KRITI ADHIKARI
Bankstown
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Australian Unity Aged Care
Maroubra, NSW
02.2025 - Current
- Clinical Leadership & Care Coordination: Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring person-centred approaches while coordinating care plans for residents with complex health needs.
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct thorough clinical assessments, accurately monitor residents' health conditions, and promptly implement interventions for changes in physical or mental health.
- Medication Management & Administration: Safely administer medications in line with clinical guidelines and organisational policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including S8 drug handling.
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate palliative care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity at the end of life, while supporting families through sensitive transitions.
- Staff Supervision & Education: Mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), delivering ongoing education and ensuring best practice standards in care delivery.
- Quality & Compliance: Maintain adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards, lead clinical audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance care outcomes and ensure facility accreditation.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN)
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital
South Wentworthville, NSW
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients' needs and developed individualized plans of care to meet the patient's goals, objectives, and priorities.
- Provided direct nursing care for inpatients with acute or chronic medical conditions, including post-operative care, pain management, wound care, catheterization, feeding tubes, etc.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily to discuss current status of patients and plan interventions as needed.
- Performed assessments on new admissions within 24 hours of admission to determine level of care required and appropriate placement.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding all aspects of a patient's hospital stay according to regulatory requirements and standards of practice within the healthcare industry.
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health.
- Initiated and maintained IV access, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, administered blood, and assisted with prn medications.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
AIN/ Team Leader
Anglicare Aged Care
Winston Hills, NSW
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene need as well as engaged in housekeeping tasks.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Blacktown, NSW11-2024
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Parramatta, NSW01.2022
Skills
- Patient screening
- Electronic charting
- Person-Centred Approach
- Chronic disease management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Charting and reporting
- Immunization skills
- Health assessments
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient evaluation
- Patient education
- Vital sign assessment
- Wound Care
- Administering medication
- Written and verbal communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, 12/24
- Licensed Enrolled Nurse, 05/22
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Hand Hygiene certificate
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Clinical Placements
- Cumberland Hospital, Mental Health Unit, 160
- Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Medical/Surgical Ward, 160
- Blacktown Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, 160
- Norwest private Hospital, Emergency Department, 40
- Liverpool Hospital, Stroke Ward, 240
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Australian Unity Aged Care
02.2025 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN)
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2022 - Current
AIN/ Team Leader
Anglicare Aged Care
10.2020 - 12.2022
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University