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Ishan Sorathiya

Upper Mount Gravatt

Summary

Compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care, fostering meaningful patient relationships, and continuously advancing clinical knowledge in dynamic healthcare settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Princess Alexandra Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Performing comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychological status, monitoring vital signs, pain level, lab results, and overall progress, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, medical history, and goals, adjusting plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Safely administering prescribed medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments, adhering to hospital’s protocols and patient-specific requirements to minimize complications.
  • Provided clear, compassionate education to patients and their families regarding disease management, medication adherence, discharge instructions, and post-hospital care to promote recovery and prevent re-admissions.
  • Performed IDC insertion, NJ Tube insertion, wound care, dressing changes, and drain management and implemented infection control measures to prevent complications, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and infection prevention guidelines.
  • Responded promptly and effectively to medical emergencies, utilizing critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize interventions and facilitate life-saving procedures as necessary.
  • Worked closely with doctors, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers to deliver holistic, patient-centered care, ensuring smooth communication and continuity of care throughout patient's stay.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely electronic health records on ieMR, ensuring compliance with hospital regulations, patient privacy laws, and accreditation standards to support quality care delivery and legal compliance.

Registered Nurse (Casual)

Arcare Aged Care
12.2024
  • Delivered compassionate, person-centered care to elderly residents, supporting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
  • Provided holistic palliative care, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to residents and families during end-of-life stages.
  • Administered medications, including Schedule 8 (S8) drugs, following strict protocols for safe handling and documentation.
  • Collaborated with doctors during GP rounds, communicated clinical updates, and implemented treatment plans. Responded to clinical emergencies swiftly, prioritizing resident safety and appropriate escalation of care.
  • Conducted case conferences with families, ensuring clear communication, shared decision-making, and timely updates on residents' conditions.
  • Assessed, planned, and implemented individualized care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Managed wound care, catheter care, and chronic disease management with a preventative and person-centered approach.
  • Maintained thorough and accurate clinical documentation in line with legal and professional standards.
  • Supervised and guided care staff, ensuring safe, high-quality care and compliance with facility policies.
  • Participated in audits, care reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes.

Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USiN)

Princess Alexandra Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Working in conjunction with and under the supervision of a registered clinician to contribute to patient care.
  • Working with Eating disorders, High risk falls, and cognitively impaired patients. Assisting with ADLs such as showering, toileting, Bed-making, equipment cleaning, IDC emptying, and Mobility to prevent pressure injury and falls.
  • Managing deterioration and exercising clinical concern through escalation to the RN.
  • Advocating for patients who require increased or specific care to ensure a comprehensive approach is included.
  • Proactive completion of everyday tasks independently. Attaining a blood glucose level of a known diabetic patient once the food trolley arrives at the ward.
  • Independent critical thinking of clinical management of patients. Obtaining Vital signs, BGL or ketone level collection, skin Inspection, urine, and fecal specimen collection, simple wound dressing, 12 lead ECG collection, removal of PIVC, and bladder scan.
  • Contemporaneous documentation using ieMR of care, requirements, and reportable information. Use of the SBAR framework for handover.
  • Working within a team of health professionals to achieve a collective goal determined in conjunction with the patient’s input.
  • Dealing with behavioral patients through distraction and identification of factors impacting delirium such as pain or infection, including the PAINAD scale.

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

MiCare Aged Care
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients daily with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing, promoting comfort and dignity in care.
  • Monitored and reported changes in clients’ physical or emotional conditions.
  • Supported mobility and daily living activities, including meal preparation, feeding, and transportation.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments by performing light housekeeping duties, reducing health and safety risks in residential care settings.
  • Developed strong, trusting relationships with clients through consistent, compassionate care and active listening.
  • Documented daily care activities and observations in care records with accuracy, supporting compliance with aged care regulations and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals and family members to communicate care updates and advocate for client needs, ensuring continuity of care.

Education

Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
11.2024

PG Diploma in Emergency Medical Services (PGDEMS) -

Symbiosis International Deemed University
Pune, India
06.2020

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) -

JNHMC, Saurashtra University
Vadodara, India
04.2018

Clinical Placements

Logan Hospital - (Emergency Department), 09/2024 to 11/2024


  • Working within an Emergency Department and understanding this approach to patient care.
  • Learning to adapt to an unpredictable environment and the importance of pre-emptive thinking.
  • Consolidation of essential nursing skills; IV drug administration, IM injections, IDC insertion & wound dressings.
  • Care of the intubated and sedated patient., Consolidating head-to-toe assessment (inc. systems assessments).
  • Understanding the role of inotropic medications in critically ill patients., Importance of effective communication with patients who are dated and not responding.
  • Collecting and analyzing Arterial Blood Gas readings and understanding how this correlates to ventilator settings.


Queensland Children’s Hospital - (Paediatrics Oncology Day Unit), 05/2024 to 06/2024


  • Rapid and focused assessment during Triage.
  • CVL and PICC dressing changes with an aseptic technique.
  • Correct use of PPE; contact/airborne/droplet/cytotoxic precautions.
  • Preparing hyper-hydration therapy and Cytotoxic waste management.
  • Accessing PORTs, taking blood, and Monitoring blood transfusion, Urine pH, and SG monitoring for chemotherapy.
  • Post-procedure (LP, BMA) airway management, vital signs and LOC.
  • Compassionate nursing professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.


Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital - (Mental Health Ward), 09/2023 to 10/2023


  • Developing communication skills, escalation and de-escalation techniques.
  • Completed comprehensive mental status exams, interviewing and assessing patients, and completing comprehensive documentation and planning in conjunction with the treating team.
  • Utilized empathy and active listening to provide patient-centered care and support.
  • Assessed and cared for patients experiencing acute exacerbations of a myriad of mental health conditions including; bipolar disorder, psychoses of various origins, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia.
  • Familiarization with many mental health medications, including; antidepressants, antipsychotics, and sedatives.


Mater Hospital - (Neuroscience Ward), 03/2023 to 04/2023


  • Manual vital assessment as per ward student nursing policy and procedure.
  • Administration of medications with supervision from RN., Attempted adequate and comprehensive handover.
  • GCS and Neurovascular assessments, NJ Tube feeding.
  • Performed bladder scans and 12 lead ECG.

Professional Development

  • MAYBO Occupation Violence, 2025
  • Infection Control Training webinar, 2025
  • Comprehensive Care Audit, 2024
  • Queensland Eating Disorder Service Training, 2024
  • USiN Debrief Sessions, 2024
  • Dementia and Delirium Training, 2024
  • ECG mistakes you can't afford to make, 2024
  • Tracheostomy Suctioning and Care - ICU outreach, 2024
  • Caring for patients with Disability, 2024
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 2022

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Princess Alexandra Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse (Casual)

Arcare Aged Care
12.2024

Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USiN)

Princess Alexandra Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

MiCare Aged Care
05.2023 - Current

Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice -

Queensland University of Technology

PG Diploma in Emergency Medical Services (PGDEMS) -

Symbiosis International Deemed University

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) -

JNHMC, Saurashtra University

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