Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
Certification
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Karuna Koirala

Inala, Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dedicated Student Nurse with a proven track record in patient care and medication administration, honed at The Wesley Hospital and other esteemed institutions. Excelled in team collaboration and compassionate communication, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Mastered infection control and vital signs monitoring, contributing to a safer ward environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Worker

ST Vincent's Care Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Deliver top-quality care and support to residents according to their individualized care plans.
  • Help residents develop skills that promote their independence.
  • Address residents' personal care needs, such as showering, dressing, and other daily tasks.
  • Assist residents with their medication management.
  • Collaborate with the care team, employing a holistic approach to consider every aspect of residents' care.

Student Nurse

The Wesley Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
    • Provided care for patients with respiratory illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, lung cancer, empyema, and pneumonia..
    • Administered intravenous (IV) and oral medications, insulin, and various subcutaneous injections with confidence.
    • Became proficient in the correct usage of different types of inhalers.
    • Developed and implemented patient care plans.
    • Conducted falls risk assessments to ensure patient safety.
    • Performed wound care assessments and documented progress notes.

Student Nurse

The Prince Charles Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024

Performed palliative care assessments and observations

Provided comfort care to the terminally ill patients

Provided pain medications with the supervision of the experiences nurses

Develop therapeutic relationship with the patient and the family of the patient.


Student Nurse

Redlands Hospital (Surgical)
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed Wound dressings
  • Monitored vital observations
  • Administered medication via Intravenous, Subcutaneous, and Oral.
  • Performed indwelling catheter insertion
  • Performed admissions and discharges

Student Nurse

Pine Rivers Private Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023

Conducted Mental State Examination on Patients

Medication administration

Documentation

Escalating care as required

Assistant in Nursing

Regis Aged Care
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted residents with personal care tasks including grooming, showering, toileting, and mobility.
  • Provided support during meal times to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met.
  • Facilitated and engaged residents in social activities to enhance their quality of life.
  • Maintained clear and effective communication with residents, families, and healthcare team.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing services and activities centred around resident needs as per care plan.

Student Nurse

Regis Aged Care
02.2023 - 02.2023


  • Performed Wound dressings
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Learned to provide care for the elderly and assisted them with the activities of daily living.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of Sunshine Coast
Petrie, QLD
08.2024

Master of Professional Accounting -

Holmes Institute
Brisbane, QLD
2021

Certificate III In Individual Support -

Australia Wide Training Institute
Bowen Hills, QLD
2019

Skills

    • Medication Administration
    • Team Collaboration
    • Infection Control measures
    • Patient-centered care
      • Pain management
      • Therapeutic communication
      • Wound Care

Additional Information

References



Certification

First Aid

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2024

Timeline

Student Nurse

The Wesley Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024

Student Nurse

The Prince Charles Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024

Student Nurse

Redlands Hospital (Surgical)
10.2023 - 11.2023

Student Nurse

Pine Rivers Private Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023

Personal Care Worker

ST Vincent's Care Services
03.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

Regis Aged Care
02.2023 - 02.2023

Assistant in Nursing

Regis Aged Care
05.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of Sunshine Coast

Master of Professional Accounting -

Holmes Institute

Certificate III In Individual Support -

Australia Wide Training Institute
Karuna Koirala