016
  • Collected adult and pediatric blood samples
  • Collected capillary blood from newborns
  • Performed adult and newborn ECG
  • Handled blood gas machine effectively

RN and Midwife

Christian Medical College
Vellore, India
02.2009 - 04.2011
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Obtained vitals for a floor of 14 patients per shift
  • Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
  • Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients
  • Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
  • Tested glucose and administered injections
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages
  • Administered chemotherapy medications

Education

Graduate certificate - cancer Nursing

university of melbourne
01.2021

bachelor of nursing -

latrobe university
bundoora
01.2014

certificate iv - pathology

all health training
blackburn, vic
01.2013

diploma in nursing and midwifery -

christian medical college and hospital
vellore, india
04.2011

Skills

  • Shared governance
  • Compassionate care
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Staff development
  • Critical thinking
  • IV therapy proficiency
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Patient care coordination
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Organizational skills
  • Team attitude
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Specimen results interpretation

Affiliations

  • 2020, Member of Cancer Nursing Society of Australia
  • 2018, Member of ANMF
  • 2014, Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA)
  • 2009, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
  • 2011, The Kerala Nursing and Midwife’s Council Registration

References

  • Hannah Warne, NUM-8th Floor, hannah.warne@svha.org.au, 0481321356
  • Jeena Alexander, ANUM-8th Floor, Jeena.Alexander@svha.org.au, 0402711807

Position Held

  • Team lead at Unit A, Northern Health for Hourly Rounding Project (Falls and Pressure Injury Prevention)
  • CVAD Competency Champion at Unit A Northern Health
  • BLS Assessor

Timeline

Grade 2 Year 5 RN

The Northern Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2021

Clinical Nurse Specialist

St Vincent’s Private
03.2016 - Current

Grade 2 Year 3 RN

Belmore Nurses Bureau
10.2015 - 01.2016

Phlebotomist

Austin Health
11.2013 - 01.2016

RN and Midwife

Christian Medical College
02.2009 - 04.2011

Graduate certificate - cancer Nursing

university of melbourne

bachelor of nursing -

latrobe university

certificate iv - pathology

all health training

diploma in nursing and midwifery -

christian medical college and hospital

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