Luckyta
Mernda,VIC
Summary
Adept at leading nursing teams at Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care, Enhanced patient care through expert wound management and effective medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and compassionate approach leading to significantly reduced patient falls & ability to merge technical skills with empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care
Whittlesea VIC
01.2020 - 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.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Personal Care Assistant
Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care
Whittlesea, VIC
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT University
Bundoora, VICDiploma of Nursing -
RMIT University
Bundoora, VICSkills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
CPR & First Aid
Manual handling
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care
01.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Whittlesea Lodge Aged Care
03.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
RMIT University
Diploma of Nursing -
RMIT University