Pratibha Shrestha
Seven Hills,NSW
Summary
ICU Nurse with extensive experience at Barts health NHS, specializing in advanced life support and patient assessment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic health records and evidence-based practices, consistently providing high-quality care in critical environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Norwest Private Hospital
Sydney , NSW
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in critical care settings.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing advanced life support techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
Registered Nurse
B and B Hospital
Lalitpur, Nepal
03.2018 - Current
- Assessment of nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet patient’s needs.
- Perform appropriate treatment as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide health education on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- Carry out nursing procedures in accordance with hospital protocol and guidelines and these procedures are evidence based.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Maintain confidentiality in respect of patient record, medical nursing and allied health professionals.
- Store administer and order drugs according to hospital policy.
- Maintain good relationship with multidisciplinary team and visitor to the ward.
ICU Nurse
Barts Health
London, England
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with NMC code, trust policies, and professional guidelines to deliver safe, quality service.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated healthcare services for patients with pneumonia, ARDS, sepsis, and drug overdose.
- Provided post-operative and post-anesthetic care for patients following laparotomy and bowel resection.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures including percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and central venous catheter placements.
- Monitored respiratory status and managed ventilator settings for patients.
- Operated life support equipment while administering IV fluids and medications.
- Administered care for patients undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted in emergency procedures in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hampstead, UK
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Adhere to all times to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct.
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care. Administration of medicines and treatment in line with NMC and Trust policy.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary team and contribute to clinical governance process.
- Caring for pre and post op patients.
- Caring for a mix of elective and emergencies patients.
- Caring for patients that have had surgery such as amputation, bypass surgery, aneurysm repair and diabetic foot surgery.
- Good knowledge of vascular surgery and gained skills in complex wound management including VAC therapy.
Education
Intensive Care Core Skill -
City, University Of London
London, United Kingdom01.2020
Masters of Science - Nursing and Health Care - Integrated
University of West London
London, United Kingdom01.2014
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Faith Institute of Nursing Sciences
Karnataka, India01.2010
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Advanced life support
- Electronic health records
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient assessment
Clinical Procedural Skills
- Basic life support, 2021
- Advance life support, 2022
- Venupuncture and IV cannulation
- Drug calculation
- Urinary catheterization
- Wound dressing
Certifications Training
- ALS/CPR, 2019
- Transferring critical patient, 2019
- PCA- Pain Management, 2018
- LIDCO, 2018
- ICU foundation course, 2018
References
- Mr Dilip Mahadeo, Home manager, Folkestone nursing home, 25 Folkestone Road, East Ham, London, E6 6BX, United Kingdom, info@folkestonenursinghome.co.uk, 02085484310
- Ambika Basnet, Matron, B and B Hospital PVT Limited, Lalitpur, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal, 2481, Nepal, bbhospital@wlink.com.np, +977 1-5531933, +977-1-5528526
- Royal Free Hospital, Employee relations services, rf.references@nhs.net, 10th floor, civic centre, Silver Street, Enfield, London, EN1 3ES, UK, 020837518000
- Sheila Robertson, Newham University Hospital, shiela.robertson@bartshealth.nhs.uk, Intensive care unit, Glen Road, London, London, E13 8SL, UK, 02073636358
Bridging Program
Initial registration program for overseas registered nurse (IRON), 10/2016 – 01/2017, ETEA, Sydney, Australia, Passed
Nursing Registration
- Nepal Nursing Council, 15922, 4th April 2017, 04/04/11
- The Karnataka State Nursing Council, 037830, 1st March 2014, 03/01/11
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, NMW0002108670, 31st May 2023, 06/06/17
- Nursing And Midwifery Council, 17IO2040, 30th September 2021, 09/28/17
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Norwest Private Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
B and B Hospital
03.2018 - Current
ICU Nurse
Barts Health
03.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 02.2018
Intensive Care Core Skill -
City, University Of London
Masters of Science - Nursing and Health Care - Integrated
University of West London
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Faith Institute of Nursing Sciences