SHEGARFA RAUF
Clyde,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in acute and primary care settings. Proficient in patient assessments, chronic disease management, Immunizations and health education. adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality patient care and improve health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Nurse
MONASH HEALTH
11.2024 - Current
- Provided patient assessments and care for chronic conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and hypertension management
- Administered immunization, IM/subcut injections, wound care, and minor procedures in collaboration with general practitioners
- Assisted in triage, health screenings, and monitoring of patient progress during follow-up visits
- Assisted with the management of appointments and follow-up care, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate services
Graduate Registered Nurse
MONASH HEALTH
11.2022 - Current
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions
COVID-19 Tester
MELBOURNE PATHOLOGY
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Doing PCR and respiratory testing on patient
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing
- Performed nasal swab effectively
- Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Nursing Placement
WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 09.2021
- 5 weeks placement in stroke unit
- Administered supervised prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patient charts by recording for and fluid intake and output
- Performed telemetry monitoring and conducted neurologic and full body assessments
- Worked closely with physical, occupational, and speech therapists
Assistant in Nursing
REGIS AGED CARE
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked on a part-time basis as AIN in Regis Elermore vale
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
- Organized and managed patient charts and files
Assistant in Nursing
ANGLICAN CARE
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Nursing Placement
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Five weeks of placement in Rankin Park day hospital provided rehabilitation services at john hunter hospital
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Communicated with my RN to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Nursing Placement
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Two weeks of Placement in Cambodia, worked alongside local staff conducting health assessments for children located on the Outskirts areas of Phnom Penh, which provided free health education and basic medical services to local communities
Nursing Placement
CALVARY MATER
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Two weeks placement in Calvary Mater hospital in Oncology Ward: Adult cancer treatment facilities for medical oncology consultations and treatment with intravenous chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy for all types of cancer
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation
Nursing Placement
WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Two weeks placement in Wollongong Mental Health inpatient Unit (ISH Mental Health)
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Nursing Placement
CALVARY MATER
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Two weeks placement in Hospice at Calvary Mater Hospital
- Specialist Palliative Care is provided to people with complex problems compounding their life-limiting illnesses
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
Nursing Placement
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Two weeks placement in John Hunter Hospital in Ward J3: Acute Care Colorectal/Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Unit
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
11.2022
NEWSTEP - Academic Literacies, Mathematics, Science for Nursing and Midwifery and Information Technology
University of Newcastle
11.2015
Certificate III - Spoken & Written English
Hunter Tafe
11.2014
Skills
- IV Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Product Transfusion and Collection
- Female Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Immunization administration
- Chronic disease management
- Health assessments
- Travel Immunisation
- Childhood immunisation
- Wound care
Certification
- Provide First Aid Certificate
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Driver's License
- Nurse Ambassador Program (Cancer Council)
Timeline
Practice Nurse
MONASH HEALTH
11.2024 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
MONASH HEALTH
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Placement
WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 09.2021
COVID-19 Tester
MELBOURNE PATHOLOGY
03.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant in Nursing
REGIS AGED CARE
08.2019 - 12.2020
Nursing Placement
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL
05.2019 - 05.2019
Nursing Placement
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2019 - 02.2019
Nursing Placement
CALVARY MATER
08.2018 - 08.2018
Nursing Placement
WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 05.2018
Nursing Placement
CALVARY MATER
03.2018 - 03.2018
Assistant in Nursing
ANGLICAN CARE
02.2018 - 07.2019
Nursing Placement
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 08.2016
NEWSTEP - Academic Literacies, Mathematics, Science for Nursing and Midwifery and Information Technology
University of Newcastle
Certificate III - Spoken & Written English
Hunter Tafe
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
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