Dipti Patel

I am seeking new opportunities and challenges as a Clinical Manager, where I will be able to apply my extensive experience, strong clinical skills and patient focused approach to care in a role where I will be able to continue to learn, develop and further my career.

I have extensive experience in providing care to elderly population in aged care in varied roles. I have gained valuable experience in aged care industry as an Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator and as an Acting Clinical Manger. I have strong interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, building good relationships with patients and their families, sound knowledge to acute deterioration and escalation strategies, communicating medical information and advice in clear language, as well as experience in managing difficult behaviour or issues with patients. I have proven a track record of developing my knowledge and skills in nursing by obtaining practical experience in various nursing care in aged care. I gain the most satisfaction at work from cooperating a professional and motivated multidisciplinary team to deliver better patient outcomes.

• AHPRA Registration
• CPR
• Infection Control
• Basic Life Support
• Medical Emergency Management
• Understanding of aged care standards & ACFI documentation
• Fire & evacuation
• Manual Handling
• National Police Clearance Check

• Developed, implemented and nursing care plans with patients
• Worked on specialty wards including renal, vascular, neurology and infectious ward.
• Became familiar with a range of hospital policies, procedures, and routines
• Observed and performed procedures such as a PICC dressing, Catheterization, VAC dressing under supervision
• Assisted patients with personal care needs
• Documented patient care, including admission assessment, care planning, nursing notes and discharge

• Mental Health, Ramsay clinic New Farm, 10/01/21, 11/30/21, 160
• Department of Emergency, Redcliffe Hospital, 09/01/21, 10/31/21, 160
• Post-Operative Surgical Ward (Neurosurgery), Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital (RBWH), 03/01/21, 03/31/21, 160
• Post-Operative Surgical Ward (Vascular Surgery), Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital (RBWH), 04/01/21, 04/30/21, 160
• Burns Ward, Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital (RBWH), 11/01/20, 11/30/20, 120
• ENT & Maxillo-facial Surgical Ward, Royal Brisbane & Woman’s Hospital (RBWH), 06/01/20, 07/31/20, 120
• Acute Neurology Ward, Gold Coast University Hospital, 10/01/16, 10/31/16, 160
• Sub-Acute & Mental Health Units, Belmont Private Hospital, 06/01/16, 06/30/16, 120
• Aged Care Placement, Symes Grove Residential Care, 11/01/15, 11/30/15, 120

• A good listening and communication skill
• Sensitive to the needs of people from a myriad background
• Adaptable and flexible to meet the changing needs of our patients, families, and the department
• Responsible and using initiative
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Tolerant of varying activity and a busy workplace
• Willing to follow direction
• Discreet
• Courteous
• Genuinely empathetic and understanding of issues surrounding trauma, ill health, death and dying
• Able to assess situations and seek assistance when needed
• Liaising with medical and allied health staff

• Neha Sidhu, Clinical Coordinator (Clinical Manager), Bolton Clarke, Inverpine, 0422242848
• Mallika Shrestha, Registered Nurse (RN), Bolton Clarke, Inverpine, 0413432601