Nora Atai
Dandenong,VIC
Summary
I am a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with over two years of hands-on nursing in aged care settings. Skilled in person-centered care, dementia support, medication management, and palliative care. Recently returned from maternity leave with renewed commitment to providing high-quality care and improving quality of life for elderly residents. Strong communicator and team player with a holistic approach to aged care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Aged Care
Clovelly Cottage, Boronia
Melbourne, VIC
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted regular health assessments, care planning, and medication reviews for elderly residents in home care settings.
- Administered medications, conducted health assessments, and monitored resident outcomes.
- Mentored personal care assistants to uphold care quality and infection control standards.
- Completed documentation and reporting in compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards.
Registered Nurse / Aged Care
Metlifecare Retirement Village
Palmerston North, MWT
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered comprehensive, individualised care for elderly residents, including medication administration, wound care, and chronic disease management.
- Support residents with dementia and mobility issues using person-centered, respectful care approaches.
- Work collaboratively with personal care workers and allied health professionals.
- Assist with end-of-life care planning and provide emotional support to families.
Healthcare Assistant/ Aged Care
Heritage Lifecare
Palmerston North, MWT
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities and maintained a safe environment for patients, providing companionship, medicine preparation, and administration.
- Tracking vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, glucose levels) and other health indicators.
Front of House Team Member
Compass Group
Palmerston North, MWT
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Warmly welcome guests upon arrival, provide them with menus, and guide them to their tables.
- Engage with customers, ensuring they have a positive dining or service experience.
- Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, NZ04.2022
Certificate in Study And Career Preparation -
Universal College of Learning
Palmerston North, NZ07.2018
NCEA [level 1,2 And 3] -
Freyberg High School
Palmerston North, NZ11.2017
Skills
- Team focused: supportive of all colleagues and offering assistance when possible
- Work Ethic: Hard worker and seek new training opportunities to gain new skills to develop as a nurse
- Management of nursing care: Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, pressure ulcers prevention, and pain management
- Communication skills: Developed communication skills by working closely with other nurses, Nurse practitioners/doctors and by interacting with patients of all ages and their family members
- Self-motivated: and disciplined with a determined attitude to succeed
- Problem solving qualities: with a deteriorating pt, getting them reviewed by nurse practitioners or senior nurses on duty
Languages
Dari
Urdu
English
Career Break – Maternity Leave
- Maternity Leave
- July/2024 – June/2025
- Took a planned break for maternity leave, during which I maintained professional registration and stayed engaged with current best practices in aged care through self-directed learning. Ready to return to work with strong motivation, compassion, and clinical readiness.
Certification
- Palliative care syringe driver competency- completed June 2023.
- First Aid Training certificate- completed December 2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Aged Care
Clovelly Cottage, Boronia
09.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse / Aged Care
Metlifecare Retirement Village
05.2022 - 07.2023
Healthcare Assistant/ Aged Care
Heritage Lifecare
08.2018 - 02.2022
Front of House Team Member
Compass Group
02.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Certificate in Study And Career Preparation -
Universal College of Learning
NCEA [level 1,2 And 3] -
Freyberg High School