Kiran Deep Kaur Virk

Dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Strong clinical skills, a caring and patient nature, excellent communication and organisation skills, and a desire to continue learning and developing. Able to confidently relate to patients of different cultures and background, and fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

• 10/06/2020, 11/15/2020, Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Orthopaedics Ward, Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns, Completed 240 hours of clinical work in Orthopaedics Unit., Understand the nature of the surgery, why it was performed and the cause of the orthopaedic impairment. Administer antibiotics under the supervision of RN post-operation., Assess the patient immediately after surgery to determine the pain-management needs. Address these immediately with the orthopaedic surgeon and buddy RN., Monitor the patient’s health and general body condition and report changes and improvements to the RN in charge., Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctor’s prescriptions to prevent patients suffering from pain., Monitor and quickly attend to any signs of negative reactions to drugs and allergies and report to supervisor., Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections., Manage patient’s hygiene by assisting with bed pan changes, body cleaning and diaper changes in some cases., Perform wound dressing on patients with infections., Monitor vital signs of patients.
• 02/24/2020, 04/05/2020, Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Rehabilitation Ward/Stroke Unit, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Cairns, Completed 240 hours of clinical work in Acute Stroke Unit & Rehabilitation Ward., Synthesis and integration of theoretical and practical knowledge into clinical practice with incorporation of evidence-based data to inform assessment, implementation and collaborative management of a person requiring complex health care., Provider care under direct and indirect supervision to a clinical case load equivalent to that of 75% an entry level graduate nurse and contribute effectively to group processes within the workplace., Assess and manage persons with complex health care problems., Demonstrate clinical nursing skills and techniques in caring for individuals with complex health problems., Provide safe and effective nursing care to persons with complex health problems., Able to refine assessment and planning skills to provide optimum care for a person with complex health needs., Display the ability to integrate several leadership and management strategies into the novice role., Provide care within a person-centred practice framework., Develop strategies for managing complex clinical situations., Use effective and professional communication skills with individuals, their families, colleagues and other health professionals., Apply knowledge and nursing care, interpersonal collaboration and communication, supervision and delegation and the quality improvement of care., Apply the group dynamics associated with interdisciplinary multicultural interactions within the workplace, including the key skill of negotiation.
• 12/02/2019, 12/22/2019, Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Ward 1 and HDU (High Dependency Unit), Innisfail Hospital, Completed 120 hours of clinical work in Ward 1 and HDU (High Dependency Unit)., Communicates effectively to maintain personal and professional boundaries, Collaborates with the health care team to share knowledge that promotes person-centred care, Participates as an active member of the health care team to achieve optimum health outcomes, Maintains the use of clear and accurate documentation, Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for own actions and behaviour through activities such as being punctual, dressing professionally, maintaining confidentiality and accepting constructive feedback, Demonstrate physical and psychological comfort of a person whilst providing nursing care, Demonstrate comprehensive, safe, evidence-based nursing care within the context of the expected outcomes of the person.
• 05/20/2019, 06/09/2019, Clinical Placement Student Nurse, Older Person's Ward, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital & Health Service, Completed 120 hours of clinical work in Older Person's Ward., Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care., Performed all tasks with a patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments., Demonstrate timely & accurate communication, documentation and evidence informed decision-making which incorporates person-centred practice., Demonstrate the ability to implement nursing actions (procedures) for people requiring medical or surgical health care., Demonstrate the ability to care for 2 people (50% allocation load) with medium or low acuity.

• Current registration with AHPRA (registration number NMW0002178827).
• Current First Aid & CPR training
• Current National police clearance check
• During Registered nursing training, completed courses in basic life support, medical emergencies management, fire and evacuation, manual handling, and infection control.

• Clinical skills, including wound management, suture removal, cannulation, cardiac monitoring, catheter insertion and catheter care.
• Administration of medications using six rights and three checks
• Superior communication skills
• Excellent computer and documentation skills
• IV infusions including priming line, setting IV pump, mixing IV medications
• Tracheostomy suctioning
• Colostomy care, how to change colostomy bag
• Administration of Intramuscular injection
• Administration of Subcutaneous injection
• Checking BGLs and Insulin administration
• Nasogastric tube insertion
• Insertion of female indwelling catheter
• Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration
• Caring of person with end-of-life pathways
• Pain assessment and management
• Mental health care understanding
• Implemented ‘de-escalation’ techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Strong accomplished experience in sub-acute mental health nursing

• Katherine Taylor, Clinical Nurse, Ramsay Clinic Cairns, Cairns, 4870, 07 4050 7000, TaylorKatherine@ramsayhealth.com.au
• Navsharndeep Kaur, Registered Nurse, Infin8care (Caravonica Waters), Caravonica, Cairns, 4870, 0408688528, Navsharndeep.kaur@infin8care.com.au
• Kymberleigh Hunt, Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Ramsay Clinic Cairns, Cairns, 4870, 0451181217, Kymberleigh.hunt@my.jcu.edu.au