Esther Kunwar
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A highly skilled TLEEN with over 1.5 years of leadership experience at Royal Freemasons (Coppin Centre). Proven expertise in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in aged care environments. Adept at leading teams, managing clinical care, and ensuring compliance with health care standards. Committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care, strong communication skills, and continuous professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Team Leader
Royal Freemasons
10.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of nurses, providing mentorship and direction to ensure high standards of care for elderly residents.
- Oversee clinical assessments, medication administration, and care plan reviews, ensuring resident well-being.
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses, allied health professionals, and family members to deliver holistic, personalized care.
- Maintain compliance with ACFI documentation and regulatory standards, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Supervise and train new staff members, fostering a supportive and educational team environment.
- Provided comprehensive care to elderly residents, including medication administration, wound care, and routine health assessments.
- Supported Registered Nurses with daily care tasks, maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents.
- Ensured proper documentation of care activities and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
Personal Carer
Royal Freemasons
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques according to individualized care plans for seamless continuity of support services.
- Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities or concerns promptly to supervising healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BON
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC01-2026
High School Diploma -
Stotts College
Melbourne, VIC01-2023
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision: Effectively lead and mentor nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced aged care environment
- Clinical Decision-Making: Utilize clinical judgment and assessment skills to provide timely interventions, ensuring optimal care outcomes for elderly residents
- Person-Centered Care: Deliver compassionate, individualized care that respects the dignity and autonomy of residents, fostering a positive care experience
- Medication Management: Administer medications safely and accurately, ensuring compliance with medication protocols and reducing medication errors
- ACFI Documentation & Compliance
- Effective Communication: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, residents, and families, ensuring clear communication and understanding of care plans
- Infection Control Practices: Maintain rigorous infection control standards to protect residents, staff, and the wider community
- Problem-Solving: Handle unexpected situations and clinical emergencies calmly and efficiently, applying critical thinking to resolve issues
- Time Management: Manage time effectively, balancing administrative duties with clinical care responsibilities to maintain smooth operations in a busy aged care setting
- Staff Training & Development: Mentor and train new staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting continuous professional development
- Dementia Care Experience: Most of my experience has been in dementia care, where I’ve developed specialized skills in understanding the needs of residents with cognitive impairments, managing challenging behaviors, and delivering high-quality, person-centered care
Certification
Certifications
- AHPRA Registered Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
- Medication Administration Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Infection Control Training
- Manual Handling Training
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Continuous Professional Development: Passionate about staying up to date on the latest healthcare advancements Always on the lookout for new ways to make nursing shifts smoother—still searching for that perfect "how to make charting more fun" seminar
- Health and Wellness Advocacy: Committed to promoting wellness for both residents and myself I enjoy staying active with volleyball, badminton, and skipping—who knew jumping rope could be such an excellent stress reliever!
- Community Engagement: Love volunteering in the community, especially when it involves a good cause and, of course, a competitive game of volleyball with colleagues!
- Reading & Research: Enjoy digging into medical research but I also appreciate a good detective novel (turns out, diagnosing rashes is not that far from solving mysteries)
- Mindfulness & Wellbeing: Mindfulness is key to staying centred at work—though sometimes, my "deep breath" turns into a volleyball spike to release all the tension!
- Sports Enthusiast: When not at work, you’ll find me playing volleyball, badminton, or skipping Great for cardio, teamwork, and an occasional reason to escape after a long shift!
Timeline
Nurse Team Leader
Royal Freemasons
10.2021 - Current
Personal Carer
Royal Freemasons
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - BON
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Stotts College
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