Bandana Rana Magar
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate final-year Bachelor of Nursing student with diverse clinical experience across intensive care, acute care, oncology, geriatrics, neurology, aged care, and mental health. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical observation, and supporting safe medication administration, including high-acuity settings such as ICU. Adept at managing complex patient needs, applying infection prevention principles, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Recognised for resilience, adaptability, and cultural competence in delivering holistic, patient-centred care. Committed to promoting dignity, safety, and quality of life for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
Mayflower Edith Bendall (now Mayflower Group)
Melbourne, VIC
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared and served meals in line with dietary and clinical requirements.
- Assisted residents respectfully in dining, supporting independence and dignity.
- Maintained hygiene, infection control, and safe food handling practices.
- Assisted in food preparation and service, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management of shortages.
Education
Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC12-2025
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment & care planning
- Vital signs monitoring, interpretation & escalation
- Safe medication support & administration (including depot injections)
- Airway management support & oxygen therapy observation
- Infection prevention & control in high-risk settings
- Clinical documentation & accurate reporting
- Manual handling, mobility assistance & falls prevention
- Pain assessment & symptom management
- Therapeutic communication & emotional support
- End-of-life & palliative care support
- Teamwork within multidisciplinary and critical care environments
- Compassionate, culturally safe nursing care
Languages
English – Native/Bilingual
Nepali – Native/Bilingual
Hindi – Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
Mayflower Edith Bendall (now Mayflower Group)
12.2021 - Current
Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Clinical Placement Experience
- Student Nurse | Austin Health – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | 2025
- Assisted in the care of critically ill patients requiring complex monitoring and interventions.
- Observed and supported ventilated patients, fluid balance management, and titration of care.
- Gained exposure to emergency response, rapid deterioration management, and ICU safety protocols.
- Collaborated with ICU nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.
- Student Nurse | Cabrini Malvern – Geriatric & Neuro Ward | 2025-01-20 – 2025-02-04
- Assisted elderly patients with ADLs, mobility, and hygiene while maintaining dignity.
- Monitored neurological status and vital signs, escalating abnormalities promptly.
- Supported patient comfort through therapeutic communication and reassurance.
- Student Nurse | Epworth Freemasons – Oncology Ward | 2025-02-21 – 2025-03-05
- Assisted patients undergoing chemotherapy and complex treatments.
- Monitored pain and fatigue, providing evidence-based comfort measures.
- Supported nutrition and hydration needs while maintaining infection control in immunocompromised settings.
- Student Mental Health Nurse | Northern Health – Broadmeadows | 2024-05 – 2024-06
- Administered depot injections and assisted with medication management.
- Conducted home visits to support continuity of care for patients with chronic mental illness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in clinical and medical reviews to enhance treatment plans.
- Student Nurse / PCA | Regis Aged Care – Fawkner | 2023-11
- Assisted residents with ADLs and mobility while preserving autonomy.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting promptly to supervising nurses.
- Promoted social engagement through recreational and therapeutic activities.