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SHAILAZA NEUPANE

Gledswood Hills,NSW

Summary

Dedicated clinical nurse consultant with experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert at patient care planning, colleague communication and administering direct patient care. Compassionate patient advocate and quick-thinking problem solver with excellent judgment. Skilled at evaluating processes and Implementing best practices and using clinical data to improve delivery of care. Offering background in both hospital- acute ,subacute and community settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Consultant Rehabilitation

Campbelltown hospital -SWSLHD
Campbelltown.
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided support to nurses who were struggling with complex cases or challenging situations.
  • Conducted educational sessions for nurses, medical students and other healthcare professionals on relevant topics.
  • Provided clinical guidance to nursing staff on patient care and management.
  • Actively participated in the development of policies related to nursing practice and patient safety initiatives.
  • Assessed patients' condition, developed plans of care and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Provided patients and carers with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
  • Facilitated communication by providing information and counseling to families.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
  • Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
  • Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers or case managers.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency and stay updated on healthcare advancements.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education and referrals to community resources.
  • Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish healthcare needs and nursing care plans.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade2 (Rehabilitation)

St Vincent's Health
Sydney, NSW
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
  • Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with patients, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
  • Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
  • Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
  • Maintained quality care systems and national quality standards.
  • Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
  • Educated patients about treatment care plans.
  • Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
  • Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
  • Facilitated communication by providing information and counseling to families.
  • Completed comprehensive physical evaluations to prioritize treatments and make effective nursing assignments.
  • Monitored daily performance and patient outcomes to maintain quality assurance.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Managed patients admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.

Trainer and Assessor(casual)

Trainer, Australian Harbour International College
Sydney, NSW
08.2019 - Current
  • Documented participant attendance, engagement and progress.
  • Delivered in-depth, valuable face to face training sessions to certificate IV in ageing support and diploma of nursing students both in-person and via teleconferencing systems.
  • Produced training materials to engage and educate individuals.
  • Administered course content, schedules and attendance utilizing learning management system (LMS).
  • Maintained strong knowledge of clinical education by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.
  • Leveraged simulations, team exercises and group discussions to increase training program engagement.
  • Documented training activities and changes to analyze program effectiveness.

Registered Nurse Casual

Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional and psychological support.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Clinical Nurse Specialist(Community)

ParaQuad Australia
Newington , NSW
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
  • Developed and implemented effective care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
  • Monitored and coordinated daily patient care activities, including medical review, health screenings.
  • Supervised team of support workers in delivery of care for people living with various neurological disabilities such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy.
  • Used dynamic communication and effective leadership to liaise between management, clinical staff and community.
  • Developed training programs for support workers on spinal cord injury and various procedures such as bowel care, bladder care,pressure injury and management to bolster knowledge in the field and increase quality patient care.
  • Assessed new support workers with standard evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
  • Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
  • Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
  • Conducted needs assessments in simulated work environment to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
  • Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
  • Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
  • Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
  • Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
  • Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.

Registered Nurse(Spinal Acute/Rehab)

Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick, NSW
03.2014 - 03.2020
  • Participated in continuing education programs and nursing workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Utilized Patient Electronic medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to spinal patients in Spinal ward
  • Provided training and supervision to new and junior nurses in spinal ward
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Cared for patients recovering from various surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Registered Nurse(medical /surgical )

Cessnock District Hospital
Huntervalley
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, seizure.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
  • Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
  • Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes.
  • Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
  • Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
  • Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
  • Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
  • Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
  • Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
  • Attended all the required trainings and in-services such as basic life support, complex wound care workshop, palliative care and Niki pump setup, falls prevention, safe medication administration, handling schedule 8 and 4 drugs in the hospital.

Undergraduate Nurse

Westmead Hospital
Westmead, NSW
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
  • Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
  • Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
  • Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves and documented intake for medical records.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
  • Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
  • Cared for patients in assigned units in line with nursing process

Assistant in Nursing

Willows Nursing Home
Ashfield, NSW
02.2010 - 12.2012
  • Carried out basic nursing job such as helping elderly with hygiene, feeding, manual handling, toileting, reporting to senior nurses on the floor and documentation.
  • Managed mentally challenged elderly.
  • Membership:.
  • The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA).
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Provided basic care by assisting residents with bathing/ grooming, changing bedding and preparing meals.

Education

Certificate 4 in training and assessment -

2019

Master of Brain and Mind Sciences - Fundamental Neuroscience

The University of Sydney (Sydney Medical School)
2016

Bachelor of Nursing - medical, surgical and mental health nursing

Australian Catholic University
2012

Graduate Certificate in Community And Primary Health Care Nursing - Nursing

Australian College of Nursing
Sydney,NSW

Certificate in clinical education (2020) -

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Presentations and demonstrations
  • Course development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Training initiatives
  • Health plan creation
  • Policy development
  • Patient care delivery
  • Quality improvements
  • Nursing education
  • Nursing supervision
  • Decision-making
  • Computer technology-Ms word,Excel, Powerpoint
  • Australian drivers license
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Professional Networking
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Care Coordination
  • EMR Systems

Additional Information

  • Nationality: Citizen of Australia
  • Background: Nepalese

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Consultant Rehabilitation

Campbelltown hospital -SWSLHD
07.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade2 (Rehabilitation)

St Vincent's Health
08.2021 - 07.2023

Clinical Nurse Specialist(Community)

ParaQuad Australia
08.2020 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse Casual

Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2021

Trainer and Assessor(casual)

Trainer, Australian Harbour International College
08.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse(Spinal Acute/Rehab)

Prince of Wales Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse(medical /surgical )

Cessnock District Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2014

Undergraduate Nurse

Westmead Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2012

Assistant in Nursing

Willows Nursing Home
02.2010 - 12.2012

Certificate 4 in training and assessment -

Master of Brain and Mind Sciences - Fundamental Neuroscience

The University of Sydney (Sydney Medical School)

Bachelor of Nursing - medical, surgical and mental health nursing

Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Community And Primary Health Care Nursing - Nursing

Australian College of Nursing

Certificate in clinical education (2020) -

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