Sharmila Singh
Benalla,VIC
Summary
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with more than 18 years of comprehensive hands-on experience working as a personal care assistant, enrolled nurse and registered nurse in age care setting, plus medical/surgical care in hospitals. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects to produce results that exceed expectations and drive patient goals and nursing plan objectives. As a Registered Nurse in age care, I have gained experience to provided interventions, treatments, and therapies such as medications, and monitor responses to treatment and care plans. Providing palliative care to patients and family by supporting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs. 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Age Care
Benalla Health
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Working as Team Leader In Charge
- Doing GP rounds, follow up with changes, notifying families and updating charts and documentations
Registered Nurse Surgical/Medical
Northeast Health
05.2022 - Current
- Professional Practice - Respond to any incidents, assessing, interventions and completing VHIMS
- Direct Critical and Acute Care Nursing-Assess/ responding to deteriorating patients and taking appropriate action as needed
- Providing palliative care to patients and family by supporting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs
- Team Leadership -Worked as team leader / in charge on weekends, afternoon shifts and public holidays
- Update Care plans and assessment
- Wound care / wound chart updates, follow up on wound progress
- Attending Doctor’s around with GP, follow up appointment and medications, images, and family consultations
- Work in consultation with the multidisciplinary team for the better outcome of the resident
- Works as a resident advocate, supervise and mentor EN’s and junior RN’s Attending admissions and discharge of patients Assessing and Managing Adult Pain Assessment of the Older Person Clinical Issues in the Care of the Older Person Continence Management Dementia Care Healthy Ageing Parkinson’s Care Case Management Nursing Plan Development Medical-Surgical Medication Administration Patient Care and Education Clinical/Management of Care General nursing duties AN-ACC skills
Registered Nurse (Pool)
North East Health
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Professional Practice Clinical/Management of Care General nursing duties Medication administration AN-ACC skills
Registered Nurse (Fixed Term – Medical Ward 2 & HAB)
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Professional Practice Clinical/Management of Care General nursing duties Medication administration
Enrolled Nurse (Casual - Acute Ward and Morrie Evans Wing)
Benalla Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Professional Practice Clinical/Management of Care General nursing duties Medication administration AN-ACC skills
Enrolled Nurse
Cooinda Residential Village
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Professional Practice Clinical Management of Care Undertaking assessment, care plans, progress notes and wound care
- Critical thinking and analysis Communication skills Team leading skills Teamwork
Personal Care Assistant
Cooinda Residential Village
07.2005 - 01.2017
- Assisting with Resident personal care Ensuring that Residents live in a safe and comfortable environment Being conversant with current infection control practices and OH&S policies
- Medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurse) -
Charles Darwin University
11.2021
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) -
Goulburn Ovens T.A.F.E
07.2016
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Goulburn Ovens T.A.F.E
07.2005
Affiliations
- AHPRA Registration, Victoria (Valid until 31/05/2023)
- Registration Number: NMW0002200717
Story
I migrated to Australia in 2003 from Fiji. In 2005 I started my journey as a personal carer at Cooinda Village Aged Care. In 2012, I commenced my studies in Enrolled Nursing at Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE in Benalla. I practiced as an Enrolled Nurse at Cooinda Village. In 2019 I commenced my Bachelor of Nursing through Charles Darwin University and completed it in November 2021. I am currently employed by Benalla Health as a Registered nurse at Morrie Evans and Casual Position at Northeast health in Surgical / Medical ward. I have found nursing extremely rewarding, and I hope to continue serving the community.
Skills Attributes
- 2-year Registered Nurse Experience
- 6 years’ experience as an Enrolled Nurse
- 13 years’ experience as a Personal Care Assistant
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Working with Children check
- Current Police Check
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Excellent Customer & Public Relation Skills
- Hard working & Self Motivated
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Victorian Driving Licence
References
- Ravneet Brar, Registered Nurse/ANUM – Medical Ward - Northeast Health, 0469 891 321, brarravneet92@gmail.com
- Angela McDonald, Registered Nurse– Surgical Ward - Northeast Health, 0478 778 469
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Age Care
Benalla Health
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Surgical/Medical
Northeast Health
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (Pool)
North East Health
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (Fixed Term – Medical Ward 2 & HAB)
Albury Wodonga Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
Enrolled Nurse (Casual - Acute Ward and Morrie Evans Wing)
Benalla Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Cooinda Residential Village
07.2017 - 06.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Cooinda Residential Village
07.2005 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurse) -
Charles Darwin University
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) -
Goulburn Ovens T.A.F.E
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Goulburn Ovens T.A.F.E
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