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Deepa Lamichhane Sapkota

Parkes,Australia

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for elderly residents. Skilled in team leadership, strategic planning, and fostering positive relationships. Ten years' experience of working in Aged Care setting in Australia, within various roles, such as providing direct care, working as RN, ACFI/AN-ACC Documentation, Clinical coordinator, Care Manager and Centre Manager. Able to promote and lead with example by applying the values of the organization. Experience of mentoring staff, providing education and performance management. Understanding of work health and safety regulations, protocols, and best practices. Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, and implementing proactive safety measures to ensure a safe workplace. Experience in conducting audits, analyzing data, and implementing improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. Significant experience with Australian aged care standard accreditation process. Excellent interpersonal, phone, digital communication skills and proficiency in wide range of IT applications

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Centre Manager

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
Parkes
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensuring compliance with all the Aged Care standards, Organization procedures and policies.
  • Ensuring AN-ACC assessments are attended and submitted in timely manner .
  • Overseeing the provision of care service employees, nursing care and other teams.
  • Recruited new employees by conducting interviews and orientations for new hires.
  • Facilitated team meetings, fostering communication and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Part of Decommissioning of the facility and finding suitable accommodation for the residents as per individual needs.

Care Manager

Rosedurate Aged Care Parkes
Parkes
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in the accreditation process and compliance with Aged care standards and Quality Compliance.
  • Conducted audits to monitor compliance and Quality and provided feedback.
  • Conducted assessments of residents physical, psychological, cognitive, social, economic and environmental needs . Coordinated with other health care providers, such as GP, NP, and psychiatrists, to ensure their needs are met through appropriate services.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents progress, challenges, and adjustments needed in care plans.
  • Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary to meet residents evolving needs.
  • Provided education to care staff and RNs.
  • Attended AN-ACC assessments in timely manner.

Clinical Co-ordinator

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
Parkes
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated patient referrals to appropriate medical facilities and practitioners.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
  • Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
  • Conducted patient assessments to evaluate needs and develop individualized plans of care.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers,collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.

Registered Nurse/ACFI Documentation

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
Parkes
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents care plans, discussion regarding Anti-microbial Stewardship, and minimizing restrictive practices.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all residents, staff and families by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Provided residents and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessing wound, formulating wound management plan and attended dressings.
  • Provided nursing care and medications to residents on palliative care and End of life care.

Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Care Parkes
Parkes
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean environment.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, communicated and documented residents conditions.
  • Acted as advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Helped residents and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated GP with observations and concerns and referral to multi-disciplinary team.

Assistant in Nursing

Opal Cardinal Freeman
Sydney
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Following care plans and directions.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in resident condition and reported to RN on duty for necessary care for medical concerns.

Assistant in Nursing

Ashfield Baptist Homes
Sydney
08.2014 - 01.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by RN on duty.
  • Participated in educational sessions and programmes related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications under the supervision of the RN on duty.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.

Education

IPC Lead Course -

Australasian College of Infection Control
Online
05.2025

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Australian Catholic University
10-2019

Diploma of Nursing - Enroll Nurse

TAFE
12-2016

Certificate III in Aged Care -

Advance College of Health Sydney
08-2014

Skills

  • Clinical Skills
  • Training Coordination
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Work Health and Safety Knowledge
  • Understanding of Aged Care Standards
  • Understanding of AN-ACC Assessments and funding
  • Facility Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Centre Manager

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
01.2024 - Current

Care Manager

Rosedurate Aged Care Parkes
01.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Co-ordinator

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
06.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse/ACFI Documentation

Rosedurnate Aged Care Parkes
03.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Care Parkes
02.2020 - 06.2022

Assistant in Nursing

Opal Cardinal Freeman
03.2016 - 01.2020

Assistant in Nursing

Ashfield Baptist Homes
08.2014 - 01.2020

IPC Lead Course -

Australasian College of Infection Control

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Australian Catholic University

Diploma of Nursing - Enroll Nurse

TAFE

Certificate III in Aged Care -

Advance College of Health Sydney
Deepa Lamichhane Sapkota