MAMATA SHRESTHA

PACU

• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Prevented complications from anaesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Demonstrated pain assessment of patients from various demographics and effective pain management by utilising multi modal analgesia and proper protocols.
• Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
• Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.

Same Day Procedure Unit

• Admitted the patient and completed the pre-operative checks ensuring the patient is safe for procedure within the scope of practice.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, building trust and fostering a supportive environment for optimal patient recovery.
• Worked in the role of Navigator and insured the smooth flow within the unit by organising timely admissions and discharges and effective delegation and communication among the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepared patients for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
• Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance on best practices within the Same Day Surgery unit.

• Key Responsibilities: Admission and review: Provided care for low acuity patients coming for direct admission and from OPD clinics and PRH ED
• Liaised with bedstate, wards and teams to initiate admission and smooth patient flow
• Admited patient in 'Caresys'
• Performed venepuncture and IV cannulation
• Ensured correct medications administration via various routes (IV, IM, SC, Oral)
• Assisted team in wound reviews and perform dressing
• Appropriate recording and reporting including admission documentation (MADT Tool)
• Discharge: Provided clinical services such as blood glucose monitoring, administering last dose of IV antibiotics and removal of PICC/PIVC line
• Send community referrals
• Educated patients and families about discharge medication administration including insulins and anticoagulants
• Excessed Merlin Script Tracker, TMS and liaise with clinical staff, Patient Travel, external providers, doctors, pharmacists and families to support an efficient and timely discharge of the patient
• Update transfers and discharges in Caresys.

• Performed clinical assessments and provide quality care to client including daily monitoring, evaluating and recording of medical conditions, treatments and care plans
• Performed clinical tasks including medication administration, wound care, catheterization and peg feeds
• Discussed clients’ needs and outcomes with multi-disciplinary teams
• Liaised and communicate effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and demographics
• ACFI knowledge (aged care funding instrument).

• Correct administration and monitoring of medications
• Provide personal patient care maintaining clients’ dignity, respect and trust
• Conduct assessments, give treatments as required and develop care plans in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams and doctors
• Documentation of patient assessments and findings
• Assist physicians during medical examinations and procedures
• Educate patients, family members and carers in regards to ongoing health care.