Sarika Sharma
Kambah,ACT
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in aged care facilities/various hospitals delivering high-quality care to patients. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
• Uniting Mirinjani Nursing Home, Weston, ACT
Canberra, ACT
02.2021 - Current
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN
Uniting Amala Gordon
Canberra, ACT
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
RN
Goodwin Aged Care Facility, Farrer
Canberra, ACT
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN
Uniting Aged Care, Bowden Brae
Sydney, NSW
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
CSE/RN
Willoughby Retirement Village Council
Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
CSE
Dougherty Apartmets
Sydney, NSW
02.2016 - 07.2020
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Of Nursing
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney, NSW12-2019
High School Diploma -
TAFE
Kingswood, NSW12-2017
Certificate III In Aged Care - Nursing
TAFE
Kingswood, NSW12-2015
Science Education
Goldengate International College
Kathmandu, Nepal01-2014
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Wound Care
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Health care consultation
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Check-Ins
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care planning
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient Counseling
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient discharging
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Clinical Information System Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Goodwin Aged Care Facility, Farrer
11.2021 - 04.2024
RN
Uniting Amala Gordon
04.2021 - 11.2024
RN
• Uniting Mirinjani Nursing Home, Weston, ACT
02.2021 - Current
RN
Uniting Aged Care, Bowden Brae
09.2020 - 01.2021
CSE/RN
Willoughby Retirement Village Council
02.2018 - 12.2020
CSE
Dougherty Apartmets
02.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Of Nursing
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
TAFE
Certificate III In Aged Care - Nursing
TAFE
Science Education
Goldengate International College
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