Dharshini Anadhagiri
Sydney/Richmond,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at Uniting Communities, excelling in medication management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality patient care. Adept at critical thinking and maintaining compliance, contributing to improved patient outcomes in acute care settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Uniting Communities
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to strategize, oversee, and evaluate patient treatments in a 30-bed capacity acute care unit.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families, discussing illnesses and potential treatment options in a supportive manner.
- Administered medications, injections (under RN supervision), and conducted wound dressings with precision.
- Performed comprehensive clinical health assessments, including BGL, SPO2, BMI, height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, pain assessment, urinalysis, neurological observations, neurovascular observations, and integumentary assessment (skin color, turgor, and integrity).
- Conducted sensory perception assessments and identified necessary personal aids and devices for patients with hearing or sight impairments.
- Actively engaged with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and allied health professionals, contributing to a collaborative and holistic approach to patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments, promptly reporting findings to RN/CN for further care; facilitated diagnostic tests as required.
Enrolled Nurse
Australian Health Professionals
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Proficient in utilizing diverse documentation software such as Autumn Care, Best Med, Mannad Plus, Lee Care, Icare, etc.
- Diligently recorded comprehensive patient care data, encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment records.
- Monitored and maintained up-to-date information on vital signs and treatment progress for assigned patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, promptly reporting findings to RN/CN for further care; facilitated diagnostic tests as required.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working across multiple sites, including Estia Health Toorak Gardens, RSL War Veterans Nursing Home, Premium Healthcare Facility, Estia Health Flagstaff Hill, Estia Health Aberfoyle Park, and St. Paul's Lutheran's Home.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
Enrolled Nurse
Tech Force
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported patients in their activities of daily living, ensuring the fulfillment of basic human needs.
- Recognized and responded to both normal and abnormal health and functional status assessments, intervening as necessary.
- Maintained ongoing communication with Registered Nurses to collaborate on patient care strategies.
- Administered medications meticulously, adhering to established protocols and guidelines set forth by different healthcare organizations.
- Contributed to care teams at various sites, including Calvary Brighton Aged Care, Calvary Oaklands Park Aged Care, Murray Mudge Residential Care in Glenelg, and Aldersgate Residential Care with Uniting Communities.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFESA
Adelaide, SA01.2022
Skills
- Medication management
- CPR and first aid
- Patient monitoring and wound care
- Recordkeeping and compliance
- Critical thinking
- Software proficiency
- Telephone etiquette
- Communication skills
- Organization and time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Advocacy and problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
References
- Liaxiowen Vivien, Registered Nurse, Uniting Communities Murray Mudge Residential Care, Liaoxiaowenvivien@gmail.com, 0406558068
- Sunitha Pandey, Enrolled Nurse, Uniting Communities Murray Mudge Residential Care, 0432577730
- Nitisha Moktan, Registered Nurse, Uniting Communities Murray Mudge Residential Care, 0405692377
Training Modules
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module – 'Quality, Safety and You'
- NDIS Practice Standards & Quality Indicators
- Supporting NDIS Participants to Access Mainstream Services
- Introduction to the NDIS
- NDIS Code of Conduct Training
- Person-Centred Practice Training
- Incident Management & Reporting under NDIS
- Mental Health First Aid
- Safeguarding and Duty of Care
- Cultural Awareness and Competence
- Working with People with Complex Needs or Behaviours of Concern
Clinical Placement
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Complex nursing placement, General Medicine/NIB Oncology Ward, 12/01/21, 01/31/22
- ACH Group (Vita @ Daws Park), Clinical Practicum in Acute Care/Specialty Nursing Care Placement, 10/01/21, 11/30/21
- Resthaven @ Westbourne Park, Clinical Practicum based on Fundamentals Nursing Care, 06/01/21, 07/31/21
- Calvary Flora McDonald Retirement Community @ Cowandila, Introduction to Aged Care and Nursing, 01/04/21, 01/15/21
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Australian Health Professionals
07.2022 - 11.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Uniting Communities
06.2022 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Tech Force
02.2022 - 07.2022
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFESA
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