KARAN BOGRA
CRANBOURNE NORTH,VIC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional student and personal carer providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings and aged care settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Abberfield Aged Care Facility
07.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem, personal hygiene and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Constant Patient Observer, CPO
Alliance Nursing
02.2022 - Current
- Continuously monitor assigned patient
- Observe and document patient behaviour and condition
- Maintain a safe environment for the patient
- Prevent falls, self-harm, or injury
- Respond to patient requests and communicate needs to nursing staff
- Report any changes or concerns promptly
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
- Comply with hospital policies and protocols
Mental Health Student Nurse
Northern Health - Broadmeadows Inpatient Unit
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Performed frequent ongoing MSE assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered customized care to patients, maintaining focus on individual goals and daily achievements.
Student Nurse
Cabrini Health - Malvern
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Provide basic patient care under supervision
- Administer IV infusions as directed
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assist in patient assessments and documentation
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed head to toe assessment and noted observations (cardiovascular, respiratory and neurovascular)
- Collaborate with allied healthcare team and communicate with patients and their families
- Continuously learn and apply nursing skills under supervision.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Personal Care Assistant, PCA
Caring for you
01.2021 - 02.2022
- More experience from diverse aged cares
- Tied up with Monash Health in various places
- Patient Handling in Hospitals and Public Health organisations
- Good with several skills, like manual handling, bedding, feeding, assistance with mobility, and tackling situations of Falls Risk.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Personal Care Assistant, PCA
Scrubs Nursing Agency
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Duration: 6 months
- Worked in various aged cares
- Also, in BlueCross Organisation’s
- Indulged in Patient-centred-care, assistance with their needs
- Providing best comfort in their ADL’s
- Good with several skills, like manual handling, bedding, feeding, assistance with mobility, and tackling situations of Falls Risk
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Student Nurse
Beleura Private Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked in a rehabilitation as a student nurse
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING - Nursing
HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE
Moorabbin, VIC12.2024
MEDICAL
INDIAN PUBLIC SR. SECTION SCHOOL
INDIA2018
Skills
- Medication Management
- Care Plan Implementation
- Head to Toe assessment
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Nutrition Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Client Rapport
- Behaviour Redirection
- EMR / EHR
Availability
Since I am currently an international student, so I have to stick with my 48 hours per fortnight visa conditions. However, I am available 7 days a week to work
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Mental Health Student Nurse
Northern Health - Broadmeadows Inpatient Unit
10.2023 - 11.2023
Student Nurse
Cabrini Health - Malvern
08.2023 - 09.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Abberfield Aged Care Facility
07.2023 - Current
Constant Patient Observer, CPO
Alliance Nursing
02.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Beleura Private Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
Personal Care Assistant, PCA
Scrubs Nursing Agency
08.2021 - 02.2022
Personal Care Assistant, PCA
Caring for you
01.2021 - 02.2022
BACHELOR OF NURSING - Nursing
HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE
MEDICAL
INDIAN PUBLIC SR. SECTION SCHOOL
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