SUKHWINDER KAUR
Craigieburn ,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable caregiver with a background in mental health and patient support. Known for delivering compassionate care while effectively monitoring patient needs and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance treatment plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EN Transition to Mental Health
Northern health
Broadmeadow, VIC
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse mental health settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and establish treatment goals.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and available treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions based on best practices in mental health nursing.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients, fostering a healing environment.
- Assessed and monitored patients' physical and mental health to determine nursing care requirements.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Anzac Lodge Aged Care
Coburg, Victoria
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Reported any changes or abnormalities in a patient's wound status to attending physician or other healthcare staff members.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla disability support services
North Melbourne , Victoria
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as eating, dressing, and grooming, and offered emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities. I monitored the progress of clients, reporting any changes in behavior or health to my supervisor. Working alongside other professionals, contributed to the development of treatment plans for clients. My support also encompassed home-based tasks, including preparing meals and performing light housekeeping duties, administering medication, and transporting clients to medical and mental health appointments in assigned vehicles. Furthermore, community outings to support clients in achieving the greatest level of personal independence.
Acute Care and Surgical Nursing Placement
Kilmore District Health
Kilmore, VIC
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Accurately documented nursing care elements in accordance with established policies and protocols.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate of patients.
- Managed inventory for syringes, blood collection vials, and labels to support blood screenings.
- Assisted emergency procedures to ensure swift intervention during critical cases.
- Updated patient records using electronic health record systems for precision and accessibility.
Personal Care Assistant
Bethel Aged Care
Mill Park, Victoria
04.2017 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene to maintain daily living standards and utilized adaptive equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, or canes as necessary. Monitored changes in the client's condition or behavior that might necessitate additional medical attention. Kept precise records of client care activities in computerized systems for documentation purposes.
Acute Care Clinical Placement
St Vincent Hospital
Fitzroy, Victoria
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Completed 160 hours of clinical placement in Stroke, Renal, Neurology, Dermatology & General Medicine units. I worked under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Tasks include taking vitals, administering medication, setting up IV pumps with dosage calculations, operating ventilators, inserting NG tubes, giving subcutaneous injections, changing dressings, and assisting with bedside procedures such as ECGs, bladder scans, blood glucose monitoring, fistula monitoring, PICC line insertion and removal, and catheter care.
Direct Care Worker
Hume City Council
Broadmeadow, Victoria
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided personal care to clients, including bathing, grooming, and assisting with daily activities such as meal preparation, and also transported patients to medical appointments and shopping trips. My duties included mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and rugs, dusting furniture, and cleaning surfaces. Additionally, cleaning bathrooms, which involved scrubbing toilets, tubs, showers, and sinks.
Acute Care Clinical Placement
St Vincent public hospital
Fitzroy, Victoria
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed 80 hours of clinical placement in the rehabilitation unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Tasks included administering medications and interventions; monitoring vital signs; evaluating patient responses to treatments; and performing wound dressing changes. Assessed patients' physical, psychological, and social needs to develop individualized care plans. Provided education on disease processes, treatments, and self-management strategies to patients.
Subacute Clinical Placement
Dorset rehabilitation center
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Completed 80 hours of clinical placement in the rehabilitation center under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans. Conducted physical assessments to detect changes in patient's conditions or needs. Adjusted treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions. Monitored patients' diets, physical activities, behaviors, and other factors to evaluate conditions and modify treatment plans accordingly.
Personal Care Assistant
Moran Aged Care
Roxburgh Park, Victoria
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided personal care and adhere to safe lifting and transferring techniques when transporting residents and observed patients for changes in their physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions, as well as injuries. Monitored the health and well-being of clients, reporting any significant changes to registered nurses.
Aged Care Placement
Estia Health
Colaroo, Victoria
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed 80 hours of aged care placement under the supervision of an enrolled nurse and a registered nurse.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Kept detailed records of care plans and progress notes. Offered recreational activities like games, reading, music, and outdoor walks. Employed safe lifting and transferring techniques for resident transportation.
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare aged care
Craigieburn , Vic
09.2017 - 11.2019
- I upheld daily living standards by assisting clients with their personal hygiene needs and providing continuous, compassionate care. Concerns were reported to the nurse supervisor to ensure optimal care. I conducted scheduled patient check-ins and compiled progress reports. Additionally, I engaged in recreational activities with clients, including reading books and playing cards or board games. Accurate records of client care activities were maintained on computerized systems for charting purposes.
Personal Care Assistant
Balmoral Grove Aged care
Geelong , VIC
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal care requirements. Monitored patients for changes in their physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions, as well as for any injuries. Ensured a clean and orderly environment to promote client well-being and safety.
Personal Care Assistant
Uniting agewell kalkee nangatta
Geelong, VIC
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted clients with their hygiene needs to maintain daily living standards and reported any concerns to the nurse supervisor to ensure optimal care. To prevent infection, laundered clothing and bedding, which included tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and changing bed linens.
Personal Care Assistant
Aktrapid nursing Agency
Geelong , VIC
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Utilized adaptive equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, and canes as necessary. Developed strategies to meet clients' behavioral needs. Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and reported observations and concerns to the supervising nurse.
Personal Care Attendant
Caring For You Nursing Agency, Geelong
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene and provided help with feeding, including setting up trays and offering mealtime assistance when necessary. Monitored changes in patients' conditions or behaviors that might necessitate further medical attention, and compiled progress reports for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW02-2027
Diploma of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne, VIC02-2024
Certificate III in Aged care -
Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College
Melbourne, Preston01.2010
Bachelor of Arts ,Master of Arts -
Punjabi university chandigarh
India01.2007
Skills
- Patient education and clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Current APHRA-endorsed enrolled nurse registration
- Current first aid and CPR
- Current police check
- Current NDIS screening check
- Current working with children check
- Current COVID-19 and influenza immunization
- Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Availibility
- Available Full-Time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acute Care and Surgical Nursing Placement
Kilmore District Health
06.2025 - 07.2025
EN Transition to Mental Health
Northern health
09.2024 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Anzac Lodge Aged Care
04.2024 - Current
Acute Care Clinical Placement
St Vincent Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Acute Care Clinical Placement
St Vincent public hospital
08.2023 - 08.2023
Direct Care Worker
Hume City Council
05.2023 - 09.2023
Subacute Clinical Placement
Dorset rehabilitation center
02.2023 - 02.2023
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla disability support services
09.2022 - Current
Aged Care Placement
Estia Health
07.2022 - 07.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Moran Aged Care
01.2021 - 12.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare aged care
09.2017 - 11.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Bethel Aged Care
04.2017 - 04.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Uniting agewell kalkee nangatta
11.2014 - 04.2016
Personal Care Assistant
Balmoral Grove Aged care
05.2014 - 05.2016
Personal Care Attendant
Caring For You Nursing Agency, Geelong
10.2013 - 05.2014
Personal Care Assistant
Aktrapid nursing Agency
07.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute
Certificate III in Aged care -
Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College
Bachelor of Arts ,Master of Arts -
Punjabi university chandigarh
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