HARMANVIR KAUR VIRK
Deebing Heights,QLD
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Experienced in ENT, General, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, bariatrics and anaesthetic trained in both adults and paediatrics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Scrub/ Scout & Anaesthetics)
St. Andrew's Private Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Monitor patient vital signs and assist with anesthetic administration and airway management as needed.
- Collaborate with surgical team members, including Surgeons and Anaesthetists , to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Proven ability to always act as positive role model and professional
- Team leading experience
- Possess excellent time management skills and well development clinical problem-solving skills
- Established and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, staff and VMOs from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Provide exceptional customer service and evidence-based care
- Member of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Nurses Group Inc Queensland for ongoing education
Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (Scrub/ Scout Nurse)
St. Andrew’s Ipswich Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Currently Working as a full-time Scrub Scout Nurse in Operating Theatres at St. Andrew’s Ipswich Hospital
- Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies, and anticipating their needs.
- Maintain sterile fields throughout surgical procedures, adhering to aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Enrolled Nurse
Churches of Christ care
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Worked as a full-time Enrolled Nurse at Churches of Christ care, Warrawee Aged Care services
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
St Vincent’s Aged Care
10.2010 - 03.2012
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD12.2021
Diploma of Nursing Division two -
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane12.2011
Certificate three - aged care
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane02.2010
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Surgical Procedure/ Techniques
- Pre and Post Operative Care
- Basic life support trained
- Advanced life support and Paediatric life support trained
- Patient Education and Assessment
- Surgical Procedures
- Operating Room Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Infection Control
- Team Leadership
- Medical Documentation
- Crisis Management
Certification
- Completed Novice Program as an Enrolled Endorsed Nurse in Perioperative Services
- Completed Graduate program as a registered nurse in Anaesthetics, Recovery and Scrub Scout program.
- Basic Life support
- First aid training
- Advanced life support
- Paediatric life support
References
Kirsty Lewis Assistant Nurse Unit Manager
LewisKirsty@ramsayhealth.com.au
0417034128
Megan Nicholson Clinical Nurse
Kimberly Reilly Clinical Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Scrub/ Scout & Anaesthetics)
St. Andrew's Private Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Enrolled Endorsed Nurse (Scrub/ Scout Nurse)
St. Andrew’s Ipswich Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Churches of Christ care
12.2012 - 04.2015
Personal Care Worker/ Assistant in Nursing
St Vincent’s Aged Care
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Completed Novice Program as an Enrolled Endorsed Nurse in Perioperative Services
- Completed Graduate program as a registered nurse in Anaesthetics, Recovery and Scrub Scout program.
- Basic Life support
- First aid training
- Advanced life support
- Paediatric life support
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Nursing Division two -
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
Certificate three - aged care
Careers Australia College of Healthcare
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