Heena Rani
ARMSTRONG CREEK,VIC
Summary
Nursing professional with strong background in patient care, clinical assessment, and treatment coordination. Adept at working collaboratively within healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with focus on critical thinking, communication, and compassionate care. Skilled in emergency response, medication administration, and patient education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Barwon Health Aged Care Alan David Lodge
01.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, enhancing efficiency in delivery of care services.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate treatment efficacy and adjust care plans as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and unit policy.
- Mentored new nurses during orientation periods by sharing knowledge, providing support, and fostering teamwork among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient care by providing skilled nursing assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction by establishing rapport, addressing concerns, and demonstrating empathy in all interactions.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Remained competent and current in nursing practices and engaged in continuing educational activities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Clinical Placement Bachelor of Nursing
University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health Cardiothoracics Ward BC5
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in the assessment and monitoring of post-operative cardiothoracic patients, including vital signs, ECG interpretation, chest tube drainage, and oxygen therapy observation.
- Performed daily clinical observations and reported changes in patient condition to the nursing and medical team in a timely manner.
- Supported medication administration under RN supervision, ensuring safe practice, accurate documentation, and patient education.
- Assisted patients with pre- and post-operative care, including wound care, mobility assistance, respiratory exercises, and early ambulation.
- Monitored pain levels, respiratory status, fluid balance, and cardiac function, documenting and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Helped prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, such as angiography, echocardiograms, and CT scans.
- Participated in care planning and multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with nurses, cardiac surgeons, physiotherapists, and allied health staff.
- Provided compassionate patient education on recovery expectations, lifestyle adjustments, cardiac rehabilitation, and medication adherence.
- Ensured accurate and confidential documentation in line with policy, including progress notes, fluid charts, observation charts, and handover reports.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment, following infection control, wound care standards, and hospital safety protocols.
Clinical Placement Bachelor Of Nursing
The Geelong Clinic
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the assessment and monitoring of patients with eating disorders, including daily observations, meal support, and documentation of clinical changes.
- Supported individual and group therapy sessions, including CBT-E, DBT, body image work, and psychoeducation groups.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and social workers) to contribute to patient care planning.
- Provided empathetic, emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and food-related distress.
- Helped facilitate meal preparation, supervised eating sessions, and post-meal anxiety coping strategies.
- Monitored patient engagement with treatment plans, reporting progress, risk concerns, and behavioral changes to clinical staff.
- Maintained accurate and confidential clinical notes in accordance with professional and legal standards.
- Educated patients on healthy coping strategies, nutrition, self-esteem development, and relapse prevention skills.
- Participated in case conferences, staff meetings, and reflective practice sessions to improve clinical understanding and professional growth.
- Ensured a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment, adhering to safeguarding, risk management, and crisis response procedures.
- Assisted with medication administration under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring correct dosage, documentation, and patient education.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Barwon Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations to diverse populations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients on vaccine benefits and potential side effects, facilitating informed consent and understanding.
- Maintained accurate vaccination records in electronic health systems, enhancing data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline vaccination processes, improving patient flow and service delivery.
- Monitored patients post-vaccination for adverse reactions, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Implemented quality control measures for vaccine storage and handling, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
- Enhanced patient experience by creating a comfortable environment for COVID-19 vaccinations, addressing individual needs and concerns with empathy.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during vaccine administration, minimizing potential risks for patients.
Clinical Placement Diploma of Nursing
Barwon Health Swanston Centre
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff and ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes to enhance understanding.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Conducting a mental state examination and risk assessment on patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Geelong Vic12-2025
Graduate Diploma - Nursing
The Gordon Tafe
Geelong, VIC11-2022
Masters in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC11-2020
Human Biology Short Course - Human Biology
Monash University
Clayton, VIC11-2019
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar India07-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Wound management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Patient assessment
- Team Player
- Patient management
- Healthcare ethics
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Placement Bachelor of Nursing
University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health Cardiothoracics Ward BC5
10.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Placement Bachelor Of Nursing
The Geelong Clinic
04.2024 - 05.2024
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Barwon Health Aged Care Alan David Lodge
01.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Barwon Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Placement Diploma of Nursing
Barwon Health Swanston Centre
01.2022 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Deakin University
Graduate Diploma - Nursing
The Gordon Tafe
Masters in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Victoria University
Human Biology Short Course - Human Biology
Monash University
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Guru Nanak Dev University