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Mira Bhattarai

Registered Nurse
Sydney,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse from Garrawarra Centre, adept in managing dementia care with a strong emphasis on behavioral management and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a high level of dedication, ensuring comprehensive care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven leadership in guiding staff and enhancing patient care strategies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Aged Care

Garrawarra Centre
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed up to 26 consumers living with a diagnosis of dementia, in conjunction with carers and the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure timely and accurate client care.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with consumers, their families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong understanding of different dementia diagnoses and BPSD.
  • Ability to understand and identify triggers and unmet needs.
  • Working in partnership with the individual living with dementia, carers, and staff to understand the causes or triggers that led to changes in their behavior.
  • Excellent experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques.
  • Completing holistic assessments of individuals living with dementia.
  • Developed tailored behavioral and non-pharmacological strategies to help guide caregivers and staff in supporting and managing the person living with dementia.
  • Directed and managed the activities of health care assistants as assigned.
  • Administered correct medications, and delivered appropriate medical interventions efficiently.
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating consumers' care plans.
  • Handled and responded to treatment and nursing care-related queries of consumers and their families.
  • Interpreted and adhered to established nursing and aged care standards and practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW
03-2023

Skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • High level of dedication and reliability
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and under minimal supervision
  • Extensive experience working with consumers and their families
  • Strong understanding of different dementia diagnoses and BPSD along with the ability to understand and identify triggers/ unmet needs
  • Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care for aged care patients in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Conducted physical examinations, patient assessments, and wound care
  • Interacted with patients families/ carers to keep them updated on patients condition
  • Assessed patients status and notify medical team of any clinical changes
  • Administration of medications via multiple routes
  • Provided patient education and counsel for both individuals and families
  • Experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques in acute patients
  • Leadership and orientation training of new staff

Reference

Sandhya Shrestha (RN - Garrawarra Centre)

Sandhya.shrestha@health.nsw.gov.au

0285454753

0479182450

Katherine McKenzie (NUM - Garrawarra Centre)

Katherine.mckenzie@health.nsw.gov.au

0285454713

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Aged Care

Garrawarra Centre
06.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tech Sydney
Mira BhattaraiRegistered Nurse