Nita Rokamagar

Clinically:

• Practiced within the boundaries and scope of my professional discipline under the guidance or a registered nurse.
• Worked within the Mental Health Act 2015 and other relevant legislation and CHS policies /Procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitation services for optimal outcomes. Evaluated patient progress towards goals set during initial assessment period. Initiated referrals for further medical evaluation when necessary such as podiatrist referral or occupational therapist referral etc.
• Adhered to risk management processes, identifying and escalating issues appropriately. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Performed ECG, administered subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections whilst always asking for consumer's consents.
• Maintained consumer's privacy and confidentiality. Took care of consumer's with ampathy.
• Completed and updated outcome measures/ honos/ basis 32/ SVAT/care plan every three months or when required.
• Completed clinical documentation in a contemporaneous manner to an appropriate standard. (such as admission forms including consent forms)
• To Assess and identify consumer's needs and developed individualized treatment plans. Provided physical, psychological, and emotional support and reassurance to consumers and when needed to the family members of consumers as well. Observed behavior patterns and reported any significant changes in mental status to supervising physician.
• Instructed consumer's in the use of adaptive equipment for mobility and daily living activities. Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient response to treatments. Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes and debridement of wounds. Provide evidence based education related to mental health promotion, disease prevention strategies to patients/guardians/ family members.

Within the team member:

• Participated in MDT when able.
• Participated in in-services when able.
• Participated in clinical / peer supervision, continuing professional development and personal performance review.
• As appropriate, provided professional supervision and training to junior staff and students
• Complied with, Canberra Health Services Policy / Procedures including essential trainings.
• Worked as a team to provide better care to consumers.

• Worked as an agency Enrolled nurse at St. John James Hospital Canberra/ National Capital Private Hospital/ Baptist care aged care.

• Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
• Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
• Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
• Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
• Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
• Identified potential risk factors which could lead to complications during recovery periods.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
• Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
• Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
• Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.