SHANIAH BALA
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dependable and skilled Registered Nurse bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge and judgment. Delivers quality, patient centered care with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Thrives in a team environment, where I work towards delivering treatment in an equitable manner. Versed in EMR charting, infection prevention and Joint Commission Standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barwon Health
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide effective treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Mentored junior nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Grampians Health
03.2024 - Current
- Provided quality and compassionate emergency medical care to up to 15 patients/shift
- Coordinated and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat critical care patients across the age and acuity spectrum
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort
- Recognising and escalating care for deteriorating patients in a timely manner
Customer Service Representative
Kmart
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Enduring leadership roles and prioritisation skills by supervising 4 team members, while completing designated tasks in a timely manner
- Assured strong rapport with team. Allowed for a positive customer experience
- Developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written when handling a large capacity of customers
Student Registered Nurse
Deakin University
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Obtaining 800 hours of Nursing experiences around Victoria
- Insight on multiple health organisation’s policies and procedures, strengthening my understanding and decision-making skills in a healthcare setting
- Working in a range of inpatient environments; acute and urgent care, theatre, mental health, cardiac, subacute, medical and surgical. Strengthen ability to care for a variety of presentation and acuity levels
Swim Instructor
BlueFit Health Club
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Taught 5 participants of different ages and swimming abilities through camp lessons, group lessons and private lessons
- Strengthened prioritisation, decision-making and multitasking skills by instructing and adjusting weekly lesson plan to individual needs of students
- Provided a safe and welcoming environment where I developed a strong rapport with my students. This ensured they complied with my class instructions, safe swimming and facility rules
- Maintained positive environment in class by communicating progress with each swimmer's parent
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
Basic Life Support Certification -
Barwon Health
Geelong, VIC03-2025
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Catholic Regional College
Melton West, VIC11.2020
ECG Advanced
Barwon Heath
Geelong, VIC05-2025
Paediatric Nursing
Barwon Health
Geelong 09-2025
Self Defence Course
Barwon Health
Geelong 07-2025
Skills
- Task Prioritisation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork Abilities
- Primary and Secondary Survey
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Barwon Health
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Grampians Health
03.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
BlueFit Health Club
03.2020 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Kmart
11.2018 - 01.2024
Student Registered Nurse
Deakin University
06.2018 - 11.2023
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Catholic Regional College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Basic Life Support Certification -
Barwon Health
ECG Advanced
Barwon Heath
Paediatric Nursing
Barwon Health
Self Defence Course
Barwon Health