RUFINA SHRESTHA
Herdsmans Cove,TAS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in a 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE Level 2, Surgical
HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented new training initiatives for surgical team members to align procedures with standards and best-in-class operational processes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tasmanian Health Service
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Assessed the extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritise and establish medical procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Calvary Health Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
LAWRENCE HARGRAVE PRIVATE HOSPITAL, REHAB
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Medical Staffing Solutions
07.2020 - 02.2021
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, Float Pool
Wollongong Private Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in cardiac ward
- Deployed to ICU, surgical ward, orthopaedics, medical ward when needed.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
HERITAGE CARE
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
HUNTERS HILL PRIVATE HOSPITAL, REHAB
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Acute medical surgical and rehabilitation ward.
Education
Graduate Diploma Acute Care Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Hobart09.2024
Certificate in Acute Care Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS09.2023
Nurse Immuniser -
Australian College of Nursing
Online 02.2021
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY oF WOLLONGONG
Wollongong, NSW12.2020
Critical Care Course -
Medcast
Online01.2020
DIPLOMA -
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Sydney, NSW01.2019
Diploma - Science, Biology, Physics
National Integrated College
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2016
Skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Medical Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Protocols
- Staffing Requirements
- Competency-Based Education
- Wound Care
- Precepting
Certification
- Working towards Certificate in education and training in healthcare settings.
- Working towards certificate in Emergency nursing specialization
- Advance Live support Training - 3 hours
- IV cannulation-3 hours
- Nurse immunisation- 30 days
- All hospital mandatory training- 6 hours
ANMF membership
167748
Working with vulnerable people check
211354949
Languages
English
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Interests
Travelling, walks, music, cooking
References
Prabhash Thottathusseril Prakasan
0422810275
prabhashtp25@gmail.com
prabhash.thottathusserilprakasan@healthscope.com.au
Level 2 Nurse Surgical Ward
Hobart Private Hospital
Tom Macintosh
thickskin-humour@hotmail.com
tom.macintosh@healthscope.com.au
0484622224
Level 2 Nurse Surgical Ward
Hobart Private Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tasmanian Health Service
10.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Calvary Health Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
REGISTERED NURSE Level 2, Surgical
HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL
02.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
LAWRENCE HARGRAVE PRIVATE HOSPITAL, REHAB
12.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Medical Staffing Solutions
07.2020 - 02.2021
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, Float Pool
Wollongong Private Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
HUNTERS HILL PRIVATE HOSPITAL, REHAB
06.2019 - 06.2020
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
HERITAGE CARE
01.2017 - 04.2021
Graduate Diploma Acute Care Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Certificate in Acute Care Nursing - Nursing
University of Tasmania
Nurse Immuniser -
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY oF WOLLONGONG
Critical Care Course -
Medcast
DIPLOMA -
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Diploma - Science, Biology, Physics
National Integrated College
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