Merina Rai

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• 01/16/2021, Certificate III in Aged Care, Global International College, level 3/25 Peel Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
• 02/10/2023, First Aid Training; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Australia-Wide First Aid
• 02/10/2023, Back Care/Manual Handling, Regis Burnside
• 11/26/2018, Proficiency Certificate Level Nursing, Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

05/20/2024 - 07/12/2024, Flinders Medical Centre, 4GP, Flinders Dr, Bedford Park, SA, 5042

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physical and mental health of patients dealing with eating disorders, anxiety, and gambling problems.
• Monitored vital signs and track the progress of treatment plans, making adjustments as needed.

• Developed and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, therapists, and physicians.
• Continuously reviewed and updated care plans to ensure they meet the evolving needs of each patient.

• Administered prescribed medications accurately and manage possible side effects.
• Educate patients about their medications and ensure adherence to treatment regimens.

• Provided emotional support and counselings to help patients manage anxiety and gambling behaviours.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and other therapeutic activities aimed at promoting healthy coping mechanisms.

• Educated patients on proper nutrition and healthy eating habits, closely monitoring their dietary intake and nutritional status.

07/2022 - 08/2022, Charles Young, Aged Care, 53 Austral Terrace, Morphettville, SA, 5043

• Assisting residents to meet their daily living needs, including food, personal hygiene, and other support within the plan of care.,
• Assist residents to achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal needs within the plan of care, with consideration of client preferences., Assist the Supervisor to perform extra activities for residents if necessary., T
• o ensure compliance with the Policies and Procedures of the Nursing Homes, relevant state regulations and legislation., To work within a team to provide an environment for residents, that is safe, clean and cared for.,

04/2023 - 05/2023, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Medical Surgical, Port Rd, Adelaide, SA, 5000

11/2023 - 12/2023, Modbury Hospital, Emergency Department, Smart Road, Modbury, SA, 5092, 

• Provide safe compassionate person-centred care for critically ill patients post-surgery, requiring life support and with illnesses and complications including pneumonia, sepsis, heart attack, strokes, and kidney failure.,
• Demonstrated proficiency in independently taking care of a patient 1:1 involving all nursing care, liaising with doctors and care providers., Calm and professional when providing support to distressed family members.,
• Observed and practiced clinical skills such as drain removals, complex medication regimes, ETT, Respiration, full hygiene, and comfort care., Learned emergency medical conditions and its intervention.,
• Documentation and reporting in the proper place., Gained exposure to advanced equipment including dialysis machinery and respirators., Interpreted tests and observation trends including ECG monitoring, arterial blood gas reports, and central venous pressure changes.,
• Assisted in early detection of patient deterioration by close observation and assessment of patients, vital signs and related tests.,

Aged Care Employment

October 2022- current, Regis Burnside, 6 Booth Ave, Linden Park SA 5065

Final year Nursing student with a passion for making a difference in your organization. I am keen to contribute my clinical skills to your organisation as a TPPP Graduate Nurse; drawing on my 16 months’ employment as a Personal Care Worker (Aged Care) and combined with my 6 months experience as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in YNA Nursing Agency; highlighting my strengths in communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Anita Turner

ANUM (Assosicate Nurse Unit Manager)

Ward 4GP, FMC

Anita.turner@sa.gov.au.

0482044604

• Charlotte Krotofil

Registered Nurse (RN)

Ward 4GP, FMC

Charlotte.Krotofil@sa.gov.au.

0424149392

• Katy Thai

Registered Nurse (RN)

Ashford Hospital

katy.thai@flinders.edu.au.

thai0049@flinders.edu.au.

• Music
• Singing
• Dancing
• Solo travelling
• Painting
• Trekking

I am a very nature loving person as I find nature heals everything. Whenever I need to boost my mood I prefer dancing and singing which is also a part of my self care and self healing strategies.