Sarita Gurung

As a Registered Nurse in aged care, I am dedicated in providing high-quality nursing care to elderly residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. My responsibilities include administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, conducting regular health assessments, and updating care plans accordingly. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, I ensure holistic care for residents, providing support and education to both residents and their families regarding health conditions and care plans. In emergency situations, I respond promptly, providing immediate and appropriate medical interventions. I am committed to maintaining accurate medical records and documentation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in aged care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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.

• DIVRS Preston, 3 weeks, April - May 05 23, Developed an understanding of the community health and mental needs of people with diverse cultural backgrounds. Running programs to promote healthy living, disease prevention and necessary medical treatment out of the hospital setting. Learned diverse nursing roles and the importance of cultural safety when working with people of a different demographic. Active participation in debriefing sessions and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Austin Health, 3 weeks, March – April 2023, Assisted in caring for a critically ill patient with ventilation, refined critical thinking skills and problem-solving and acute care skills. Conducted regular, and comprehensive patient assessments making thorough progress notes and continuous detailed ISBAR handover practice. Safe IV therapies practice under supervision and revising hospital guidelines before administration.
• The Alfred Health, 3 weeks, September - October 2022, Developed an understanding of focused neurological assessment and providing safe care. Build effective communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams and be able to escalate patient deterioration. Learned time management and developed a daily nursing planner based on the care needs under supervision. Safe medication practice under supervision. Active participation in ISBAR handover for two patients.
• Epworth Eastern, 2 weeks, Aug 2022, Reassuring patients and keeping them engaged throughout the session. Developed an understanding of the need for dialysis for patients based on their medical condition. Learned about different medications and their importance for dialysis patients. Continuous vital monitoring and correct documentation, active participation in handover.
• The Austin Health, 2 weeks, June 2022, Developed an understanding of the pathophysiology of various heart conditions and the ability to link them with the patient's situation. Safe medication practice following the rights of medication under supervision. Understanding of checking blood results before medication administration. Understanding of hospital policies for different procedures.
• Assiss Centre Aged Care, 2 weeks, June 2022, Working closely with patients with Dementia and learning therapeutic and non-verbal communication skills for agitated patients. Developed critical thinking skills and ways to manage difficult behaviours. Learned basic skills such as checking BGL, manual B.P, UA, and Skin assessment interpreted and reported accordingly.