Apurva
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Experienced AIN and PCW with a proven track record in providing comprehensive care, including monitoring vital signs, wound care, and assisting with daily living activities. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Adapts quickly to new environments and excels in fast-paced settings. Committed to continuous professional development. Expertise in patient care coordination, task prioritization, and communication ensures high standards of care for patients and staff in healthcare settings. Maintains patient safety by using proper manual handling and aseptic techniques for wound care while prioritizing patient privacy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Placement
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections under RN supervision and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments.
- Attended abdominal wound care following the principles of aseptic technique.
- Safely removed a catheter following the hospital policy and safe and initiated TOV using the bladder scanner
- Attended an in-service education about different types of drains
Student Nurse Placement
Royal Adelaide Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Student Nurse Placement
Eldercare Acacia Court
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Assistant in Nursing
Mediserve Nursing Agency
11.2024 - Current
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Assistant in Nursing
Healthcare Australia
10.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Personal Care Worker
Bene Italian Village
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Personal Care Worker
Eldercare Acacia court
11.2023 - Current
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Personal Care Worker
Altaira
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Education
Individual Support in Ageing - Support Worker
Elite College Australia
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-2025
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Infection Control and Aseptic
- Patient Care
- Stress management
- Progress documentation
- Allergy Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient Management skills
- Bathing
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical Records Management
- First aid knowledge
- Behaviour Management
- First Aid care
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid/CPR
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Companionship and emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviours
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Blood glucose testing
- Intake recording
- Monitoring fluids
Certification
- Manual handling Training
- PCA- Personal Care Aide
- First Aid
- NDIS screening check
- Police check
- Certificate-3 in individual support in ageing (care, home, and community)
- Fully vaccinated
Timeline
Student Nurse Placement
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Assistant in Nursing
Mediserve Nursing Agency
11.2024 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Healthcare Australia
10.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Placement
Royal Adelaide Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Personal Care Worker
Bene Italian Village
12.2023 - 08.2024
Personal Care Worker
Eldercare Acacia court
11.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Placement
Eldercare Acacia Court
10.2023 - 10.2023
Personal Care Worker
Altaira
04.2023 - 09.2023
Individual Support in Ageing - Support Worker
Elite College Australia
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia