Shivangi Gajjar
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse
Western Health
02.2024 - Current
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by attending continuing education courses regularly staying up-to-date on best practices in nursing.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Increased efficiency through accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health records.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with acute illness or chronic conditions, fostering trustful relationships with them throughout their healthcare journey.
Trainer and Assessor - Pathology
ALACC Health College
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Certificate 3 in Pathology training course.
- Conducted practical lessons to teach hands on skills.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Health Assessor
Health @ work
02.2023 - Current
- Conducting health assessments for corporate clients.
- Documented condition and special features to provide accurate estimations.
- liaising with client requirements and their employees health checks
- Reporting results of healthchecks to candidates for improvement in their health or lifestyle.
- providing tips on how to maintain their Blood Sugar Levels and Cholesterol levels, exercise regime and healthy diets.
Health Assessor
Bupa Medical Visa Services Melbourne
01.2017 - Current
- Undertake blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, vision testing, urinalysis and venepuncture
- Facilitate smooth delivery of the applicants through the medical assessment to ensure a timely and accurate service
- Accurate documentation of results in e Health record
- Ensure the applicant is treated with respect and dignity and in accordance with their cultural and/or spiritual beliefs
- Facilitate smooth delivery of the applicants through the medical assessment centre to ensure a timely and accurate service
- Assist in administrative tasks from time to time as directed by the MAC Senior Nurse
- Actively engage in clinical quality & safety improvement activities including participation in team meetings
- Identify and report clinical risks and incidents
- Adhere to clinical governance and associated policies and procedures
Trainer and Assessor & Placement Co-ordinator
Southern Cross Education Institute
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Facilitating units of competencies for Certificate 3 in Pathology course
- Internal communication within company to accommodate student requests
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Certificate 3 in Pathology training course.
- Conducted practical lessons to teach hands on skills.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions at student placement sites around Melbourne.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to obtain student placements and assigning students to their designated collection centres/hospitals to complete their skills training as part of their course.
Pathology Collector
Dorevitch Pathology
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Blood collection (evacuated or non-evacuated), Skin or capillary blood collection, Urine & Swab collection, Other routine pathology specimen collection, ECG, Holter monitor & blood pressure monitor.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining appointment scheduling and optimizing workflow processes.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Venipuncture technique perfected over time, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients during blood draws.
- Exceeded patient satisfaction goals by consistently providing exceptional service during often stressful medical procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and rapport during sensitive medical procedures.
- Guaranteed patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA guidelines throughout all aspects of pathology services provided.
Education
Master of Nursing Science - Healthcare
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC01.2024
Certificate 4 Training and Assessment -
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Werribee, VIC06.2020
Certificate 4 Pathology -
Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin, VIC12.2013
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Gujarat University
India06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Gujarat University
India06.2005
Skills
- Infection Control
- Clinical judgment
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Mental Health Nursing
- Collecting vitals
- Patient Care Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
Clinical Placements
- ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL - STUDENT NURSE - PLACEMENT 5, Perioperative, 11/13/23, 12/17/23
- Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Western Health – Student Nurse – Placement 4, Pediatrics, 09/11/23, 09/24/23
- NWMH – Student Nurse – Placement 3, Aged Persons Mental Health, 06/19/23, 07/16/23
- ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL - STUDENT NURSE - PLACEMENT 2, Hematology/Oncology Ward, 10/17/22, 11/27/22
- Sunshine Hospital - Student Nurse - Placement 1, Palliative Ward, 05/30/22, 06/26/22
References
Provided up on request
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
Western Health
02.2024 - Current
Trainer and Assessor - Pathology
ALACC Health College
02.2023 - Current
Health Assessor
Health @ work
02.2023 - Current
Trainer and Assessor & Placement Co-ordinator
Southern Cross Education Institute
10.2020 - 05.2022
Health Assessor
Bupa Medical Visa Services Melbourne
01.2017 - Current
Pathology Collector
Dorevitch Pathology
11.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Nursing Science - Healthcare
University of Melbourne
Certificate 4 Training and Assessment -
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Certificate 4 Pathology -
Holmesglen Institute
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Gujarat University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Gujarat University
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