Astha Bhandari
Mawson Lakes,SA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated student nurse with extensive clinical experience and emergency care settings, seeking to join Transition to Professional Practice Program. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and use of electronic health records, I excel in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. My strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams ensure effective patient support and positive health outcomes. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, I am eager to bring my knowledge, empathy, and enthusiasm as I transition into a professional nursing role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Emergency Department
2024.01 - 2024.03
- Assisted in patient care activities: vital signs monitoring, wound care, procedural support.
- Emphasis on accurate documentation and effective communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
- Applied critical thinking and decision-making skills in fast-paced environment.
- Translated classroom knowledge into real-life situations.
- Enhanced clinical skills while contributing to patient well-being.
- Ability to perform Electrocardiogram and interpret normal and abnormal waveforms.
- Able to use appropriate venepuncture technique to minimize patient discomfort and achieve successful blood collection.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Oncology/ Gen Med
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Responsibilities include assisting with basic patient care, monitoring vital signs.
- Supported clinical tasks: wound care, intravenous medication administration, subcutaneous and intramuscular medication administration.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilized critical thinking and decision-making skills to contribute to patient care plans.
- Clinical placement provided practical experience, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in dynamic hospital environment.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Amber Aged Care
2022.11 - 2022.12
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted with daily living activities, monitored vital signs, administered medications, aided in wound care
- Maintained accurate medical records.
- Communicated effectively with residents and their families.
- Adhered to safety and infection control protocols.
- Worked in supportive environment, had opportunities for professional development.
- Developed essential nursing skills.
- Asses patients with skin tears and pressure injuries.
- Safe manual handling skills.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing -
Univeristy of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11.2024
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Axis Insitute
Brisbane, QLD07.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Electronic documentation in Sunrise EMR
- Vital signs
- Wound dressing and management
- Medication calculation and administration
- Time management skills
- Multitasking
- Good communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
Work History
Bupa Aged Care, Woodville, SA [ July 2022- Current]
Personal care worker
Infinite care, Rosecourt, Gilles plains, SA [April 2022- Current]
Personal care worker
Resthaven Aged care, Paradise, SA [July 2023- Current]
Personal care worker
Health Care Australia, SA [ May 2023- Current]
Assistant in Nursing
Certification
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - [April 2024- April 2025]
- Manual Handling -[August 2023- August 2025]
- PPE Donning and Doffing- [August 2023-August 2024]
- Certificate III in Individual Support-[ completed in January 2022]
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym for physical health, stress management and self care.
- Movies for mental wellbeing.
- Hiking, camping, or gardening for physical fitness and stress relief.
- Singing and attending concerts for relaxation and enjoyment.
- Travelling with friends and family for fun.
- Phone conversations with my long distance family members.
- Going out and testing different foods for fun.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Referees
Coralie Duckworth, Registered Nurse
Clinical facilitator at Royal Adelaide Hospital
Coralie.Duckworth@sa.gov.au
0434054705
Jay Christie, Registered Nurse
Clinical facilitator at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Jay.Christie@unisa.edu.au
0404804768
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Emergency Department
2024.01 - 2024.03
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Oncology/ Gen Med
2023.05 - 2023.06
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Amber Aged Care
2022.11 - 2022.12
Bachelors in Nursing -
Univeristy of South Australia
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Axis Insitute