Achala Sharma Pokhrel
Camden park,SA
Summary
Experienced Aged Care Worker with a demonstrated history of excellence in patient care, medication administration, and emotional support over the past three years, including acute care experience at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Known for delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient well-being, and driving significant improvements in client health outcomes. Highly skilled communicator and adept in clinical support, consistently showcasing a strong commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nurisng
Western Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Take the vital signs of the patients as soon as they arrive from the operation.
- Record the vital signs
- Discuss any complication with the RN and the senior team
- Document all the findings and the records
- Help the patient and the nurses with the discharge of the patient
Aged Care Worker
Alwyndor Aged care
05.2022 - Current
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Support mobility, meal preparation, and feeding ensuring dietary needs are met
- Monitor health and cognitive ability and inform the healthcare professionals of any changes noticed
- Provide emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being
- Maintain hygiene standards, follow infection control protocols, and document care provided
AIN placement
Flinders Medical Centre
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Record the admission of the patient arriving from the emergency department.
- Prepare and administer the IV and NGT feed under the nurses supervision.
- Administer meds under nurses supervision.
- Help the shift coordinator with the discharge summary and the patient transfer.
- Take 4 patients load for complete ADLs , meds and the admission and discharge during the shift.
AIN Placement
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woodville, SA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility, and emotional support.
- Observed and assisted with oxygen therapy, NGT tube feeding, IV antibiotics, medication administration, wound dressing, patient assessment, and vital sign monitoring, specialising in acute respiratory assessment.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Documented and updated the progress of the patients so that appropriate intervention can be done as needed.
AIN Placement
Ceduna District Health Services
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care, including personal care, mobility, and emotional support
- Assisted with medication administration, wound care, and patient assessments
- Developed clinical reasoning skills and managed complex patient cases under supervision
Education
Bachelor in Nursing - Graduate entry
Flinders University
12-2025
Master of Business Administration - Advanced, Honours
Torrens University
01.2023
Master of Professional Accounting - Honours
Charles Sturt University
01.2018
Certificate III in Individual Support -
Milton College
Skills
- Patient-Centred Care
- Patient assessment
- Palliative and dementia care
- Time management
- Documentation and communication
- Acute patient care
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
Certification
- Certificate IV in Nursing (or Assistant in Nursing)
- Manual Handling & Patient Transfer Training
- National and International Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Aged care clearance certificate
- Children check certificate
- NDIS certificate
- Precise thick and thin Certificate
- First Aid & CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Affiliations
- 1. Sita Kc Thapa (Registered Nurse)
- sita.thapa@sa.gov.au
- 0413898836
- The queen elizabeth hospital
- 2. Juanli Su
- Jsu@alwyndor.org.au
- 0423986316
- Alwyndor Aged care
- 3.Lori Keynes (Faciliatator at the FMC )
- Lori.keynes@flinders.edu.au
- 0437175424
Timeline
AIN placement
Flinders Medical Centre
04.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant in Nurisng
Western Hospital
03.2025 - Current
AIN Placement
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
AIN Placement
Ceduna District Health Services
06.2024 - 07.2024
Aged Care Worker
Alwyndor Aged care
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor in Nursing - Graduate entry
Flinders University
Master of Business Administration - Advanced, Honours
Torrens University
Master of Professional Accounting - Honours
Charles Sturt University
Certificate III in Individual Support -
Milton College
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