ANKUR SHARMA
Doncaster,VIC
Summary
Bachelor of Biomedical Science graduate from Deakin University, majoring in Infection and Immunity, with over two years of hands-on healthcare experience as a Health Assistant in Nursing at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Experienced in supporting patients within a major tertiary hospital environment and working collaboratively with nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and infection prevention and control.
Strong academic foundation in human biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, laboratory methodologies, scientific methodology and data analysis, with a strong appreciation for accuracy, quality and reproducibility in clinical and scientific practice. Confident communicating with and supporting patients, following clinical procedures, maintaining professional documentation and working effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Highly motivated to develop a career in respiratory diagnostics and apply my biomedical science knowledge and clinical experience to respiratory function testing. A reliable, detail-oriented and adaptable healthcare professional who is eager to undertake structured training and competency assessment, develop expertise in respiratory diagnostic testing and progress to independent practice as a Respiratory Scientist.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Assistant in Nursing
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Provide patient support within the scope of the Health Assistant in Nursing role in a major tertiary hospital.
- Collaborated with nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, safety and confidentiality.
- Follow hospital policies, clinical procedures and infection-prevention requirements.
- Communicated effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, escalating concerns to enhance patient outcomes.
- Apply appropriate manual-handling and workplace health and safety practices.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining professional standards.
- Exhibited reliability, adaptability, and professionalism during hospital shifts to maintain high care standards.
Personal Care Assistant
Alpha Nursing
Melbourne, Vic
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted Alpha Nursing clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming needs.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation using proper care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Infection and Immunity
Deakin University
Burwood , Victoria 07.2022 - 07.2026
Certificate III - Individual Support in Aged, Acute And Disability
Carer Institute
Melbourne , VicSkills
- Patient support and communication
- Multidisciplinary healthcare teamwork
- Patient safety, dignity and confidentiality
- Infection prevention and control
- Hospital policies and procedures
- Manual handling and workplace safety
- Professional documentation and communication
- Working effectively under pressure
- Reliability, adaptability and time management
- Biomedical and laboratory scientific principles
- Microbiology and immunology
- Scientific methodology and data interpretation
Certification
BLS / CPR — Current, Manual Handling — Current, Working With Children Check — Current, Australian Federal Police Check — Current, COVID-19 vaccination — Up to date, Influenza vaccination — 2026, Healthcare immunisations — Up to date, Evidence available upon request.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Title: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE GRADUATE | HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
- Availability: Available for full-time, part-time or casual employment, including overnight, evening and weekend shifts, and willing to relocate to Tasmania.
CAREER INTEREST & AVAILABILITY
- Title: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE GRADUATE | HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
- Availability: Available for full-time, part-time or casual employment, including overnight, evening and weekend shifts, and willing to relocate to Tasmania.
Personal Information
- Title: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE GRADUATE | HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
- Availability: Available for full-time, part-time or casual employment, including overnight, evening and weekend shifts, and willing to relocate to Western Australia.
Timeline
Health Assistant in Nursing
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Alpha Nursing
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Infection and Immunity
Deakin University
07.2022 - 07.2026
Certificate III - Individual Support in Aged, Acute And Disability
Carer Institute