R K M
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with exceptional skills in emergency care, patient assessment, and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VHH Emergency department
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and provided immediate care in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by physicians and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems for patient tracking.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Clinical Nurse
Doomadgee Hospital
05.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Working at Doomadgee Hospital where I provide emergency care to outpatients, inpatients, and the community.
- My daily nursing practice includes coordinating the operations of the unit, on a shift-by-shift basis.
- I maintain advanced skills and competence in the provision of patients’ assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of care within the practice setting according to the current nursing practice and standards.
- I maintain my national competence as a Registered Nurse to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia by completing compulsory learning modules through the ILearn portal, attaining services and continuing professional development via ongoing learning by applying evidence-based practices in my work.
- I also keep UpToDate the audit portfolio and provide advice and support to the line manager.
- Working at Doomadgee Hospital where I provide emergency care to outpatients, inpatients, and the community.
Registered Nurse
Dandenong Monash Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and provided immediate care in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by physicians and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems for patient tracking.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Maroondah Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Doomadgee Hospital
, Queensland
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Full-time work as a Team Leader, Grade 5 level 7 RN working with the Aboriginal community in Outback Australia.
Registered Nurse
Auckland Emergency Department
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Work as a senior staff Nurse at the Triage, Resus, and Monitor coordinator to facilitate patients in and out of the department.
- Work alongside the flow coordinator to manage patient flow in AED.
- Assist junior staff in facilitating patient care with different acuity levels in all areas of the Department.
- Self-directed with astute judgement skills.
- High level of personal Accountability and integrity.
- Triaging at AED, ensuring safety always, and placing new patients in the appropriate department under specific specialties.
- Informing healthcare professionals about deteriorating patients at first contact.
- Assisting new staff in troubleshooting and problem solve conflicts.
- Assist in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, conscious sedation, overdose, and intoxicated patients.
- Demonstrate commitment to quality improvements, risk management and resource utilization by actively reporting events and incidents.
Registered Nurse
Midcentral DHB hospital
Palmerston North, New Zealand
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Independently maintained safe and effective care for patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
- Managed complex patients in a highly stressed environment.
- Participate in quality improvement of the department to facilitate an easy flow of patient care and staff development.
- Provides initial head-to-toe assessment to acute patients, initiates and administers standing order medications competently as per AED policy for level 3 nurses.
- Actively attends educational opportunities in the adult emergency department.
- Cooperates and delivers effective discharge planning and/or referral processes to healthcare providers and support agencies to meet identified health needs.
Registered Nurse
Palmerston Manor Rest Home
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Provides first assessment, develops care plans and delivers high-quality care safely and effectively.
- Refer patients to the appropriate branch of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Keep updating the care plan, collaborate & communicate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care to achieve the best health outcomes.
- Undertake certification audit of the facility, cleanliness and medication audit.
- Demonstrate competency to assess, plan, implement the intervention, evaluate and accurately document patient health care.
- Provide leadership and direction to care staff so they can understand and contribute to all areas of quality service delivery.
Registered Nurse
Sir Seewsagur Ramgulam National Hospital
Pamplemousses, Mauritius
05.2006 - 07.2009
- I worked full-time as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, Chest Hospital, Surgical ward, Medical ward, and Medical intensive care unit.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Trust Fund for Specialised Medical Care
Pamplemousses, Mauritius
05.2006 - 07.2009
- I worked full-time as a Registered Nurse in the pre-operative ward, post-operative ward Cardiac unit & coronary intensive care unit.
Deputy Head Nurse
Legend Hotel
, Mauritius
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth hotel functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for quality assurance.
- Oversaw guest service initiatives to enhance visitor satisfaction.
- Collaborated with hotel staff to ensure a safe environment for guests.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Centre of Mauritius
, Mauritius
06.2003 - 05.2006
- I worked as a Registered Nurse at the Cardiac ICU and Cardiac Ward.
- I have also worked in medical, surgical and Orthopaedic wards.
Acting DON
Doomadgee Hospital
06.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Acting DON
Doomadgee Hospital
11.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing
Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
Postgraduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
TSP - Emergency Nursing
Monash Dandenong Hospital
Melbourne, VIC12.2023
Competency Assessment - Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Wanganui DHB
New Zealand 12.2013
Professional Diagnostic Assessment -
NCNZ/UCOL
New Zealand12.2012
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
New Zealand 12.2010
Certificate in General Nursing -
Nursing School of Mauritius
Mauritius12.2003
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Discharge coordination
- Physical assessments
- Cultural awareness
- Clinical education
- Coaching
- Prioritizing care
- Time management skills
- Decision-making
- Assessment skills
- Knowledge of administration duties
- Knowledge of hospital procedures
- Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
- Administration skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Teamwork
- Composure under pressure
- Resilience under pressure
- Basic computer operation
- Interest in learning
- Leadership skills
- Patient assessments
- Critical thinking
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Gardening and cooking
- Socializing with family and friends
- Internet surfing
- Sports: jogging/riding
References
- Kaylie Shaw, Nurse Manager, Victoria Heart Hospital, Monash Health, 0477585719, kaylie.shaw@monashhealth.org
- Tiffany Bautista, Acting Nurse Manager, Victoria Heart Hospital, Monash Health, 0466880777, Tiffany.Bautista@monashhealth.org
Training And Achievements
- High dependency Nursing by Med cast
- Critical care Nursing by Med cast
- Level 3 Proficient Adult Emergency Nurse and working towards level 4 portfolio
- Triage Nursing Course
- Resus in-service Nursing course
- CPR-ACLS core Advanced course
- Patient Handling workshop
- Injury conference
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Plastering course
- Catheterization course
- Remote Nursing Australia
- Experience in Emergency & Outpatients Department
- Advance Life Support Skills
- Trauma experience
- Good clinical Assessments Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- General ward Nursing experience
- Competent in Phlebotomy and IV Cannulation
- Appropriate Nursing Documentation
- Liaise patients care to other Health care professionals and relatives
- Good knowledge of Medications for Pharmacy Duties
- Conducting Clinical Audits and discussing recommendation
- Monitoring of nursing practice and implementation of strategies in infection controls
- Plastering and wound cares
- Perform GeneXpert covid test in the facility
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VHH Emergency department
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dandenong Monash Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Maroondah Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Acting DON
Doomadgee Hospital
06.2021
Acting DON
Doomadgee Hospital
11.2020
Clinical Nurse
Doomadgee Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Doomadgee Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Auckland Emergency Department
03.2016 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Midcentral DHB hospital
08.2013 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Palmerston Manor Rest Home
05.2013 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Sir Seewsagur Ramgulam National Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Trust Fund for Specialised Medical Care
05.2006 - 07.2009
Deputy Head Nurse
Legend Hotel
08.2004 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Centre of Mauritius
06.2003 - 05.2006
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing
Latrobe University
Postgraduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing
Monash University
TSP - Emergency Nursing
Monash Dandenong Hospital
Competency Assessment - Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Wanganui DHB
Professional Diagnostic Assessment -
NCNZ/UCOL
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
Certificate in General Nursing -
Nursing School of Mauritius
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