Mandira Chaulagain
Westmead
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Adjusting specialised medical equipment as needed and interpreting and recording measurements
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Enrolled Nurse
Auburn District Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilised patients and determined the next course of action
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Performing ECG
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Implemented medication and IV administration and airway management
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilisation protocols and techniques to ensure infection control
- Document diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintain high levels of readability and accuracy
Enrolled Nurse
Macquarie University Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Provide direct patient care within the DSU
- Practice in accordance with current Macquarie University Hospital guidelines and competencies
- Liaise with other nursing, medical and allied health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for patients
- Act in accordance with the Admission and Discharge Policy
- Check, record and administer medications according to regulations
- Report incidents and accidents to Nurse Unit Manager
- Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff and the security of Health Service property and equipment
- Participate in the improvement and implementation of clinical and management activities that reflect current issues and trends
Enrolled Nurse
Goodwin Village
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication using information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Liaise with other nursing, medical and allied health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for clients
- Ensure the safety of clients, visitors and staff
- Participate in the improvement and implementation of clinical and management activities that reflect current issues and trends
- Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths
- Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart
- Adhere to professional standards, and follow policies and procedures according to the company
- Wound Care, administering medications, Assisting RNs with S8s
Education
Bachelor in Nursing - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Torrens University Australia
01.2022
Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management - Organisational Leadership And Management
Crown Institute of Business And Technology
Canberra, ACT08-2021
Diploma of Nursing - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Think Education
01.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Wound care
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Workload Prioritization
- Ethical Decision Making
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- IDC insertion and care
- IVC Placement
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Nursing performance assessment
Languages
English
Nepali
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2024
Enrolled Nurse
Auburn District Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Macquarie University Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Goodwin Village
08.2019 - 09.2020
Diploma of Nursing - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Think Education
Bachelor in Nursing - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Torrens University Australia
Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management - Organisational Leadership And Management
Crown Institute of Business And Technology
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