Reshma Gurung
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
11.2023 - Current
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Enrolled Nurse
Southern Cross Aged Care-The lodge
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Plan nursing care and assessments in consultation with residents, significant others, and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
- Make relevant observations, maintain records, and reports promptly & effectively
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for residents
- Administer medications and tracked dosages as per the chart and documentation
- Perform clinical care skills working within scope of practice
- Educated residents, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention
- Advocated for residents by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
- Counselled residents and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
Personal Are Assistant
Southern Cross Aged Care
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Care Assistant
McKenzie Aged Care- Newmans on the Park
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist the nursing staff to lift and turn bedridden patients
- Help to shower, bathe and shave patients while supervised by a registered nurse
- Assist consumers with dressing and eating
- Supervise and arrange activities to enhance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Provide companionship and support during daily activities for sick or aged people
- Observe and report any changes in the consumer’s condition and report any complaints about care to a supervisor
Housekeeping Assistant
McKenzie Aged care- Charlesbrook
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Deliver quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests
- Handle equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution
- Use time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines
- Supervise supplies in inventory and submit reorder requests
Casual Food Service Assistant
Gymea Bay Aged Care
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided excellent customer service and achieved a high rate of client satisfaction and retention
- Assisted with food preparations prior to service
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
- Placed orders for necessary goods such as food, kitchen tools, and cleaning products
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
Think Education (Torrens University)
01.2023
Masters in Professional Accounting - undefined
Holmes Institute
01.2021
Skills
- Communication in professional manner
- Ability to follow rules, regulations and procedures
- Flexible
- Time management
- Friendly, Positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Knowledge of FBC, using and implementing care plans
- Ability to work as a part of the team
- Computer skills
- Can work under pressure
Training And Certificates
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Manual Handling (Torrens University)
- First Aid (CPR First Aid Training Adelaide)
- Blood safe certificate (Torrens University)
- Dementia Training: Problem solving approach to behaviors (Dementia Australia)
- DHS (NDIS check, working with children check, vulnerable & aged people)
- Current Police Check
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
SA Health
11.2023 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Southern Cross Aged Care-The lodge
06.2023 - 01.2024
Personal Are Assistant
Southern Cross Aged Care
01.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant
McKenzie Aged Care- Newmans on the Park
01.2021 - 12.2021
Housekeeping Assistant
McKenzie Aged care- Charlesbrook
02.2018 - 09.2021
Casual Food Service Assistant
Gymea Bay Aged Care
09.2017 - 01.2018
Masters in Professional Accounting - undefined
Holmes Institute
Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
Think Education (Torrens University)
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