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Rohan Reddy Rapolu

Carey Bay,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in patient care and safety, honed at Contract Care Recruitment and other reputable healthcare facilities. Expert in medication administration and vital signs assessments, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes and providing top-notch care.

Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members.

Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant In Nursing

Contract Care Recruitment
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Assistant In Nursing

E4 HealthCare
CentralCoast/Newcastle, NSW
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.

Kitchen Hand

Contract Care Recruitment
Portland, VIC
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
  • Followed recipes accurately while adhering to portion control standards.
  • Stocked shelves with food supplies, such as canned goods and dry ingredients.
  • Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
  • Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
  • Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
  • Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
  • Served food during catered events or banquets as requested by supervisors or chefs.
  • Restocked condiments on tables throughout restaurant dining room.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
  • Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
  • Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
  • Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
  • Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
  • Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.

Undegraduate Student Nurse

BEH: Emergency Department (Belmont Hospital) AM
Belmont, NSW
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
  • Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, collecting specimens.
  • Performed basic nursing skills including wound dressing changes and catheter insertion and removal.
  • Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings.
  • Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
  • Administered prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and procedures while ensuring accuracy in dosage calculations.
  • Interacted with patients to provide emotional support, comfort and reassurance.
  • Identified potential safety risks among patients requiring additional monitoring or intervention.
  • Identified significant changes or high-risk situations in patients' progress of treatment.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Assistant In Nursing

Caring 4 You
Newcastle/Central Coast NSW
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Supported needs of 100 + residents under long-term care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Delivered high-quality care to all types patients throughout aged care facilities.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Undergraduate Student Nurse

L5 General Medical (Manning Rural ReferralHospital
Taree, NSW
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to develop individualized plans of care.
  • Applied knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated patients about their health condition, treatment options, medications.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan of care changes.
  • Maintained a safe environment through proper infection control practices.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and healthcare team members.
  • Assisted physicians with medical examinations and treatments procedures.
  • Prioritized a patient load of 2 efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient safety.
  • Provided quality patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.

Undergraduate Student Nurse

Dementia Unit Hammond Care AM/NS
Cardiff, NSW
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Documented progress notes for patients when assessment and patient care is attended
  • Preserved patient dignity and minimize discomfort whilst carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, wound dressing, emptying catheter, toileting and bathing
  • Assessed vitals including blood pressure, temperature and blood sugar levels accurately, noted information and reported major changes to nursing staff consistently
  • Assisted patients with daily activity such as meals, hygiene, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming
  • Documented progress notes for patients when assessment and patient care is attended.

Education

Bachelors In Nursing -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12.2023

High School Diploma -

TAFE NSW Gosford
Gosford, NSW
11-2018

Skills

  • Medication Administration; Pharmacology; Oral/IM/IV/SC/Rectal/SL/BUC
  • Vital Signs/Assessments
  • Removing IV Catheter And IV Cannula, sterilising both
  • Documentation And Charting
  • Physically fit and able to lift patients
  • Toileting/Grooming/Feeding And Bathing Assistance
  • Care Plans Management/Treatment
  • Patient Care & Safety
  • Patient Advocacy and Support
  • Communication
  • Fluid Monitoring
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Infection Control
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • IV Insertion
  • Diagnostic Tests Evaluations; Bladder Scans/ ECG's/ VBG's/ BLOODS
  • Patient Diagnosis/Evaluation of treatment
  • Anatomy/Physiology of Organ Systems
  • Pharmacology/Pharmcokinetics/Dynamics
  • Diabetes Management/Treatment; hyper/hypoglycaemia control
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient care
  • Medical terminology
  • Electronic charting
  • Collecting specimens
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Quick problem solver
  • Compassionate

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Australia (05/2019 - Present)
  • Hand Hygiene (05/2019 - Present)
  • Nursing/Midwifery Online Learning modules
  • NDIS orientation completion
  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID012 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid (01/2024 - Present)
  • Bachelors In Nursing University Of Newcastle

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English fluent, Telugu fluent

Timeline

Kitchen Hand

Contract Care Recruitment
08.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant In Nursing

Contract Care Recruitment
01.2024 - Current

Assistant In Nursing

E4 HealthCare
11.2023 - Current

Undegraduate Student Nurse

BEH: Emergency Department (Belmont Hospital) AM
11.2023 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Student Nurse

L5 General Medical (Manning Rural ReferralHospital
04.2023 - 05.2023

Assistant In Nursing

Caring 4 You
01.2022 - 11.2023

Undergraduate Student Nurse

Dementia Unit Hammond Care AM/NS
03.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelors In Nursing -

University of Newcastle

High School Diploma -

TAFE NSW Gosford
Rohan Reddy Rapolu