Neethu Elizabeth Zacharia
HAWTHORN EAST,MELBOURNE
Summary
Passionate recent graduate dedicated to supporting healthcare needs through empathetic patient service, engagement, communication, and education. Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships, collaborate effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and patients/families to ensure positive experiences and optimal health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal care Assistant/Assistant in Nursing
Alpha nursing
06.2020
- Assisted them with ADLs, and completed necessary documentation appropriately
- Cared for the social and emotional well-being of older residents with/without cognitive challenges
- Recognising, and escalating any changes in residents'/patient's medical conditions to relevant personnel
Student Nurse
Monash health
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided effective and engaging care for up to 4 patients per shift
- Consulted with Physicians and colleagues to develop and execute healthcare plans, ensuring alignment with patients' needs
- Administered medications (Oral, IV, IM, SC) under direct supervision, assessing orders and dosages for contraindications
- Engaged with patients, caregivers, and families to provide health education and address healthcare inquiries
- Conducted a thorough head-to-toe systems assessment and recognised the need for escalation of care
- Effectively managed time and prioritisation of care as needed
- Undertook procedures such as insertion and removal of NGT and IDC under direct supervision
Student Nurse
Eastern health - Wantirna health (GEM@Home)
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Received handover for patients allocated for that particular day
- Planned care for allocated patients for the day, account for any changes in their medical conditions, and escalate care if necessary
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, assessing vitals, venipuncture, and wound dressings on a daily basis under direct supervision
- Advocated for patients and educated them on appropriate referral services if needed
- Educated patients and their families on their medical condition and made adjustments as required for their day to day care
- Accurately documented and handed over patients' condition at the end of the day
Student nurse
Eastern health - Maroondah hospital(PAPU)
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Completed Mini-mental state examinations throughout a patient's admission
- Built rapport with patients using interpersonal communication skills whilst maintaining professional boundaries; observing patient condition and escalating as necessary
- Identified different features of the mental health disease processes as well as understanding medications linked to them
- Administered mental health medications while linking them to the pathophysiology of the process
Health records clerk/Concierge
Healthcare Australia - COVID 19 Vaccination project
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked consent forms before the vaccination of residents in different aged care facilities
- Input data into Fluger while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of everyone involved
- As a concierge, I was the point of contact between the facility and immunisation team
- I ensured the vaccination process was well executed and ensured facility staff were kept in the loop
Student Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Learned how to conduct primary and secondary assessments appropriate to patients
- Learned how to manage patient needs and prioritise care
- Learning wound dressings via ANTT, venepuncture, and administering medications via IV(bolus and IV therapy)
- Learned how to manage a patient load of 4 and how to manage my time
Student Nurse
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Learned how to conduct vitals assessments and systems assessments
- Learned how to help patients with ADLs and how to effectively transfer and mobilise patients using aids such as hoist, sara steady, 4 wheel frame and gutter frame
- Learned how to handover patient information using ISBAR framework
Education
Master of Nursing Practice -
Monash University
Melbourne06.2024
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
A.B. Shetty memorial Institute of Dental sciences
Mangalore, Karnataka08.2014
Skills
- Data Confidentiality
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Critical thinking
- Health Education
- Interpersonal communication
- Ability to work in teams
Personal Information
- Title: Graduate Nurse
- Date of Birth: 01/08/91
- Nationality: Indian
Clinical References
- Phillipa Centra, Clinical Support Nurse, Monash Health, Clayton, phillipa.centra@monashhealth.org, 95947708
- Lauren Eades, Registered Nurse, Monash Health, Clayton, lauren.eades@monashhealth.org, 0421989419
Affiliations
Current AHPRA REGISTRATION - Registration number - NMW0002927961
Timeline
Student Nurse
Monash health
03.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse
Eastern health - Wantirna health (GEM@Home)
11.2023 - 12.2023
Student nurse
Eastern health - Maroondah hospital(PAPU)
08.2023 - 09.2023
Health records clerk/Concierge
Healthcare Australia - COVID 19 Vaccination project
02.2021 - 08.2021
Student Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
Personal care Assistant/Assistant in Nursing
Alpha nursing
06.2020
Student Nurse
Monash Health, Kingston Centre
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Nursing Practice -
Monash University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
A.B. Shetty memorial Institute of Dental sciences
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