Kamini Devi D/O Magesparan
DONCASTER EAST,Victoria
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Eager to bring formal training in nurse education to growing nursing programs. Offering years' expertise in all aspects of patient care and graduate degree in nurse leadership and education to growing organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Austin Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Opal HealthCare- Alfred Cove
Perth, WA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
HealthX Group- Jemalong Residential Village
Forbes, NSW
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Senior Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital - Infection Control Department
Singapore
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Provided oversight in the development of new disinfection methods and technologies.
Senior Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital -Nursing Hospital Executive
Singapore
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive budget for hospital operations.
- Monitored patient care quality and safety standards in accordance with Joint Commission guidelines.
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supervised departmental personnel.
- Established short-term and long-term goals to improve overall efficiency of hospital operations.
- Performed financial analysis of hospital services to identify areas for improvement.
- Analyzed data related to patient care costs and utilization rates to recommend cost containment strategies.
Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital - Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases (CDLD)
Singapore
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, pap smears, and diabetes screening.
- Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Administered immunizations according to established protocols.
- Ordered diagnostic tests when necessary and monitored results for abnormal conditions.
- Provided wound care management including dressing changes and suture removal.
- Assessed the need for home health services or hospice care in cases of terminal illness.
Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital- General Surgery, Trauma
Singapore
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital - General Surgery, Trauma
Singapore
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Enrolled Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital - Internal Medicine
Singapore
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
Education
Master of Health Services Management - Healthcare Management
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12-2022
Bachelor of Science BSc - Nursing
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore06-2013
Diploma With Merit in Health Services - Nursing
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore05-2011
National ITE Certificate in Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Technical Education
Singapore12-2007
Certificate in Office Skills - Business Administration
Institute of Technical Education
Singapore12-2001
Skills
- Administering Immunizations
- Continuity Of Care and coordination with other facilities
- Direct Nursing Care
- Family And Patient Support
- Healthcare and Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medical Reporting
- Nurse Leadership
- Nursing Plan Development
- Pain Management
- Policy Updates
- Staff Education
- Wound Treatment and Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Malay
Professional
Mandarin
Professional
Affiliations
- Love reading fiction books.
- Love travelling and exploring with my family
- Love swimming if I have to exercise.
Certification
- AHPRA – Registered Nurse – Registration No: NMW0002281100
- Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) – Registration No: N0834957I
Completed Basic Training Course in Infection Control
- 3 months online training conducted by the Singhealth Infection Control Team. Completed in August 2019.
Accomplishments
- Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2021- Hero Award, given in recognition of my contributions during COVID-19.
- Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2017 - Silver Award, in recognition of outstanding and commendable service for the period of April 2015- March 2016.
- Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2016 - Silver Award, in recognition of outstanding and commendable service for the period of April 2014- March 2015.
N95 Mask Fit Test for Mask Fitter
- Trained to perform Qualitative Fit Testing for N95 Masks from 3M, Draeger and Kimberly Clark.
10th Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) Training Course in Infection Control (Singapore)
- Training completed in 2019.
SingHealth Academy Blackboard Instructors Training
- Training completed in 2016.
Singhealth- Integrated Management System Process Based Internal Auditing
- Trained on the JCI, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
- Training completed in 2015.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Austin Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Opal HealthCare- Alfred Cove
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
HealthX Group- Jemalong Residential Village
02.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital - Infection Control Department
08.2017 - 02.2022
Senior Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital -Nursing Hospital Executive
07.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital - Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases (CDLD)
08.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse I
Singapore General Hospital- General Surgery, Trauma
08.2013 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital - General Surgery, Trauma
04.2011 - 07.2011
Enrolled Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital - Internal Medicine
01.2008 - 10.2008
Master of Health Services Management - Healthcare Management
Griffith University
Bachelor of Science BSc - Nursing
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Diploma With Merit in Health Services - Nursing
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
National ITE Certificate in Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Technical Education
Certificate in Office Skills - Business Administration
Institute of Technical Education
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