Kiranjit Kaur
Greenbank,Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with GP,NP, Pysio, dietician and podiatrist to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Opal healthcare
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for clinical oversight of the facility under the supervision of Care manager
- Four monthly Care Plan evaluations and yearly care assessments reviews of residents
- Weekly and monthly weight reviews, continence management
- Identifying the changing care needs of residents and updating care plans
- Maintaining Complex health file that includes documentation related to wound care plans, Nutritional care plans, restraint forms, CPR log, BGL and Vital Signs record, Self-medication forms,and Invasive device assessments, etc
- IDC SPC catheters insertion and care documentation
- Admitting clients into the facility and completing the necessary assessments and documentations
- Complex wound management- venous, mixed and arterial and pressure ulcers. Regular wound assessments and changing wound care plans accordingly. Preventative strategies for pressure injuries
- Oedema management as part of ulcer preventative strategy
- Completing and accurately documenting pain assessments
- Individualised and personalised behaviour management strategies for residents suffering from dementia
- Annual Mandatory Training includes: Fire and Safety, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Safe handling of cytotoxic waste, Infection control, Wound management, Mandatory report
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Care services Pty Limited
11.2016 - 04.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Halwyn Center (Queensland Health)
05.2014 - 11.2016
Assistant in Nursing
Workpac Healthcare
11.2012 - 09.2013
Assistant in Nursing
Care Agency Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
Disability care worker
Life@ Annerly
10.2010 - 06.2012
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University Logan Campus
Logan City, QLD07-2015
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
12-2012
Diploma of community welfare work -
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
12.2010
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
12.2009
Skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Effective communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathic and caring relationships
- Concise communication
- Appropriate communication
- Courteous communication
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Fluency in Hindi
- Fluency in Punjabi
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
- Task completion
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Written communication skills
- High standard of documentation
- Residents advocacy
- Health, safety, and rights advocacy
- Behavior management
- Stress response
- Conflict resolution
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
Current Work Experience
Registered Nurse, Opal Healthcare, 05/01/22, Current, Responsible for clinical oversight of the facility under the supervision of Care manager., Maintaining the care plan reviews up to date., Four monthly Care Plan evaluations and yearly care assessments reviews of residents., Liaising with Occupational therapist, physiotherapist and podiatrist to keep assessments up to date., Weekly and monthly weight reviews, continence management., Liaising with family members to give the best possible person centered focus to care planning., Identifying the changing care needs of residents and updating care plans., Maintaining Complex health file that includes documentation related to wound care plans, Nutritional care plans, restraint forms, CPR log, BGL and Vital Signs record, Self-medication forms, and Invasive device assessments, etc., Admitting clients into the facility and completing the necessary assessments and documentations., Conducting Audits allocated by Clinical Nurse Manager., Wound assessment and wound care planning., Complex wound management- venous, mixed and arterial and pressure ulcers., Regular wound assessments and changing wound care plans accordingly., Preventative strategies for pressure injuries., Oedema management as part of ulcer preventative strategy., Completing and accurately documenting pain assessments., Individualised and personalised behaviour management strategies for residents suffering from dementia.
Inservicetraining
Annual Mandatory Training includes: Fire and Safety, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling, Safe handling of cytotoxic waste, Infection control, Wound management, Mandatory report.
Preferredname
Kiran
References
Available on request.
Other Information
- Police Clearance letter.
- Current First Aid.
- Australian License.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Opal healthcare
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bupa Care services Pty Limited
11.2016 - 04.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Halwyn Center (Queensland Health)
05.2014 - 11.2016
Assistant in Nursing
Workpac Healthcare
11.2012 - 09.2013
Assistant in Nursing
Care Agency Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
Disability care worker
Life@ Annerly
10.2010 - 06.2012
Diploma of community welfare work -
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University Logan Campus
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Queensland
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