Puja Mishra

Experienced Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in patient care across various clinical settings, including acute and aged care. Proficient in a range of nursing duties, from medication administration to patient assessments and education. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and a compassionate approach to patient care. Adept at working in fast-paced environments and committed to contributing to team success through excellent communication and collaboration.

• Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
• Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
• Assisting patient with activities of daily living, administering medication, caring for patients with tubes, reporting patient condition, completing care plans and wound care.
• Proven ability to comply with relevant documentation requirements, including maintenance of client records and discharge planning
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administer medication via different routes such as Intravenous, oral, PICC, CVL, Topical.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Caring for patients post surgery

• 2024 ALS trained
• 2023 Current Blue Card holder
• 2023 Current Yellow Card holder
• 2024 First Aid and CPR
• 2025 AHPRA Registration

• 11/04/2022, 05/06/2022, Coronary care unit (CCU), Caboolture Hospital
• 28/02/2022, 27/03/2022, Perioperative Ward, The Prince Charles Hospital (Main operating theater and PACU)
• 18/10/2021, 05/11/2021, Orthopaedic Ward, Brisbane Private Hospital
• 22/06/2020, 10/07/2020, Infectious disease ward (Wattlebrae), Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital
• 03/06/2019, 28/06/2019, Princess Alexandra Hospital ward 4D UGI and surgical ward
• 07/01/2019, 01/02/2019, Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit (GARU RBWH)
• 08/05/2018, 01/02/2018, Residential Care Regis, Musgrave, Sandgate, QLD
• 10/10/2017, 27/10/2017, Residential Care Regis, Musgrave, Sandgate, QLD

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• First Aid Certification
• CPR/AED Certification