Sanjana Ashokan
Dubbo,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant providing high-quality caring for patients. Passionate about helping patients stay active, healthy and independent through a holistic approach to caring. Proven track record of quickly developing trustful relationships with patients and their families while providing quality nursing services. Delivers direct care to patients as directed by RN in charge. Maintains patient comfort and safety by following departmental policies and procedures and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Baptist Care
Dubbo , NSW
12.2024 - Current
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Assistant in Nursing
Advantaged Care
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Aged Care Worker
The Jesmond Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new policies and procedures.
Aged Care Worker
Better in Home Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
Assistant in Nursing
The Old Age Village
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Assistant in Nursing
Karunalayam
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Diploma of Community Services
IIET
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
SE Training Pty Ltd
Diploma in Nursing Assistant
MIMS
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Activity Planning
- Care Plan Adherence
- Community activities
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Baptist Care
12.2024 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Advantaged Care
05.2024 - 12.2024
Aged Care Worker
The Jesmond Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
Aged Care Worker
Better in Home Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant in Nursing
The Old Age Village
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant in Nursing
Karunalayam
03.2017 - 12.2021
Diploma of Community Services
IIET
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
SE Training Pty Ltd
Diploma in Nursing Assistant
MIMS