Sonam Pelden
Coombs,ACT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in hospital settings. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to developing strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and exceptional coordination skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Lecturer
Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate nursing students on topics such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and community health care practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Directly cared for patients for at least 48 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Clinical Nurse
Trongsa District Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, wound dressing discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis, and post-operative care.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care, and postpartum healthcare.
- Used special labor and delivery procedures, including episiotomy and forceps deliveries.
- Participated in over 30 successful births.
Clinical Nurse
Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, burn injuries, and thoracic trauma.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding, self-care and postpartum healthcare.
- Participated in over 100 successful births.
Education
Master of Nursing Science - Pediatric Nursing
Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
Thailand12-2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Srinivas Institute of Nursing Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University Of Medical Sciences, India10.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment and care plan development
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Documentation and Charting
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Fluent in English
Registration History
- Bhutan Medical and Health Council (BMHC), Clinical nurse, 09/20/2012 - 09/19/2028, Registration number: NP991
- AHPRA, Registered Nurse, 06/21/2024 - 05/31/2025, Registration number: NMW0002843513
Clinical attachment and observation
- 2010: Wenlock Government Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- 01/06/2010 - 01/11/2010, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Thimphu, Bhutan
Gaps in work
09/08/2021 - Present: Pursuing Master of Nursing Science Program in Ramathibodi school of nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. I have finished my thesis defense and working towards the publication of my paper.
Publications
Co-investigator of "Blood lead levels in children 2 through 59 months old in Bhutan".
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/146/1_MeetingAbstract/265/4329/Blood-lead-levels-in-children-2-through-59-months
References
- Ms. Phuntsho Om, Registered Nurse, Lecturer, Western Australian Centre for Rural Health, The University of Western Australia, 0424738388, phuntsho.om@uwa.edu.au
- Ms. Tshering Yangzom, Deputy Dean Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, +97517607611, ytshering@fnph.edu.bt
- Mr. Phurba Dorji, Registered Nurse, The Richardson Aged Care, West Perth 6005, 0406131717, phuba77@yahoo.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Nepali
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Lecturer
Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences
08.2016 - 02.2024
Clinical Nurse
Trongsa District Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2016
Clinical Nurse
Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Nursing Science - Pediatric Nursing
Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Srinivas Institute of Nursing Sciences
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