Nisha Laben
Belgrave South,VIC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
04.2015 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Reduced medication errors with strict adherence to protocols, ongoing training, and close monitoring of staff performance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering a compassionate and supportive nursing environment.
- Streamlined unit operations for increased efficiency through effective resource allocation, scheduling, and workload management.
- Promoted professional development among nursing staff via regular mentoring sessions and educational opportunities.
- Facilitated timely patient discharges by collaborating closely with case managers and social workers.
- Managed critical incidents effectively to ensure the safety of patients and staff members in high-stress situations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels, education, and support services.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Managed 9 nurses and nursing activities in 28-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Management Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Cultivated a positive work environment that promoted employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
- Enhanced employee skill sets with effective training programs tailored according to individual needs.
- Managing and upskilling the current ANUM cohort
- Constructing the rosters for the unit
Clinical Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Practice Development Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC11.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC11.2015
Bachelor - Nursing
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Genetics / Psychology
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC06.2003
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing care planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Management Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
12.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Practice Development Nurse
Alfred Health
08.2021 - 10.2021
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Alfred Health
04.2015 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Monash University
Postgraduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
RMIT University
Bachelor - Nursing
RMIT University
Bachelor of Science - Genetics / Psychology
University of Melbourne
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