SHEETAL SHAH
Melbourne
Summary
I am a caring, compassionate and responsible Registered nurse with a strong commitment to providing quality and person centred care to clients/patients with maximum respect and dignity. I am an effective team player and can adapt to flexible work schedules whilst maintaining good interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health (In-patient Psychiatric Unit)
02.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques
- Delivered outstanding and high quality care to clients
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
- Administered medications, including schedule 8 & 4 medications and treatment to residents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices
- Observed and reported client's conditions, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each client and connected to optimal providers and care
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health (Community)
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health(PARC- Prevention and Recovery Center)
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources for a 10 bed facility
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Assisted in wound dressing.
Personal Care Assistant
Aged Care Services
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between providers
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs while maintaining a high standard of care delivery
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized care tailored to individual needs
- Enhanced patient recovery through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Master of Nursing Science: Nursing -
The University of Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, VIC02.2021
Skills
- Patient Discharge
- Patient education and counselling
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient care planning
- Patient Counselling
- Physical assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse-division 1
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Police Clearance
Clinicalplacements
- Williamstown Hospital, Emergency Department, 30 days, Sept-Oct-2022
- St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Acute/Medical/Surgical- Gastrointestinal Ward, 20 days, May-Jun 2022
- North-Western Mental Health (Sunshine Hospital), Aged person's Mental Health, 20 days, Jan-Feb-2022
- St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Acute/Medical/Surgical: Orthopedics ward, 15 days, Nov-Dec-2021
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Subacute: Aged care- AC4) Parkville campus, 15 days, Jun-Jul 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health (Community)
05.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health(PARC- Prevention and Recovery Center)
02.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health (In-patient Psychiatric Unit)
02.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Aged Care Services
07.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Nursing Science: Nursing -
The University of Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia
- Registered Nurse-division 1
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Police Clearance
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