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Surakshya Shahi

Wagga Wagga

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in the hospital setting and 3 months in Aged care setting. I am currently seeking to leverage my nursing skills and knowledge to contribute to Fresuius kidney care in a nursing role. I am adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals in high pressure environment to provide exceptional patient care and comfort. Consistently developing strong relationship with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude. I am expressing my interest in joining the team of this organization to continue my nursing career, develop professionally and contribute to organisation’s mission.




Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Renal Registered Nurse

NSW Health
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Aseptically and safely prepares the Fresenius 5008 haemodialysis machine ready for use for the patient at the start of every shift.
  • Conducts a comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment through performing an A-G assessment on the patient's arrival to the unit and appropriately documents these findings on the patient's electronic medical record.
  • Performs ongoing fluid assessments for the patient involving the calculation of weight gain, assessment of any signs shortness of breath, edema and lung sounds from auscultation. Also providing education to the patient in regards to adhering to their fluid restriction.
  • Aseptically accesses and de-accesses central venous catheter (CVC devices for those patients with a tunnelled catheter, performing dressing changes and assessment of the CVC site and managing any associated complications such as exit site infection, signs of bloodstream infection or lumen blockages.
  • Successfully managing complications during dialysis as per unit guidelines. Some of the complications include intradialytic hypotension, nausea, vomiting, cramping, dialysis disequilibrium, hypertension, chest pain and sepsis.
  • Undertaking the appropriate steps to complete and finalise the dialysis session by reinfusing and removing blood lines and disposing of them as appropriate.

Medical Unit Registered Nurse

NSW Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Columbia Aged Care Strathdale Centre
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Informed patients, families and caregivers about any changes in the health condition of the patient.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with end of life.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
12.2020

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Pathology
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Wound Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Pain Management

Timeline

Renal Registered Nurse

NSW Health
02.2022 - 10.2023

Medical Unit Registered Nurse

NSW Health
08.2021 - 02.2022

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Columbia Aged Care Strathdale Centre
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Australian Catholic University

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