Rekha Pokharel
Coombs
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
LDK Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being
- Communication concern regarding patient status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high- quality patient care
- Administered medication and treatment, monitoring patient for reaction and side effects
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic right, values and beliefs
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Cared for patients with various wound caused by injuries, medical treatments and disease
- Treated complex wound including diabetic ulcers, vascular wound and trauma-related wound
- Enhanced patient recovery with diligent wound care and dressing changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care for better health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress to detect any changes in condition.
- Managed patient records to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during stressful situations.
- Assisted in emergency situations, delivering quick and effective care.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Improved efficiency by organizing and managing nursing supplies.
- Trained new nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing clear communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Homecare Worker
Uniting Homecare
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.
- Supported client independence by providing transportation services to appointments, social events, and errands.
- Provided respite care services for family caregivers to ensure they had adequate time for self-care while maintaining confidence in the safety of their loved one''s care situation.
- Contributed to patients'' wellbeing by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through regular communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Eased family concerns by offering emotional support and guidance on various aspects of home care management.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assistant in Nursing
LDK Senior Living
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents
- Utilized safe lifting techniques to transfer patients from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during times of distress
- Assessed patient needs and reported any changes in condition to appropriate staff members promptly
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Prompt and Assist with medications as per the guideline
PCA/AIN
We Care Staff Solution Agency
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide ongoing compassionate patient care for each client
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Assisted with mobility issues of safety hazards
- Developed personalized games and activities to engage client
- Assist with meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner in kitchen and also to feed the client
- Assist with patient transfer and ambulation
Housekeeper
Classic Residences Retirement Village
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Clean and stock rooms according to established quality standards; duties include replacing used towels and linen, making beds, vacuuming room carpet, washing floors, and restocking guestroom and bathroom items
- Assigned duties included restocking hotel rooms, cleaning windows, tracks, and bathroom surfaces, polishing all furniture and silverware, removing trash and replacing trash bags in assigned rooms, inspecting all room equipment, and reporting on maintenance issues
- Following a daily schedule of cleaning activities, including sweeping, moping, dusting and polishing
- Setting up and cleaned banquet and conference rooms
Education
ENROLLED NURSE IN DIPLOMA OF NURSING - Nursing
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
Burce, ACT06.2024
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Holmes Institute
Parliament, Melbourne09.2021
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT -
Melbourne City College
Melbourne, Southern Cross08.2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical procedures
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Advanced First Aid and CPR
- Working with Vulnerable People
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Timeline
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
LDK Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
Homecare Worker
Uniting Homecare
06.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant in Nursing
LDK Senior Living
05.2022 - 07.2024
PCA/AIN
We Care Staff Solution Agency
10.2021 - 06.2022
Housekeeper
Classic Residences Retirement Village
01.2020 - 08.2021
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT -
Melbourne City College
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Advanced First Aid and CPR
- Working with Vulnerable People
ENROLLED NURSE IN DIPLOMA OF NURSING - Nursing
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Holmes Institute
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