Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
ENGLISH COMPETENCY
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KELZANG PHUNTSHO

Registered Nurse
Thimphu,Thimphu

Summary

Health professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support, known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Looking for a position as a Registered Nurse in a remote setting, Aged Care, Acute care, and the Mining sector.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

JDWNRH
Thimphu, Bhutan
07.2025 - Current
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use for 5 patients daily
  • Collaborated with HR department monthly to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care on Electronic Medical Record.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Delivered quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and discharge planning
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

WA Country Health Service (WACHS), Northam, Katanning, Geraldton and Wongan Hills District Hospital
WA (Remote)
01.2024 - 06.2025

AIN Roles and Responsibilities

  • Bedside Safety Checks
  • Daily weights and Vital Observations
  • BGL monitoring and insulin check
  • Assist in wound care
  • Assisted with daily living in feeding, walking assistance, shower, continence pad change, and accompanying to appointments
  • Communicate with management, colleagues, and family members
  • Documentation: Care‑plan, pharmacy orders, medication chart, food chart, bowel chart, sleep chart, behavior chart, and Fluid‑intake charts
  • Infection Control, including hand hygiene
  • Supported the needs of 23+ residents under long-term care.
  • Supported the needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.

Caregiver (Aged Care Worker)

Regis Aged Care, Perth
Perth
07.2021 - 03.2025
  • Assist residents with daily living needs; feeding, walking assist and shower to maintain quality life and boost self-esteem
  • Competent in Medication: Safe medication administration communication with colleagues and family members
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Assist RN on wound care, infection control and S4/8 checks
  • Documentation: Care‑plan, pharmacy orders, medication chart, food chart, bowel chart, sleep chart, visual observation chart, behavior chart and Fluid‑intake charts
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Disability Support Worker

CLARO, Perth
Perth
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting for 4 residents
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Documentation: Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

Laboratory Officer

Royal Centre for Disease Control, Thimphu
Thimphu, Bhutan
07.2010 - 05.2019
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations weekly.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results every shift.
  • Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Prepare a monthly report for the head of department
  • Annual indenting and procurement cycle
  • Conduct training for 12 lab Technicians
  • Quality Inspection for reagents and POCT test kits every shift
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.

Education

Masters of Nursing Practice -

Curtin University
06.2025

B. Sc Allied Health Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology

Sri Ramachandra University
06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Medication administration
  • IV set up and management
  • Care planning
  • Emergency response
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management, including insulin medication assistance
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Catheter insertion/removal
  • Infection care
  • Discharge planning
  • Chart updating
  • Discharge coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Health screening

Certification

  • Basic Life Support and CPR Hand Hygiene
  • Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
  • (ANTT) Certificate III in Individual Support NDIS Clearance certificate
  • Manual Handling
  • Donning and Doffing Police Check
  • Working with Children's Check
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Medication Administration
  • Medication Calculation Dysphagia Training
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Discrimination and Harassment Falls Prevention
  • Restraint Awareness
  • Mandatory Reporter Training
  • Workplace Fire Safety Training

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

Dzongk
ha
Hindi
Nepali
English
Tamil

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Travelling, Hiking, Camping, fishing and listening to traditional healing music

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)
  • Registration Number: NMW0004010427
  • Category: Registered Nurse
  • Skill Assessment for Qualification
  • Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
  • Bhutan Medical and Health Council (BMHC)

ENGLISH COMPETENCY

  • Assessing Body: Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Test Date: 03 May 2025
  • Test Score: 7.5 out of 9.0 band

Timeline

Registered Nurse

JDWNRH
07.2025 - Current

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

WA Country Health Service (WACHS), Northam, Katanning, Geraldton and Wongan Hills District Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2025

Disability Support Worker

CLARO, Perth
07.2023 - 06.2024

Caregiver (Aged Care Worker)

Regis Aged Care, Perth
07.2021 - 03.2025

Laboratory Officer

Royal Centre for Disease Control, Thimphu
07.2010 - 05.2019

Masters of Nursing Practice -

Curtin University

B. Sc Allied Health Science - Clinical Laboratory Technology

Sri Ramachandra University
KELZANG PHUNTSHORegistered Nurse