Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Sukhampreet Sidhu

Toowoomba

Summary

Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in Orthopaedics, Geriatrics and Mental health. Knowledgeable about NMBA standards of practice for registered nurses with particular focus on safe medication administration and comprehensive care for patients. Effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve better outcomes for patients through provision of quality driven care

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborating with physicians and allied health to safely conduct patient assessments and delivering individualised care to patients while recognising and responding to deterioration in acute settings.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications and other relevant charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

ST Vincent's Care Services
11.2021 - Current
  • Performing vital signs and administering medications in the Nursing home setting with focus on Dementia and old age related chronic health conditions for up to 50 patients.
  • Admissions and discharge planning.
  • Developing care plans and regularly updating them in consistent with resident needs.
  • Educating patients about wellness plans, diabetic foot care and diet.
  • Administering medications, wound care, and other treatment options.
  • Performing Catheterisation insertion and removal
  • Comfort cares for palliative residents

Assistant in Nursing

ST Vincent's Care Services
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assist patients with hygiene and personal care, including brushing teeth, bathing, toileting and dressing
  • Maintain clean and organized space for optimal patient comfort by completing tasks such as changing linens, sanitizing medical equipment and performing basic cleaning
  • Encourage physical activity, mental alertness and social involvement by planning and participating in activities such as going for walks or playing games
  • Analyze resident health and well-being, and immediately report any concerning changes to RN.
  • Participate in compiling case reviews to effectively plan for a patient’s future, assess current needs and make modifications to current care regime

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor in Nursing

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD
Toowoomba, QLD
10.2021

Diploma in Early Childhood Care, 0-5 YEARS - Open Colleges

Diploma in Early Childhood And Education
Sydney
08.2015

Skills

  • Recognition and responding to deteriorating patients
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective team work skills and time management
  • Orthopaedics, Geriatrics and Mental Health experience
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology and procedures

Accomplishments

    September 2021-Queensland Children's Hospital Brisbane (Lady Cilento), (160 hrs),Medical Ward

  • Carried out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment within my scope of practice.
  • Clear documentation of patient management issues, progress and relevant information including up to date clinical pathways
  • Accurately completed admission and discharge processes.

  • August 2021- St Andrews' Hospital, Toowoomba (160hrs), Surgical Ward

  • Conducted baseline neurovascular observations for signs of post-op complications.
  • Prepared and dressed an acute post-op wound aseptically.
  • Safely prepared and managed the delivery of Intravenous Fluids (no additives), including hanging, priming, calculating and setting the rate.

  • May 2021-Bailley Henderson Hospital,Walwa Ward, Toowoomba,(120hrs)

  • Completed Mental state examination on my chosen patient
  • Medications and Injections
  • Conducted observations

  • March 2021- Royal Brisbane and Women's' Hospital (Oncology) (160hrs)

  • Assessment of patients overall health
  • Patient handovers to incoming staff
  • Observe Chemotherapy and radiation treatments being carried out


  • October 2021-St Vincent's Care Services (Toowoomba)(160hrs)

  • Medications and dressings
  • Administration of Insulin
  • Developing Care Plans

  • September 2018-Akooramak Aged Care, Warwick(80 hrs)

  • Acting at all times to protect the rights of residents
  • Supporting the independence of residents by providing appropriate assistance with personal care in accordance with care plans
  • Maintain accurate documentation notes, assessments and care plans

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

ST Vincent's Care Services
11.2021 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

ST Vincent's Care Services
10.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor in Nursing

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD

Diploma in Early Childhood Care, 0-5 YEARS - Open Colleges

Diploma in Early Childhood And Education
Sukhampreet Sidhu