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Additional Information
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Manpreet Kaur

Brisbane,Queensland

Summary

Compassionate Registered nurse from New Zealand, APHRA registered, New Zealand citizen, permanently moved to Australia who is new to the field but is eager to learn and looking for a full-time permanent position to start her nursing career in Australia. Time management and calmly working under pressure in a clinical environment are my strengths. Having good family support gives me the flexibility to work any hour. I am confident in using my clinical knowledge in my nursing practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Heritage lifecare
08.2024 - 10.2024


  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient


Health Care Assistant

Hastings Hospital DHB
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
  • Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties

Caregiver

Arvida Mary Doyle, Havelock North
01.2022 - 01.2023


  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Institute of Technology
New Zealand

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Electronic charting
  • Discharge planning
  • Health education
  • Specimen collection
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emotional support
  • Nutritional support
  • Wound care
  • Collecting vitals

Additional Information

Computer skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Language skills: English, Punjabi and Hindi

Interests: Enjoy reading, Yoga and cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Heritage lifecare
08.2024 - 10.2024

Health Care Assistant

Hastings Hospital DHB
10.2023 - 07.2024

Caregiver

Arvida Mary Doyle, Havelock North
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Institute of Technology
Manpreet Kaur