DEPANDRA ADHIKARI

I have comprehensive experience in various healthcare settings, including rehabilitation,
orthopaedics, and aged care. My expertise extends to mental health care, medication
administration, head-to-toe and neurological assessments, and pain management. I have
managed patients with type 2 respiratory failure and Nemaline myopathy, ensuring care
within the enrolled nurse scope of practice. My professional skills include:
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Rehabilitation and Orthopedics: Managed patient recovery and rehabilitation
post-surgery or injury, focusing on mobility and strength.
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Aged Care: Provided personalized care, addressing the unique needs of elderly
residents.
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Mental Health: Supported patients with various mental health conditions, creating
care plans and administering medications.
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Medication Administration: Administered intramuscular, intravenous, and
subcutaneous medications, oral medication, immunisation, monitoring patient
reactions and updating records.
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Complex Wound Management: Managed and treated complex wounds, ensuring
proper healing and infection control. both sterile and non-sterile wound management
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Bilateral paraplegia: experiences working with client with Bilateral paraplegia
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Diabetes Management: Monitored and managed diabetes, insulin administration
including medication administration and patient education.
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Pain Management: Assessed and managed pain, adjusting treatments as needed for
patient comfort.
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Hypertension and Hypotension Management: Managed blood pressure
conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary.
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Patient Admissions and Discharges: Handled patient admissions and discharges
efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions.
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Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care: Provided care for patients with tracheostomies
and ventilators, including suction and Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilation.
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PEG Feeding and Gastrostomy Care: Managed PEG feeding and gastrostomy tube
care.
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CPR and First Aid: Certified in CPR and first aid, providing emergency care as
needed.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams,
with Doctors, RN and maintaining professionalism and clear communication.
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Health Assessments and Injury Management: Conducted comprehensive health
assessments and managed patient injuries.
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Patient Load Management: Handled patient loads of up to 50 beds, ensuring
high-quality care.
•Personal Care: Provided personal care to patients and residents, maintaining their
dignity and comfort.
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Manual handling: Using hoist Mechanics

Provide assistance daily living

Appointment books for clients

Medication training to workers

Diabetics management

wound dressing

Meal prep

working in facilities , SIL home care, community access

Experienced working with Mental health clients (4 years )

Medication administration

restrictive practice

Collaboration with health professionals , advocating for clients

setting up clients , Pharmacy , new Gp

Bilateral paraplegia , experienced working with client with Bilateral paraplegia

paraplegia clients

hoisting , meal assistance

Experienced working with client with Mental health and drug usage

experienced working with client with Active intravenous drug abuse

Experienced working with age 6 month to 80 years old

handling children with disability

Working with client with Nemaline myopath

handling children with mental health challenges

work with clients who have intellectual disability

Working with client in ventilator, tracheotomy, gastronomy tube,

Tracheotomy suction.

Experiences working with clients with ABI,Dementia , Autism schizophrenia , OCD,
depression, anxiety.

Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.

Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.

Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.

Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.

Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery
shopping.

Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.

Provided high level of support

Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork

Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.

Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case
notes

Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.

Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.

Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.

Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience
and coping skills.

Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities
and therapeutic interventions.

• Team leader roles and responsibilities
  Administrating medication
  managing diabetes
  Experienced Working in facilities , and SIL, home care, community access.
  Creating medication charts
  IT skills
  Skilled in Microsoft Office 365
  Creating progress note charts
  Creating induction checklists
  Training new workers
  Training workers administration of medication
  resolving issues
  Managing and leading SIL
  leading an team
  Effective communication towards staff
  Creating an safe environment for workers and clients
  Booking clients appointments.
  Arranging new GP, Pharmacy, Medication and documents of clients
  Maintaining professionalism
  Creating an Responsibility forms, creating medication chart.
  handling issues and complaints of workers, family members (solving them).
  Teaching workers and training new workers
  House shopping
  Creating an care plan for clients wellbeing
  Creating an meal plan for clients health and wellbeing
  Team Collaboration, Foster a collaborative environment among team members,
  promoting effective communication, teamwork, and a supportive work culture.
  Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  Taking action on changing clients lifestyle for better clients health.
  Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and
  toileting patients.

Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Hoisting residents in and out of bed

Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming
tasks.

Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Assisting with meal

Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections
and accidents.

Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.

Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk
patients.

Managed challenging behaviours in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques,
creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as
dressing and walking.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring
continuity of care among healthcare providers.

Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Disability (NDIS PROVIDERS)

Gellibrand Support Services

Eddenrose community services

DMA Caring hand

OCA

Nursing

Slove nursing

Nurse4u

YNA nursing