Garima
Summary
Newly Graduate Nurse with Diploma of Nursing from Think Education. Worked as a student nurse for 400 hours in different clinical settings. Applies nursing process and performs delegated functions under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Caring For You Nursing Agency
09.2020 - Current
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Student Nurse
Northpark Private Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections under the supervision of RN and monitored responses.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse
Essendon Private Clinic
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Promoted self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student Nurse
Vital Medical Centre
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccine under the supervision of RN.
- Booked the follow-up appointments for patient with chronic diseases.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
Student Nurse
Vasey RSL Care
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced falls and injuries among residents by implementing tailored exercise programs.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Personal Care Assistant
Abberfield Aged Care Facility
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Think Education, Torrens University
Melbourne, VIC02.2024
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Melbourne City College
Melbourne, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Infection Control
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Administration & Nursing Assessments
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Punctual and Reliable
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Education & Documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Chronic Disease Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
First-aid & CPR certificate
Working with children check
NDIS clearance
Manual Handling certificate
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Student Nurse
Northpark Private Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Student Nurse
Essendon Private Clinic
12.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Vital Medical Centre
11.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Vasey RSL Care
09.2023 - 09.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Caring For You Nursing Agency
09.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Abberfield Aged Care Facility
12.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Think Education, Torrens University
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Melbourne City College