Rachana Shrestha
EAST PERTH
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Dhulikhel Hospital, excelling in medication administration and crisis management. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and foster teamwork, while effectively advocating for patients' needs. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality care through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCW
CraigCare
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintain accurate client records, including daily notes, incidents, medication, and progress reports, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Placement Support Coordinator
Affinity Care
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisting in client assessments, care planning, and service coordination under supervision.
- Observing and supporting communication with service providers and tracking client funding.
- Helping maintain case notes, progress reports, and ensuring records meet NDIS standards
- Participating in meetings, learning about needs assessments, and assisting in referral processes
- Engaging in data entry, compliance checks, and other office-based support tasks.
Nurse
Dhulikhel Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Supported positive patient experiences by establishing trust and rapport pre-operatively, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Enhanced teamwork among multidisciplinary medical staff by fostering open communication, creating an environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently performing pre-operative preparations and effectively organizing surgical instruments.
- Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the operating room by actively participating in regular risk assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Updated clinical knowledge continuously by attending professional development courses focused on current trends and advancements in perioperative nursing practice.
- Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor - Community Service
Acknowledge Education ( Stott's College)
1/647 Wellington Street,6000,Perth,WAPCL - Nursing
Shree Phulchoki Nursing Campus
Kavrepaancho,Nepal03-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Problem solving
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
Certificate III ( Ageing and Disability)
Timeline
Placement Support Coordinator
Affinity Care
01.2025 - 02.2025
PCW
CraigCare
07.2023 - Current
Nurse
Dhulikhel Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor - Community Service
Acknowledge Education ( Stott's College)
PCL - Nursing
Shree Phulchoki Nursing Campus
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