Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Availability
Clinicalplacements
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Lasta Maharjan

Wagga Wagga,NSW

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled professional nurse dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective communication with patients. Demonstrates a professional and calm attitude in critical situations. Known for reliability and integrity, with expertise in assessing patient health conditions and developing tailored care plans for all patients with complex mental health diagnosis. Recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Western Sydney, gaining knowledge in mental health, acute care, aged care, and legal and professional issues through practical experience in similar sectors. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to supporting fellow staff members, consistently exceeding expectations. Thrives both independently and as part of a team. Committed to continuous growth and development in the field of nursing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Conducting Risk assessment and Mental health assessment regularly and providing patient care accordingly, in order to ensure patients safety and others.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing psychiatrist plan for the patients..

Registered Nurse

Estella Medical and Dental Centre
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • 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.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • 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.

Assistant in Nursing

Lansdowne Gardens (Cranbrook Care)
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
12.2020

Diploma in Nursing -

Holyvision Technical Campus
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
01.2015

High School -

Eden Garden Boarding High School
Patan, Lalitpur
01.2012

Skills

  • Clinical and theoretical competency within the scope of in Nursing
  • Effective communication with respect, empathy and confidence
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound Care
  • Care Plan Development
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Intake and discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship Building

Availability

I am available to work Monday to Sunday, all shift AM, PM and night.

Clinicalplacements

  • 2019, Medical, surgical, orthopaedic and intensive placement, 240, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW
  • 2019, Surgical, medical placement, 80, Nepean Private Hospital, Kingswood, NSW
  • 2018, Medical placement, 80, Nepean Private Hospital, Kingswood, NSW
  • 2018, Surgical placement, 40, Strathfield Private Hospital, Strathfield, NSW
  • 2018, Geriatric placement, 80, Newmarch House, Kingswood, NSW
  • 2017, Palliative and rehabilitation placement, 72, Springwood hospital, Springwood, NSW

Volunteer Experience

ICU Staff Nurse, 2016, Nepal Police Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

References

Will be provided on request 

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Estella Medical and Dental Centre
08.2020 - 09.2021

Assistant in Nursing

Lansdowne Gardens (Cranbrook Care)
01.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University

Diploma in Nursing -

Holyvision Technical Campus

High School -

Eden Garden Boarding High School
Lasta Maharjan