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Nileena Kalloorazhikathu Sudha

Adelaide,SA

Summary

I am a dynamic Student Nurse with strong academic knowledge (Pharmacy and Nursing) and is willing to learn and adapt. I am eager to build and improve my knowledge and experience to provide safe, holistic and person cantered patient care. I have a very strong work ethic, team mindedness and is culturally sensitive.

Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

MINDA Inc
10.2020 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.

Support Leader (Acting)

CARA
09.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced customer (client and staff) satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving support issues.
  • Actively participated in company meetings and conferences to discuss service delivery issues and to discuss the viability of recommendations.
  • Be a role model and preceptor for younger and inexperienced staff and students
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement company-wide initiatives and improvements.

Student Nurse

SA Health (RAH, WCHN, Barmera)
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in ADLs and feedings (including PEG)
  • Double scrubbed in WCHN theatre for ENT cases
  • Performed insertion of invasive devices under supervision (PIVD and IDCs for female patients) under aseptic technique.
  • Handover patients following ISBAR format
  • Familiar with creating Care Plans (for Post Operative Patients, Surgical Patients - Dermatology and Plastics) liaising with the senior staff.
  • Maintained respectful relationship with members of MDT
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any deterioration to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.


Student Nurse

Southern Cross Care
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
  • Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
  • Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of vital signs, interventions performed, and any changes in patient condition or behaviour.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.

Disability Support Worker

One Care Disability Services- Student Palcement
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Assisted people with disability to meet the daily living needs including nourishment, personal hygiene and other support within the care plan along with senior support workers.
  • Provided high standard services that supported and assisted residents to achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal requirements within the care plan, with consideration of individual preferences.
  • Communicated effectively with residents and spent quality time with them.
  • Assisted with and encouraged any physical and mental exercises.
  • Performed work in a legal and ethical framework, which supports the rights and interests of clients. Worked effectively as an individual and in team and communicated effectively in the working place.
  • Application of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and codes of practice.
  • Carried out all work according to set guidelines, care plan and as directed by supervisor.
  • Supported and assisted in the provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment and promoted wellbeing of the residents.
  • Maintained confidentiality and privacy of client and establish and maintain appropriate relationships with the residents.
  • Reported to RN In-charge as required.
  • Assisted with senior support workers for providing NDIS support to residents.
  • Carried out the duties allocated by the supervisor with utmost sincerity and took the initiatives whenever needed.
  • Placement

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
01.2011

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) - Health Sciences

All Staff Training Consultancy
Adelaide, SA
03-2020

Matsers in Clinical Nursing - Nursing

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
11-2025

Skills

  • Medication administration(experience in administering oral/IV/IM Medications following 8 medication rights under supervision
  • Infection control Practices- Follow 5 moments of Hand Hygiene,standard and enhanced infection control practices
  • ANTT - Competent in ANTT ( performed IDCs and PIVD insertion, scrub/scout student experience in WCHN theatre)
  • Pain assessment( FAS, PQRST,Numerical score,Objective, subjective signs
  • Direct patient care- Provide ADLs, feeding assistance including PEG
  • Compassionate and empathetic communication to clients and their families
  • Respectful and professional communication with members of MDT
  • Wound care-Experience in simple and complex wound care(VAC Therapy, Leech Therapy)
  • Vital sign assessment-Monitoring ,identifying and timely responding to deteriorations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization-Prioritise task based on patient preference and clinical judgment
  • Mobility assistance- Able to assess the functional ability and potential of clients and provide assistance accordingly
  • Patient education- Experience in providing patient education on PIVD,IDC,DB and C Exercises
  • Patient records- Experience in documenting EMR, patient care plan

Certification

  • Certificate III in Individual support( Disability )
  • First Aid – CPR Certificate
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • DHS CLEARANCES (working with disabled, working with aged, working with children, working with vulnerable people)
  • Full South Australian Driving License

Hobbies and Interests

Interests include Gardening, Travelling and Cooking, painting and craft works and fun loving.

Timeline

Student Nurse

Southern Cross Care
05.2024 - 06.2024

Student Nurse

SA Health (RAH, WCHN, Barmera)
02.2024 - 06.2025

Disability Support Worker

MINDA Inc
10.2020 - Current

Support Leader (Acting)

CARA
09.2020 - Current

Disability Support Worker

One Care Disability Services- Student Palcement
06.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Mahatma Gandhi University

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) - Health Sciences

All Staff Training Consultancy

Matsers in Clinical Nursing - Nursing

The University of Adelaide

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