Sungananji Sibale

I am a dedicated and compassionate nursing graduate with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. I am skilled in delivering patient-centred care, monitoring health conditions, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. My expertise include but not limited to medication administration, patient education, and accurate documentation, all performed with a commitment to best practices and ethical standards. I thrive in fast-paced environments, prioritising tasks efficiently while maintaining empathy and professionalism. I am eager to join a team as a Registered Nurse, where I can contribute to exceptional patient care and further develop my clinical skills.

• Working with Children Check (11/2022)
• Australian Police Clearance (03/2024)
• First Aid (03/2024)
• Manual handling and CPR (03/2024)
• Certificate 3 in Aging and Disability (11/2020)

• Aegis Banksia Park, Aged care, 5 weeks (200 hrs.), 10/2021- 12/2021,

1.  Examined many residents with sacral wounds that were caused by pressure injury, followed a wound care plan and ensured that ANTT was utilised .

2.  Developed therapeutic relationships with the residents whilst providing them comfort in their homes.

3.  Identified that a patient was hypoglycemia within a type 1 diabetic, I notified the supervising registered nurse and required nursing interventions were conducted by providing the patient why high glucose juice and later testing the glucose levels to ensure that the patient was back within limits.

• Kardinya Transitional Care, Rehabilitation, 2 weeks (80hrs), 06/2022-07/2022,

1.  Educated a high-risk patient on how to use their mobility aids more effectively, by utilising the knowledge I had learnt on effective communication and mobility which in turn lead to the patient not having any falls or near misses during their hospital stay.

2.  Developed my communication skills further with the multidisciplinary team by attending a multidisciplinary meeting to ensure that the patients receive high levels of nursing care.,

3.  Examined whether patients had COVID by completing RAT tests for all new admissions so that proper precautions could be implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

• Armadale Hospital, Medical/surgical, 4 weeks (160 hrs.), 11/2022- 12/2022,

1.  Managed a patient load of 3 patients per shift and conducted general observations and wound care for all three of my patients, which in turn provided high levels of care for the patients.,

2.  Examined a patient's peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) for any signs of infection, the site was inflamed and warm to touch, the supervising RN was notified, and the cannula was removed to reduce any further harm. Doctors were notified to recite the cannula.

3.  Demonstrated my understanding of the 6 rights and 3 checks when administering medications during medication rounds.

• St John of God Murdoch, Perioperative, 3 weeks (120 hours) 08/05/2023- 28/05/2023

1.  Developed my aseptic non touch techniques to ensure that the sterile field is maintained to minimise / prevent the occurrence of infection

2.  Demonstrated my knowledge on sterility through assisting in the preparation of surgical instruments as well as preparing patients for their operations.

3.  Managed a patient load of 3 patients per shift and conducted general observations and wound care for all three of my patients, which in turn provided high levels of care for the patients.

• Fremantle Hospital, Mental Health, 3 weeks (120 hours) 29/05/2023 - 18/06/2023

1.  Demonstrated my knowledge on effective communication through building a rapport with patients as well as ensuring that responses were empathetic and non-judgmental.

2.  Developed my skills in conducting Mental Sate Examinations, which in turn lead to a patient being reviewed by the psychiatrist as their delusions had progressed.

3.  Gained knowledge on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), as well the potential side effects that come with its use.

• Rockingham General Hospital, Chemotherapy ward, 2 weeks (80 hours) 06/05/2024 - 19/05/2024

1.  Developed my skills in recognizing the deterioration of patients receiving treatment such febrile and or allergic reactions.

2.  Educating patients and their families about the chemotherapy process, potential side effects and self-care measures such regular exercising and the use of anti-emetic medications

3.  Gained knowledge on the different types of chemotherapy and their different side effects that they have on different patients. As well as gaining knowledge on the different pre-medications that are required.

• Fiona Stanley Hospital, ward 6A, 5 weeks (200 hours) 17/06/2024- 21/07/2024

1.  Developed my ability in post operative care many patients, including but not limited to wound management, pain management and medication administration

2.  Developed my communication skills with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe high-quality care is provided to patients.

3.  Demonstrated my nursing knowledge through maintaining a patient load and ensured that tasks were prioritized effectively so that relative interventions where made.

• Fremantle hospital, Geriatric Rehab

1. Developed my skills in high quality palliative care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients with life limiting conditions through managing pain and emotional support to the family and patient. 

2. Demonstrated my knowledge on wound management through completing wound care on different types of wounds such as pressure injury, surgical wounds and leg ulcers.

3. Gained knowledge on the MET call criteria and the processes that registered nurses have to follow.

1. Elaine Crane, Clinical Facilitator at Fremantle hospital, +61 421806584 , Elaine.crane@health.wa.gov.au

2. Victoria Bwalya, Registered Nurse Rockingham Hospital,  +61416094081, Victoria.bwalya@health.wa.gov.au