Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Certification
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Sunita Gautam

Enoggera,QLD

Summary

Energetic healthcare professional committed to delivering top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in managing both acute and chronic conditions and adept at navigating complex healthcare environments to optimise patient outcomes. Compassionate and adept at supporting physically challenged, bedridden, and memory-impaired patients, enhancing their comfort and morale. Proficient in providing daily hygiene assistance, including showering and incontinence care, and offering substantial social and emotional support

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant In Nursing

St.Vincent Care Services
Brisbane , QLD
2022.01 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
  • Provided assistance with ambulation using appropriate safety techniques.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient status and needs.
  • Helped create a safe environment for patients by following infection control practices.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
  • Maintained homelike environment for residents to support plan of care.
  • Learned and demonstrated proper technique for assisting patients in walking with or without assistive devices.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Obtained wide range of information from nursing staff about patient conditions, treatment plans and suggested activities.
  • Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Personal Care Worker

Oncall
Brisbane , QLD
2019.11 - Current
  • Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
  • Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
  • Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients such as games, movies, outings.
  • Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing bed linens.
  • Developed individualized service plans based on each client's needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.

Assistant In Nursing

CPSM
Brisbane , QLD
2020.11 - 2022.01

● Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

● Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

● Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.

● Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

● Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

● Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

● Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations..

● Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

● Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

● Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Assistant In Nursing

Clanwilliam Aged CAre
Brisbane , QLD
2020.05 - 2020.12

● Obtain client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.

● Oversaw and maintained patient's rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

● Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

● Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

● Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

● Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

● Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

● Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Internship

Nauru Airlines
Brisbane , QLD
2022.06 - 2022.09
  • Reviewed financial records, including income statements and balance sheets, to ensure accuracy.
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Prepared journal entries for the month-end close process.
  • Performed reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable and bank statements.
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to finance and accounting operations.
  • Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Kaplan Business School
05.2023

Master of Nursing- Entry To Practice -

Queensland University of Technology

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient support
  • Emotional Support
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Medication and dosage
  • Care plan implementation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Medication administration and documentation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Health Promotion
  • Emergency Response
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Compassionate communication
  • Nursing Assessments
  • Office Administration

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

RBWH/ GOPD Clinic and 6AN

  • Assisted in gynecology examinations including pelvic exams and pap smear
  • Participated in procedures such as endometrial biopsies and colposcopies under supervision
  • Provide patient education on reproductive health, contraception and preventive care
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.

RBWH/ Gastroenterology 9AN

  • Provide direct patient care managing a diverse range of gastrointestinal conditions
  • Administered medications, monitored patient post-procedure and collaborated with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcome
  • Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise
  • Developed individualised nursing plans based on assessment findings for assigned patients
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration

RBWH/ Mental Health

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
  • Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analysing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.

Certification

  • Xero Payroll Officer
  • Xero Payroll Advisor
  • Certificate III In Individual Support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internship

Nauru Airlines
2022.06 - 2022.09

Assistant In Nursing

St.Vincent Care Services
2022.01 - Current

Assistant In Nursing

CPSM
2020.11 - 2022.01

Assistant In Nursing

Clanwilliam Aged CAre
2020.05 - 2020.12

Personal Care Worker

Oncall
2019.11 - Current

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Kaplan Business School

Master of Nursing- Entry To Practice -

Queensland University of Technology
  • Xero Payroll Officer
  • Xero Payroll Advisor
  • Certificate III In Individual Support
Sunita Gautam