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Nirja Sharma

East Cannington,Western Australia

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aegis Aged Care Group
09.2019 - Current
  • Collaboration with G.P., N.P., and other allied health specialists to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing their rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administration of medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead nurse on site (analyzing infection data, treating people with infectious diseases, developing outbreak action plans, educating health professionals, giving training on PPE uses, hand hygiene audit, antimicrobial stewardship)
  • Create and update care plans according to the patient's needs and conditions.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine the next course of action.
  • Manage care from admission to discharge.
  • To train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Update patient charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluate each patient's healthcare needs, treatment goals, available resources, and connections to optimal providers and care.
  • Organize and manage the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions to meet treatment goals.
  • Consult with G.P., N.P., and other allied health specialists to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Assessment and management of complex wounds and catheterization
  • Maintain quality and comfort care for end-of-life patients and patients with dementia, terminal illness, and other life-limiting illnesses.
  • Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care, such as extensive wound care and end-of-life care.
  • Oversee the delivery of care for patients, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing, hospitality staff, and allied health members.
  • Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Perform the role of Clinical Nurse Manager when the CNM is on leave and work as an assistant CNM to meet the clinical demands of patients.

Assistant In Nursing

Juniper Aged Care
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in the patient's condition or environment immediately to the nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plans.
  • Cleaned down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient's transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files.
  • Created a positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding, and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
  • Contributed to the overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
  • Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
  • Escalated changes in patient behaviors, condition, and vital signs for prompt assessment.

Registered Nurse

Ankur Child Clinic
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse

Universal College Of Medical Sciences
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PR College Of Nursing
Bangalore, India
2013

Skills

  • Care Plan Development
  • Infection Prevention and Control lead
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Complex wound management
  • Palliative care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Assessments

Affiliations

1. Registration with AHPRA

Registered Nurse

Registration number: NMW0002289432


2. Registered with Nepal Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.

Registration Number: 27368

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aegis Aged Care Group
09.2019 - Current

Assistant In Nursing

Juniper Aged Care
03.2017 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse

Ankur Child Clinic
01.2016 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Universal College Of Medical Sciences
07.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PR College Of Nursing

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