PRABHSIMRAN SINGH DHANJU
Kensington ,WA
Summary
Highly empathetic, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurse skilled in providing quality and holistic patient care specialising in ICU, surgical, psychiatric and Medical. Sensitive and considerate, can easily pick up feelings and emotions, empathising with the person in care but strong enough to handle traumatic situations. A reliable employee who works well in a team environment, providing prompt, accurate, and optimum nursing care. Possess excellence in medical assistance and bedside procedures with organisational and interpersonal skills interfacing with people from diverse cultures. Decision-maker and problem-solver with broad skills in medical administration, patient care procedures, theory, and analytical skills necessary for successful integration into any medical setting. A resourceful personality who thrives in a challenging environment, implementing practical solutions under time-critical conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Murdoch, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Performed daily assessments of ICU patients, evaluated patient's responses to treatments, and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provided care for patients requiring Impella, CRRT, PIRRT and Nitric Oxide.
- Proficient in providing care to post cardiac surgery patients.
- Educated patients on their disease process and treatment plan while ensuring they understand all instructions given by medical staff.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
The Canberra Hospital
Canberra, ACT
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a busy 32-bed ICU unit for trauma, post-surgical, and inpatient surgeries patients.
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Served as a mentor for both rotating students and new unit staff, providing training and guidance on nursing best practices within the intensive care unit to 70+ individuals.
- Coordinate the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of critically ill patients utilizing a multi-disciplinary plan of care.
- Ensure 100% accuracy and completeness when documenting procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration
- Assisted with assessments, and physical examinations of the patient, by performing lab tests and transporting the patient to CT and MRI scans.
- Able to operate G.E., Hamilton, Servo U Ventilators; CRRT competent, EVD, Vas Cath, CVC, PICC line, Potter Cath competent.
Clinical Nurse (RN 2)
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Bruce, ACT
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Serve as a Team Leader on the surgical floor, liaising between PACU, nursing staff, clients, and physicians to deliver care.
- Responsible for ensuring the rosters are maintained and updated for the best possible outcomes.
- Maintain a good patient flow, escalating concerns for deteriorating patients while collaborating with nursing staff members
- Provide post-operative care while effectively communicating between the PACU, floor nurse, and visiting medical officer
- Handle treatment, from medication and wound care to monitoring
- Assess needs for, order, obtain and interpret lab tests
- Perform complex wound care while providing IV therapy and monitoring drainage devices; wound group champion
- Clinical Competency accessor and clinical auditor for the surgical ward
- To maintain compliance, educate patients on their medications, bedside procedures, and various treatment methods
- Assist in establishing a new ten-bed Medical Mental Health Ward that caters to psychiatric patients with medical comorbidities.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, NT
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked in a 25-bed ward with cardiac telemetry and had the highest patient flow throughout the hospital
- Regularly redeployed to other hospital areas, including the HDU and Emergency Department
- Provided appropriate nursing care to patients from ED, ICU, HDU, and KDU transfers, demonstrating experience in patients' low to high acuity levels
- Collaborated with physicians and health care members daily to deliver optimum patient care in line with the nursing process
- Administered and documented medications utilizing Emma and Miya-PF software
- Discharge planner for interstate patients via RFDS
- Caring for patients while being transferred interstate via RFDS.
Assistant in Nursing
PARAMEDICAL CENTRE
Tahmoor, NSW
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Recognized and reported ongoing residents' health issues to the nursing staff to address any emergencies or health needs
- Proactively assisted the Clinical Nurse to ensure that all relevant legislative requirements pertaining to care delivery were complied with while providing cost-effective service through effectively utilizing and controlling organizational resources
- Consistently maintained and ensured health/safety at work and that of the staff under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Intensive Care
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA06-2026
Cardiac Course Stage 1 -
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
06.2023
Advance Life Support 1 -
Australian Resuscitation Council
06.2022
Basic Life Support & BLS Accessor -
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
06.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Sydney University - Sydney, NSW
11.2018
Awards
- International Award for Young People, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (2016)
- Presenter - Disaster Management to the British Council and Duchess of Cornwall (2014)
References
- Rita Maurice
ANUM/Rostering Nurse – ICU, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Rita.Maurice@health.wa.gov.au
- Anne Reutens
Clinical Nurse, Fiona STanley Hospital
Anne.Reutens@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fiona Stanley Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
The Canberra Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse (RN 2)
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2023
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2019
Assistant in Nursing
PARAMEDICAL CENTRE
03.2017 - 01.2019
Masters in Nursing - Intensive Care
Flinders University
Cardiac Course Stage 1 -
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
Advance Life Support 1 -
Australian Resuscitation Council
Basic Life Support & BLS Accessor -
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Sydney University - Sydney, NSW
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