Shilpa Chandel
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, infection control, and health education. Committed to delivering compassionate care and collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cumberlandview aged care
wheelers hills, VIC
01.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in aged care facility.
- Administered medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
- Educated residents and families on health management practices.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within facility.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Personal care assistant (Meds competent)
Cumberlandview aged care
Wheelers Hills, VIC
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided personal care and support to elderly residents daily.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents at all times.
- Documented care routines and communicated changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care plans effectively.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tertiary hospitals in India
India
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns in a specialized unit.
- Educated parents on infant care and health management in the NICU environment.
- Assisted in procedures and interventions while maintaining sterile environments.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices and established nursing protocols effectively.
- Demonstrated safe handling techniques when transferring fragile neonates from bed to transport equipment or incubators.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations in a calm manner while maintaining professional standards of practice.
- Performed routine tracheostomy tube maintenance including changing cannulas, cleaning inner tubing components and assessing patency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data within the EMR system in accordance with departmental policies.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
Certificate IV in Aging Support
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
India10-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Palliative care awareness
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication administration
- Licensed RN
- Setting up referrals
- Wound care
Certification
Registered Nurse (Australia) – Registered with AHPRA (NMBA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cumberlandview aged care
01.2026 - Current
Personal care assistant (Meds competent)
Cumberlandview aged care
11.2023 - 01.2026
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tertiary hospitals in India
10.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
La Trobe University
Certificate IV in Aging Support
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences