Oshim Bimali
Perth
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. A CDU graduate and having worked as a student nurse, I have gained invaluable insight into the healthcare system of the Northern Territory (NT), understanding its unique challenges, patient demographics, and healthcare delivery models. This experience has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of NT's healthcare landscape.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bentley Mental Health Services
12.2022 - Current
- Team Leading Experience.
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor their effects.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and provide emotional support.
- Intervene during mental health crises and emergencies.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Reviewing mental state, conducting mental state examinations (MSE), and administering prescribed medication and monitoring side effects.
- Collaborating and undertaking case conferencing with GPs, allied health workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
- Coordinating services for people affected by mental health issues by arranging access to interventions from other health professionals and service providers (Disability Services, Housing, Centrelink)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and practice self-care.
Registered Nurse
Hall & Prior Aged Care
06.2022 - Current
- Administration of medication.
- Documentation of vital signs, medication intake, patient assessment.
- Assisting with meal consumption.
- Family and resident education.
- Assisting residents with ADLs.
- Changing bed sheets and clothing.
- Infection control and prevention.
- Palliative care, restorative care, and pain management.
- Assisting in admission and help ease the transition for residents and their families.
- Liaise with residents, family, medical team, and other residences in the facility.
Student Nurse
Operation Theatre (Anaesthetics/ PACU)
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Preparing equipment for administration of anaesthetic (General, Spinal, and Regional)
- Receive patients into the operating room, establishing rapport, and checking identification and consent.
- Communicating relevant patient information to the other members of the intra-operative team, both nurses and doctors.
- Assist with intra-operative patient monitoring, and ensure the patient’s safety, comfort, and warmth.
- Assisting the anaesthetist with airway management: Jaw Thrusts, LMAs and ETTs.
- Undertaking respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological assessment.
- Monitoring vital signs as the patient recovers from the effects of anaesthesia and surgery.
- Monitor emergence from anaesthesia, dressings, intravenous lines, and drainage tubes.
- Implement and document post-operative treatment regimens including pain management.
Student Nurse
Top End Mental Health Services
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of a person’s choices, experiences, and circumstances.
- Liaising closely with family and carers as appropriate.
- Reviewing mental state, conducting mental state examinations (MSE), and administering prescribed medication and monitoring side effects.
- Systematic monitoring and management of cardiometabolic health.
- Psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Collaborating and undertaking case conferencing with GPs, allied health workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
- Coordinating services for people affected by mental health issues by arranging access to interventions from other health professionals and service providers (Disability Services, Housing, Centrelink)
- Contributing to the planning and care management of an individual.
- Communicating with GPs, psychiatrists on the progress of care provisions.
Student Nurse
Cancer Council NT
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Providing information and resources about cancer and treatment options.
- Providing emotional support and discussing self-care options.
- Providing continuity of care.
- Liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Attending doctor's appointments with patients.
- Providing information about cancer support group meetings.
- Patient advocacy and referrals.
- Participating in various educational awareness programmes: SunSmart workshops, Breast cancer awareness programmes.
Student Nurse
Katherine Regional Hospital (Oncology Unit)
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessing a patient's physical and emotional status, past health history, health practices, and knowledge of the disease and its treatment.
- Administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Providing continual reinforcement throughout the treatment.
- Documentation in the medical record.
- Symptom management.
- Organizing of referrals to other healthcare providers.
- Participation in Telehealth appointments.
- Participating in various Anaesthetics, Surgical, Cardiovascular, Renal, Diabetic and Neurology clinics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT04.2022
Skills
- Precepting
- Care Planning
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Evaluation
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Team Coordination
- Emotional Intelligence
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- ADL Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Wound Care
references
- Ichchha Pandey, Quality Learning and Development Nurse, Hall and Prior.
Former Registered Nurse, Royal Darwin Hospital/ Palmerston Regional Hospital.
Contact Details: 0415682921
Email: Pandeyichchha@yahoo.com
- Kailash Mani Acharya, Nursing Team Leader, Bentley Mental Health Services.
Contact details: 0451832727
Email: cailash.acharya@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bentley Mental Health Services
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hall & Prior Aged Care
06.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Operation Theatre (Anaesthetics/ PACU)
02.2022 - 03.2022
Student Nurse
Top End Mental Health Services
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student Nurse
Cancer Council NT
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student Nurse
Katherine Regional Hospital (Oncology Unit)
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Darwin University
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