Kusum Adhikari
GRANVILLE,New South Wales
Summary
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Professional Summary – NSW Health Application
Enthusiastic and compassionate Graduate Registered Nurse with clinical placement experience across Westmead Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Estia Health. Currently working as a Disability Support Worker, providing holistic care in home and community settings. Skilled in acute and post-operative care, personal care, mobility support, and behaviour management. Committed to delivering safe, person-centred care aligned with NSW Health values of collaboration, respect, and patient dignity. Ready to contribute to a supportive, evidence-based healthcare environment as a registered nurse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
United Care Disability Services
Liverpool, NSW
10.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Care Worker
Vital Health Home Care Services
Auburb, NSW
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Personal care support including showering, grooming, dressing, and continence care
- Meal preparation and assistance with feeding based on dietary needs
- Safe manual handling including use of hoists, slide sheets, and mobility aids
- Medication administration.
- Monitoring vital signs and record.
- Domestic support: light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping assistance
- Behaviour management and emotional support in home settings
- Documentation of care activities and incident reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Blackout 12-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration (oral, IV, SC)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Individualized care plans
- Health record management
- Health assessment
- ECG monitoring
- Urinary Catheter Care
- NG tube care
- Peg, parental feeding
- Documentation using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Pre and post op care
- BSL and CPR
- Infection Control and aseptic techniques
- Culturally safe practices
- Flexible and friendly
- Fall risk and pressure Injury care
- Wound care management
- Ethical decision making
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Care documentation
- Disability services
- Behavior support plans
- Nursing home care assistance
Placement experience 🏥
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Clinical Placement Highlights
- Assisted with personal care, mobility support, and dementia care at Estia Health – Aged Care
- Performed wound care, post-op observations, and early mobilisation in Westmead Hospital – Surgical Ward
- Supported perioperative care and maintained aseptic technique in Westmead Hospital – Operating Theatre
- Monitored patients with chronic conditions and assisted with medication rounds, handover at RPA – Medical Ward
- Practised safe manual handling, infection control, and accurate documentation across all placements
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and participated in clinical handovers
- Demonstrated time management, prioritisation, and adaptability in high-acuity
References
- hazel.uy@acu.edu.au
Hazel Uy
(Clinical Facilatator)
0410 329 553
- lisa.davis@acu.edu.au
Lisa Davis (Clinical Facilitator)Business Phone: 0413101575
- Eliza Rai ( Registered Nurse ) Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
0452 517 440
Eliza.rai@health.nsw.gov.au
- Nicholas Pedavoli
Mobile Phone: 0419 432 214
nicholas.pedavoli@medicalstaff.au
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
United Care Disability Services
10.2022 - Current
Care Worker
Vital Health Home Care Services
07.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University