SOPHIA RAPHAEL
BALLARAT CENTRAL,VIC
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 North Medical Surgical, Ballarat Health Services
09.2023 - Current
- It is a 23 bedded Urology, Gynaecology ,Medical and Surgical ward.
- Monitoring Continuous Bladder Irrigation, performed Manual Bladder Washout, catheterisation, Bladder Scan, management of patient undergoing Trial of Void and leg bag education provided to clients being discharged with IDC.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with urological and medical conditions.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment during urologic procedures,like catheterisation, bladder washout and wound dressings to minimize infection risks.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Refresher Program
Ballarat Health Services, Grampians Health
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Program provides structured education and clinical exposure to update knowledge and skills, and enhance the confidence to practice in acute care setting in Hospital
- It includes educational development program of 2 weeks followed by 6 weeks of clinical posting in acute clinical area.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
06.2017 - 10.2019
- This ia a 40 bedded unit , where i worked as a full time Registered Nurse. I provided care to clients with respiratory , haematology, endocrinology, nephrology and gynaecology conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded input and output in clients with renal , gastroenteric and cardiac conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse , Orthopedics Unit
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
02.2015 - 05.2017
- This is a 60 bedded Orthopedics unit where I worked as full time Registered Nurse. I provided care to clients with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation, Cast, Traction, Total Hip Replacement , Total Knee Replacement, Cervical Spine Fracture etc.
- Monitoring vital signs, identifying post-surgery changes, including compartment syndrome and infections, and reporting any concerns to orthopedic surgeon.
- Ensuring clients experience typical sensations in the body parts where the surgeon operated.
- Changing wound dressing.
- Monitoring client condition and repositioning client safely according to their mobility and surgical restrictions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, pain management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
AHPRA
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
PGIMER, INDIA
Chandigarh, India09.2014
Skills
- Medical-Surgical and Rehabilitative Nursing Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Manual Handling
- Pain Management Techniques
- Wound Management and Care
- Medication Administration
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation and Manual Bladder Washout
- Patient Controlled Analgesia
Registration
Registered Nurse - NMW0002717845
Date : 18/06/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
3 North Medical Surgical, Ballarat Health Services
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Nurse Refresher Program
Ballarat Health Services, Grampians Health
07.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
06.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse , Orthopedics Unit
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
AHPRA
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
PGIMER, INDIA
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