Arvinder Kaur

Graduated as Bachelor of Nursing from overseas, I possess excellent clinical skills with well-developed organisational, time management and communication skills. I have worked as a Registered Nurse in Sandhu Surgical Maternity and Multi-Speciality Hospital, for more than 5 years and gained experience in the ICU, Emergency, Surgical and Medical department the in India (2012 to 2019). I have done IRON BRIDGING PROGRAME and completed my six weeks placement in JOHN FAWKNER PRIVATE HOSPITAL, Moreland, VIC. I have also completed Certificate 3 in Aging and Disability and completed my placement for the same in Regis aged care. As a result of my placement experiences, I have started working as Personal care assistant in an aged care environment and knowledge gained through college studies, I have developed a broad knowledge base of clinical skills in aged and Dementia specific clients and acute medical and surgical care settings. With a passion for providing professional and empathetic care to patients, particularly those suffering from aged related health disorders, I am highly skilled at providing patient care, assessing health issues, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, displaying exceptional communication and time management skills and working as an effective member of a team. My core competencies include Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Active Learner, Medication administration, Clinical documentation, Patient communication, Wound dressing, Use of manual handing devices, Infection control approach. At this stage of my career, I am seeking to gain a Registered Nurse position in an aged care environment where I can utilise my skills and knowledge gained through my student placements, work experience in aged care and university studies. I am eager to advance my career and make a difference in the field of nursing care. I am driven to ensure patients receive the highest quality nursing care and treatment to enhance their quality of life.

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Active Learner
• Medication administration
• Clinical documentation
• Patient communication
• Wound dressing
• Use of manual handling devices
• Infection control approach

• Penny August, ANUM - 5FS, pauhust@phcn.vic.gov.au, 0412906171
• FE, ANUM- 5FS, 0457377735, Fgimarangan@phcn.vic.gov.au

• Provide basic nursing care to residents, including taking Blood Sugar Levels, administering insulin and PRN medication, undertaking basic observations and wound care management.
• Ensure Activities of Daily Living are followed for residents, including booking transport, escorts and faxing medications to pharmacy.
• Complete documentation for residents, including initial assessments, initial care plans and ongoing progress notes.
• Participate in handover with other clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• A knowledge of, and commitment to, Equity and Diversity and Occupational Health and safety principles and practices and an ability to apply and promote these in the workplace.
• Excellent knowledge of human physiology and psychological ailments and needs. Also possess great knowledge about palliative care.
• Maintaining effective communication and cooperation with clients, their family and staff.
• Check all emergency stock, rescue box drugs, ET tubes and equipment.
• Record Vitals, Intake Output, clinical events.
• Inventory check of all drugs on ward i.e., emergency drug stock and floor stock.