Ajita Shrestha
Springfield,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in medical, rehabilitation, and aged care settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for patients with acute, chronic, post-surgical, and complex health needs. Currently undertaking a Master of Mental Health Nursing at The University of Newcastle to enhance evidence-based, recovery-focused practice. Skilled in acute assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, wound care, falls prevention, and palliative care, with a proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Provide acute and rehabilitation care for patients with medical, surgical, and complex needs.
- Conduct assessments, implement and evaluate care plans, and monitor recovery progress.
- Manage post-operative, neurological, and orthopaedic rehabilitation patients.
- Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical specialists to optimise patient outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Forest Lake Lodge
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Aged Care
- Delivered person-centred care for residents with chronic conditions, dementia, and palliative needs.
- Managed medications, wound care, and fall prevention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and maintained accurate documentation.
- Aged Care
Education
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
The University of Newcastle
NSW08.2025
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
NT09.2022
Skills
- Acute & Post-Surgical Care
- Rehabilitation Nursing (Neurological, Orthopaedic, Post-Fracture)
- Mental Health Support & Recovery-Oriented Practice
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Dementia)
- Wound Care & Pressure Injury Prevention
- Falls Prevention & Mobility Assistance
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Early Deterioration Recognition
- Therapeutic Communication & De-escalation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation (Bestmed, AutumnCare, Paper-Based)
- Time Management & Prioritisation
References
- Monika Patel, Registered Nurse, Forest Lake Lodge, 0469 385 950, patelmona28121991@gmail.com
- Anish Thapa, Registered Nurse, Forest Lake Lodge, anishthapa8910@gmail.com
- Ritesh Aryal, Registered Nurse, Park Centre for Mental Health, 0401 724 485, ritesh04@hotmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunnybank Private Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Forest Lake Lodge
09.2023 - 08.2025
Master of Mental Health Nursing -
The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Darwin University
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