SAJANA (SAJ) ADHIKARI

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
• Repositioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels as per the directive.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Supported residents with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness by adhering to the aged care quality standards.
• Used AutumnCare to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of residents.
• Maintained frequent supervision of residents requiring palliative care who are unable to call for assistance.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books using icare software.
• Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Answered call bells and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment as per the care plan.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Employed mobility devices and manual handling equipments to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
• Assisted the residents with challenging behaviors, by participation in the development and implementation of an individually designed management plan.
• Contributed to ACFI documentation as per the scope of practice.

General Psychiatry and Geriatric Unit

• Interacted (1:1) appropriately with clients in the unit.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
• Conducted Mental Status Examination on clients under supervision.
• Assisted group activities, therapies and recreation programs.
• Performed admission and discharge procedures under supervision.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
• Observed Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures.
• Successfully wrote progress notes using SOAPE framework and participated in clinical handover.
• Took patient load and became responsible to the physical and emotional needs of the patients independently.
• Administered medications to patients with RN buddies following policy and procedures.
• Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
• Identified the signs and symptoms associated with several psychiatric disorders.

DPU - Theatre - PACU

• Conducted baseline neurovascular observations for signs of post-operative complications.
• Assisted patients with the admission and prepared them for the surgeries, both physically and emotionally.
• Safely prepared and managed the delivery of Intravenous Fluids, including hanging, priming, calculating and setting the rate under RN's supervision.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
• Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
• Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
• Monitored the post operative patients, recognized their needs and acted accordingly.
• Observed numerous major surgeries in the theatre and scrubbed with RN buddies in few cases.
• Assisted theatre team as a scout nurse and learned different skills required to be a theatre nurse.

3 West - Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and Critical Care Unit (CCU)

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses with RN buddies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients under direct supervision.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Performed ECGs on cardiac patients and closely monitored the patients with telemetry in-situ.
• Participated in the care, management and removal of under-water seal chest drains.
• Performed IDC insertion on patients and collected specimen for urine MCS.

8A North - ENT/Maxillofacial Surgery

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections under direct supervision and monitored responses.
• Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols of hospital.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies for possible adverse events.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Became confident in performing vital signs and neurological observations with minimal supervision.
• Provided wound care and performed simple dressings with registered nurses.
• Became familiar with the commonly used drugs in the ward and their common side effects.
• Assisted nurses in critical patient care based on my scope of practice.

• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records under supervision.
• Performed comprehensive assessment, developmental checks and measurements on infants and toddlers with RN buddies.
• Provided health education on self-care, breastfeeding and child care to the breastfeeding mothers.
• Developed knowledge on strategies and guidelines to support mothers in coping with child sleep and settling issues.
• Explored the role of child health nurses in supporting breastfeeding mothers and promoting optimal sleep in infants and young children.
• Performed hearing and visual assessment on children using screening tool.
• Learnt and understood the usage of Edinburgh Postnatal depression scale (EPDS).
• Accurately monitored and interpreted the physical growth of infants and young children using best practice techniques.

• Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with all residents.
• Provided direct care, hygiene cares and ADL's for residents of high, low and specialized dementia care.
• Monitored and assessed health of residents under supervision.
• Documented resident care records accurately and reported on patient care.
• Ensured safe and clean working environment through making beds, using safe manual handling techniques and appropriate clinical hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Participated in handover of patients using ISBAR tool to other allied health staff.
• Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
• Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Cared for each patient according to the care plan and RNs' instructions.