Namsey Dema
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills and a patient-centred approach. Experienced across postnatal care, wound management, mental health, and aged care settings. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs, including behavioural challenges, dementia, and aggressive behaviours. Skilled in venepuncture, medication administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to providing safe, empathetic, and evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
Canberra, ACT
02.2024 - Current
- Venepuncture Competent: Proficient in performing venepuncture with accuracy and minimal discomfort to patients.
- Wound Care Expertise: Experienced in managing and dressing complex wounds, including pressure injuries and post-surgical sites.
- Postnatal Care: Six months of hands-on experience in a postnatal ward, providing care for new mothers and neonates, including breastfeeding support, education, and monitoring for postnatal complications.
- Mental Health Nursing: Skilled in caring for patients with mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.
- Behavioural Management: Experienced in managing aggressive behaviours and providing compassionate care for patients with dementia and cognitive decline.
- Patient Communication & De-escalation: Adept in therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and promote patient cooperation.
- Medication Administration: Competent in safe administration of oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications in accordance with the five rights of medication administration.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams including doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, and allied health professionals.
- Infection Control: Thorough understanding and application of infection prevention and control protocols, including standard and transmission-based precautions.
- Documentation & Care Planning: Proficient in accurate clinical documentation, patient assessments, and implementation of individualised care plans.
- Patient Advocacy & Education: Strong focus on patient-centred care, health promotion, and education to support informed decision-making.
House attendant supervisor
Abode Hotel
02.2021 - 10.2021
- House attendant supervisor
- Creating rosters
- Supervising house attendants
- Ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests
Customer service
Mcdonalds
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Customer service
- Receiving orders
- Operating cash register
- Serving drive-through customers
- Cleaning the restaurant at the end of the day
Education
Bachelors In Nursing - Health
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12.2023
Tertiary Package - undefined
Canberra College
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Precepting
- Personal care needs
References
Dona Dolpus (CNC)
Dona.Dolphus@act.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2024 - Current
House attendant supervisor
Abode Hotel
02.2021 - 10.2021
Customer service
Mcdonalds
04.2019 - 02.2020
Tertiary Package - undefined
Canberra College
Bachelors In Nursing - Health
University of Canberra