Sarita Poudel
Charlestown,NSW
Summary
As a Clinical Care Manager in aged care, I have consistently led initiatives to improve the quality of care, ensuring the well-being and safety of residents. I introduced person-centered care models that fostered a compassionate and supportive environment, enhancing both resident engagement and their overall quality of life. Through my leadership, I ensured full compliance with all relevant care standards and successfully guided the team through multiple accreditation processes. My focus on creating a collaborative, resident-centered culture has driven positive outcomes for residents, families, and staff alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Manager
Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community
Sandgate, NSW
03.2022 - Current
- Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans for elderly residents based on comprehensive assessments.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical care and ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulations.
- Coordinate and manage care for residents with complex health needs, including chronic conditions and palliative care.
- Supervise and support nursing and care staff to ensure best practices in care delivery.
- Monitor residents’ health status and adjust care plans as necessary in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate communication between residents, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conduct regular assessments to ensure residents’ care needs are met and documented accurately.
- Ensure medication management and administration is conducted safely and according to protocols.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and caring environment for residents, focusing on dignity and quality of life.
- Lead case conferences and care planning meetings with staff and families to discuss resident care.
- Conduct audits and participate in quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care.
- Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for care staff.
- Address and resolve resident or family concerns related to clinical care and services.
- Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and manage risk assessments.Facilitate transitions of care, such as hospital discharges or palliative care coordination.
Registered Nurse
Warringah Medical and Dental Practice
Brookvale, NSW
10.2021 - 02.2022
Care Manager
Manly Hillside Care Community
North Manly
01.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (Full time + Care Assessment Officer)
Manly Hillside Care Community
North Manly
09.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Estia Health
Manly Vale
05.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Hardi Aged Care
Manly Vale
03.2018 - 09.2018
Education
Diploma In Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management
Academy of Health Care
11.2023
ACIPC Foundations Of Infection Prevention &Control - Infection Prevention And Control
Australasian College
12.2022
Master of Nursing Practice -
University of New England
Armidale11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences
Bangalore2014
Skills
- Listening
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Therapeutic Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Supervision
- Delegation
- Problem solving
- MS Office
- Excel
- Internet
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Mentoring and training
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Managerial experience
- Team Management
- Staff Supervision
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, NMW0002172803
- Registered Nurse, Nepal Nursing Council, 31474, 2015
Referees
- Caroline Chokururama, Facility Manager, Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community Phone-0444 529 215 Email- Caroline. Chokururama@calvarycare.org.au
- Michelle Kearns, Quality Manager, Calvary Retirement Community Phone-0419 263 941 Email- Michelle. Kearns@calvarycare.org.au
- Xiao Xiao, Clinical Care Coordinator, Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community Phone-0413 681 769 Email- xiao.xiao@calvarycare.org.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Sport
- Travelling
- Reading
Professionalplacements
- Bupa Aged Care Facility, Armidale, NSW
- Tamara Private Hospital, Tamworth, NSW
- Calvary Mental Health, Waratah, NSW
- Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, NSW
- Orange Health Service, Orange, NSW
- Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW
Timeline
Clinical Care Manager
Calvary St Joseph's Retirement Community
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Warringah Medical and Dental Practice
10.2021 - 02.2022
Care Manager
Manly Hillside Care Community
01.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (Full time + Care Assessment Officer)
Manly Hillside Care Community
09.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Estia Health
05.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Hardi Aged Care
03.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Nursing Practice -
University of New England
Diploma In Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management
Academy of Health Care
ACIPC Foundations Of Infection Prevention &Control - Infection Prevention And Control
Australasian College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences