KRITI SHARMA
Tarneit
Summary
Proven ability to enhance patient care through critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication, demonstrated at Bluecross and Aurrum Aged Care. Experienced in de-escalation techniques from psychiatric care, and skilled in problem-solving and team supervision from high-pressure retail environments.
Cardiac ward and CCU placements strengthened my clinical expertise in ECG analysis, cardiac-specific medications, IV antibiotic administration, and patient discharge education. Gained experience in pre- and post-operative care for open-heart surgeries, ablations, and angiograms, with strong skills in post-procedure monitoring and working within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Supervisor
Woolworths Supermarkets
03.2023 - Current
- Followed best practices and standards in terms of accessibility and usability.
- Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, exchanges, and security practices.
- Greet customers, assisting them with their groceries by providing them with information about the products they are looking for.
- Recommended, selected, and helped locate and obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Organized staff schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
Student RN
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Analysed ECGs and linked findings with patient symptoms.
- Built knowledge of cardiac-specific medications.
- Administered IV antibiotics safely and effectively.
- Educated patients on discharge and self-care.
- Understood pre- and post-op care for open-heart surgery, ablations, and angiograms.
- Monitored patients post-procedure for complications.
- Gained insight into the multidisciplinary approach in cardiac care.
Student Registered Nurse
Aurrum Aged Care
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Participated in patient discharge planning and education to ensure continuity of care.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings focusing on individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Administered prescribed medications while ensuring accuracy of dosage amounts.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
Student Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Victoria Clinic
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed and participated in complex procedures like ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), and post-recovery of the same.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
Student Nurse
BlueCross Monterey
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, blood glucose levels and feeding the residents.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess resident needs, prioritize tasks and intervene appropriately when necessary.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Demonstrated effective communication with residents, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Answered the call lights to perform requested services.
- Assisted the Clinical Care Coordinators with the resident of the day tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with the residents through compassionate communication techniques.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on residents progress
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
11.2025
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Administering Medications
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living ADL
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Compassion
- Team Supervision
- Critical thinking
- Patient Care
- Problem-solving skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student RN
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2025
Student Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Victoria Clinic
01.2025 - 02.2025
Student Registered Nurse
Aurrum Aged Care
05.2024 - 06.2025
Student Nurse
BlueCross Monterey
01.2024 - 02.2024
Front End Supervisor
Woolworths Supermarkets
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University