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Kalsang Dolma

Richlands

Summary

Passionate Registered Nurse with experience delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care in fast-paced general medical ward in the hospital and refugee health primary care settings. Successfully completed a perioperative clinical placement of 6 weeks, with hands-on exposure to pre-operative preparation, intraoperative, recovery, and patient discharge processes. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient flow and high-quality care. Strong advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients, committed to providing respectful, empathetic, and patient-centred nursing care. 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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Refugee Health

Mater Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments for all newly arrived refugees seeking to settle in Brisbane.
  • Review overseas medical reports, coordinate care plans, refer to relevant services and find pathways to refer the client successfully.
  • Provide culturally appropriate health education and help clients navigate healthcare systems.

Registered Nurse – General Medical Ward (5B)

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered patient-centred care in a busy general medicine ward, previously a COVID-19 unit.
  • Managed patient assessments, observations, medications, escalation and management of signs of deterioration and participation in discharge planning.
  • Participated in incident reporting and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated closely with allied health and support staff for holistic care delivery.

Tibetan Interpreter (Casual)

ONCALL Interpreters & Translators
09.2019 - Current
  • Provided real-time interpretation in healthcare and court settings while preserving confidentiality.
  • Supported CALD patients and professionals by offering cultural insights to improve understanding.

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

First Choice & Mediserve Nursing Agencies
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supported nursing teams in hospital settings with hygiene, mobility, and patient comfort.
  • Monitored patient condition and escalated clinical concerns to senior staff.
  • Adapted quickly to different clinical settings and collaborated effectively with RNs.

Clinical Placement (Perioperative Nursing)

Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Rotated through scrub/scout, anaesthetics, and recovery.
  • Supported patient prep, theatre protocol, and post-op monitoring.
  • Developed strong foundations in perioperative safety and teamwork.
  • Final Year Placement 2022 (6 Weeks)

Education

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing

Central Queensland University
02-2024

Bachelor - Nursing

Queensland University of Technology
07.2022

Skills

  • Preoperative nursing fundamentals
  • Admission, assessment, monitoring, and discharge planning
  • Quality and risk management awareness
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • CALD and trauma-informed care

Certification

  • AHPRA Registered Nurse (Unrestricted)
  • Basic Life Support – Current

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Refugee Health

Mater Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse – General Medical Ward (5B)

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024

Clinical Placement (Perioperative Nursing)

Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

First Choice & Mediserve Nursing Agencies
07.2021 - 03.2023

Tibetan Interpreter (Casual)

ONCALL Interpreters & Translators
09.2019 - Current

Bachelor - Nursing

Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Nursing

Central Queensland University
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