Sangeeta Gogoi

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (Division 1) with recent graduation in Nursing. Equipped with strong clinical skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care. Experienced in acute, community, and aged care settings, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Clinical Placement – Cabrini Malvern, 3W General Medical/Geriatric Ward (2025-04-22 – 2025-05-04)
• Key Learnings & Skills Gained:
• Developed clinical assessment and reasoning skills, including head-to-toe assessments and interpretation of patient data.
• Gained proficiency in ISOBAR handover, ensuring clear, structured, and safe communication of patient information.
• Enhanced person-centered care by recognizing the impact of co-morbidities on acute illness and adjusting care accordingly.
• Monitored and escalated clinical changes, e.g., hyperglycaemia management in diabetic patients, preventing complications like DKA.
• Practiced infection control and patient dignity, responding compassionately to patients’ personal care needs.
• Strengthened time management and prioritization skills in a busy ward environment.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, promoting continuity of care and patient safety.
• Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and compassionate care, receiving positive feedback from staff and patients’ families.
• Clinical Placement – Healthscope Holmesglen Private Hospital (2025-06-02 – 2025-06-27)
• Wards: HDU – Recovery (PACU), DOSA, Theatre
• Gained hands-on experience in perioperative nursing, including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care.
• Developed proficiency in monitoring and documenting vital signs, managing pain, and recognizing post-operative complications.
• Administered and monitored opioid analgesia, enhancing understanding of pain management and patient safety.
• Performed pre-operative assessments, collected patient histories, and provided reassurance to enhance patient advocacy.
• Built confidence in patient education, including post-op care instructions and discharge planning.
• Observed and assisted in airway management, deepening knowledge of anesthesia and emergency response.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including anesthetists, surgeons, scrub and scout nurses, highlighting teamwork in high-pressure situations.
• Developed strong communication skills for patient handovers, interdisciplinary coordination, and patient support.
• Enhanced critical thinking and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Gained insight into the importance of maintaining sterile environments and supporting surgical workflows.
• Community Placement | GP Clinic - Keys Medical Center & Greens Medical Center, 2025-03 – 2025-03 (160 hrs)
• Administered immunizations and vaccinations
• Assisted in minor procedures (ear syringing, Mirena & Implanon insertions, iron infusions)
• Provided wound care, dressing & suture removal
• Prepared GPMPs, TCAs, EPC referrals under Medicare
• Educated patients on wound care, vaccination & medication management
• Acute Placement | Cabrini Private Hospital (Cardiac Ward), 2024-02 – 2024-02 (80 hrs)
• Managed cardiac patients recovering from surgical procedures
• Experience in ECG interpretation and emergency procedures
• Participated in MET calls and Code Blue situations
• Mental Health Placement | Monash Mental Health, 2024-01 – 2024-02 (160 hrs)
• Therapeutic communication & patient assessment
• De-escalation techniques & managing distressed patients
• Acute Placement | Monash Hospital (Nephrology & Gastroenterology), 2023-07 – 2023-08 (80 hrs)
• Delivered patient-centred care with empathy
• Gained critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Aged Care Placement | BlueCross Malvern Aged Care, 2023-07 (80 hrs)
• Fostered empathy, patience, and communication in elderly care
• Developed knowledge in gerontology & person-centred approaches
• Sub-Acute Placement | Saint John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital, 2022-11 – 2022-12 (80 hrs)
• Vital signs monitoring & wound care
• Professional documentation & progress notes
• Pathology Placement | Barry Road Medical Centre, 2021-12 (35 hrs)
• Pathology collection, infection control, and ECGs
• Practical experience in venepuncture & patient management