Rita Pokharel Poudel
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
AHPRA Registered Nurse with expertise in communication, interpersonal skills, nursing, and applied IT. Possessing a solid 20-year nursing career, I have gained valuable experience across multiple areas of the field. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and adapting to different healthcare settings, resulting in professional success. Committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care by utilizing extensive knowledge and skills in the nursing industry. Diligent Registered Nurse with strong academic background in higher education. Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging course materials that enhance student learning. Demonstrated effective communication and research skills that contribute to academic excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Theory clasess and clinical demonstration to UG and PG students.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Senior Instructor, Psychiatric Nursing
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of complex concepts across multiple subjects.
- Taught and demonstrated clinical nursing skills and patient care in lab and in bedside.
- Implemented project-based learning initiatives, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills in students.
- Improved overall student performance by implementing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Published research papers
Senior Staff Nurse, Gynaecology
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided direct patient care to women suffering from various Gynaecological problems, from child to elderly patients, antenatal, and postnatal mothers
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices while motivating them towards career advancement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by improving responsiveness to inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Staff Nurse, ED
United Mission to Nepal, Patan Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff Nurse, ICU
Hospital for Advanced Medicine and Surgery
10.2004 - 07.2005
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Staff Nurse, NICU/PICU
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
07.2003 - 10.2004
- Special care of neonates and Children
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Assistant in Nursing
Whiddon
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal08.2014
Bachelor’s - nursing, Hospital Nursing Major in Psychiatric Nursing
Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj Nursing Campus
Nepal12.2008
Diploma - Nursing
Tribhuvan University, Lalitpur Nursing Campus
Nepal04.2003
Ph.D. - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Mentoring students
- Time management
- Lecturing
- Classroom management
- Research
- Clinical demonstrations
Currentappointment
2018 to 2023 (on Leave since 2023), Assistant Professor, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Previousappointments
- 2015-2018, Senior Instructor, Psychiatric Nursing, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
- 2009-2011, Senior Staff Nurse, Gynaecology, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
- 2005-2006, Staff Nurse, ED, United Mission to Nepal, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur
- 2004-2005, Staff Nurse, ICU, Hospital for Advanced Medicine and Surgery
- 2003-2004, Staff Nurse, NICU/PICU, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Engagementgovernanceservice
- 2022-2023, Co-ordinator, BSc. Nursing Program, Management of different Teaching Learning, research and field activities of BSc. Nursing third and fourth year, Teaching rosters, field activities planning, exams planning, and planning and organising curricular teaching learning activities
- 2021, Undergraduate Hostel Warden, Management of student hostel and students, Management of hostel facilities and students of Nursing, Medicine and Dental colleges of BPKIHS, Dharan
Awards
- 2023, Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship, $31500 AUD p.a
- 2015, Netherlands Fellowship Program for short course in clinical epileptology, Two weeks Training, accommodation, daily allowances and return air ticket
Publications
- Shrestha E, Pokharel R, Mehta RS, Rai G, Ethical challenges faced by the healthcare workers to provide health service during COVID-19 pandemic, JBPKIHS, 2023, 6, 1, 14-19
- Pokharel R, Shah T, Lama S, Karki A, Shrestha S, Psychosocial responses to COVID-19 among nurses in two hospitals: a mixed method study at Eastern Nepal, Journal of Mental Health, 2022, 10.1080/09638237.2021.2022634
- Pokharel R, Poudel P, Lama S, Quality of life among caregivers of children with epilepsy: A cross-sectional study at Eastern Nepal, Epilepsia Open, 2021, 00:1–7, 10.1002/epi4.12449
- Pokharel R., Poudel P., Lama S., Thapa K., Sigdel R., Shrestha E., Burden and its Predictors among Caregivers of Patients with Epilepsy, J Epilepsy Res, 2020, 10, 1, 24-30, 10.14581/jer.20005
- Pokharel R, Lama S, Adhikari BR, Hopelessness and Suicidal Ideation among Patients with Depression and Neurotic Disorders Attending a Tertiary Care Centre at Eastern Nepal, J of Nepal Health Research Council, 2016, 14, 34, 173-9
Training
- 33rd International Epilepsy Congress, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand, 06/22/19 - 06/26/19
- 2nd Asia Pacific AIDS and Co-Infections Conference (APACC 2017), Hong Kong, China, 06/01/17 - 06/03/17
- 14th International Child Neurology Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 05/01/16 - 05/05/16
Professional Development
- 05/2024, SafeTALK Training for Trainer. LivingWorks Australia
- 05/2024, Applied Skills in Suicide training (ASIST) Suicide First Aid training. LivingWorks Australia
- 2022, Global mental health, University of Washington
- 2021, Training of Trainers on Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis Process in Health Research. Nepal Health Research Council
- 2020, Short course on Epidemiology. University of Washington
- 2015, SEIN Short Course on Clinical Epileptology, Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen in Nederlands (SEIN), Harleem, The Netherlands
- 2013, Clinical training in Psychiatric Nursing. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience- Bangalore, Karnataka India
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Whiddon
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
01.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Instructor, Psychiatric Nursing
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
01.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Staff Nurse, Gynaecology
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
11.2009 - 09.2011
Staff Nurse, ED
United Mission to Nepal, Patan Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2006
Staff Nurse, ICU
Hospital for Advanced Medicine and Surgery
10.2004 - 07.2005
Staff Nurse, NICU/PICU
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
07.2003 - 10.2004
Ph.D. - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Bachelor’s - nursing, Hospital Nursing Major in Psychiatric Nursing
Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj Nursing Campus
Diploma - Nursing
Tribhuvan University, Lalitpur Nursing Campus
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