Swornima Shikha Thapa
Kearneys Spring,Australia
Summary
Bachelor of Nursing third-year student seeking a position as a registered nurse with 4 years and 8 months of experience as an overseas registered nurse and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidential paperwork, and deliver quality care. Fast learner, reliable, and able to maintain a positive rapport with patients, family, and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Toowoomba Base Hospital
Toowoomba, QLD
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted the patient in activities of daily living.
- Perform skin checks and practice pressure injury prevention.
- Documented of the activities performed.
- Transported patients within and outside the facility.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, 12-lead ECG, intake, and output.
- Performed neurovascular observation and VTE prophylaxis.
- Performed simple wound dressing, stoma emptying, and output.
Assistant in Nursing
Bupa Aged Care
Rangeville, Australia
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic resident care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Transition to Professional Practice Placement
St Andrews Hospital - Recovery Unit
Toowoomba, Australia
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed the patient's physical and emotional condition to determine appropriate care.
- Provided postoperative care for patients recovering from surgery.
- Evaluated patient recovery progress by monitoring vital signs and other indicators such as pain level or mobility range of motion exercises.
- Managed postoperative pain management protocols, including patient-controlled analgesia, under supervision.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Documented accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and document observations to physicians.
Contemporary Nursing Practice Placement
St Vincent’s Private Hospital - Surgical Ward
Toowoomba, Australia
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Documented all relevant information regarding the patient's medical history, and allergies during admission.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed admission and discharge procedures.
Mental Health Care in Practice Placement
Baillie Henderson Hospital - Conolly Unit
Toowoomba, Australia
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client.
- Participated in weekly case reviews, staff meetings, and other related program activities as needed.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
Developing Nursing Practice Placement
Toowoomba Hospital- Toowoomba North Rehab
Toowoomba, Australia
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: North Toowoomba Rehabilitation
- North Toowoomba Rehabilitation
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Chronic Care in Practice Placement
Drayton Medical Centre
Drayton, Australia
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Performed various types of patient assessments. Such as medical examination for driver's license, and medical referrals under supervision.
- Assisted the physician with minor surgical procedures such as excision, implant insertion, and removal.
- Performed baby examinations including height, weight,, and head circumference.
Disability Support Worker
Choice Passion Life
Toowoomba, Australia
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to the supervisor.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Assisted in the home environment, including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders.
Foundation of Nursing Practice Placement
Mount Lofty Heights Residential Aged care
Toowoomba, Australia
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Practiced safe manual handling techniques to transport residents.
Assistant in Nursing
Downs Nursing Agency
Toowoomba, Australia
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Explored various aged care settings and learned their policies.
Registered Nurse
Charak Memorial Hospital
Pokhara, Nepal
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared dialysis machines for patient treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments and procedures performed on patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Provided education to patients and family members about renal disease and dialysis treatments.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each treatment session.
- Performed the insertion of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts into patients.
- Observed any changes in a patient's condition during a treatment session.
- Reported any discrepancies or issues related to patient care immediately to supervisors or physicians.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Assisted the physician in performing invasive procedures like: internal jugular vein catheter
Registered Nurse
Manipal Teaching Hospital
Pokhara, Nepal
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided nutritional counseling and education to patients with renal disease.
- Conducted assessments of nutritional status, dietary intake, and lifestyle habits.
- Prepared surgical equipment required for dialysis procedures.
- Documented all relevant information regarding each patient's progress during their course of treatment.
- Managed complications during hemodialysis, such as hypotension.
- Administered intramuscular injections, like erythropoietin, and blood transfusions to treat anemia.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia11-2024
Diploma - Nursing
Tansen Nursing School
Tansen, Nepal01.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Planning and organizing skills
- Empathy
- Wound knowledge skills
- BGL measurement skills
- Vital signs skills
Certification
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Nepal Nursing License
- Police check
- Basic life support certificate (CPR and first aid)
- Blue Card
- Yellow card
References
- Mansari Ghale, Registered Nurse, Toowoomba Base Hospital & Bupa Aged Care, Rangeville, Queensland, Australia, 0468586811, Mansarighale1997@gmail.com
- Osciya Saji, Registered Nurse, Bupa Aged Care, Rangeville, Queensland, Australia, 0470248021, osciyasajils7@gmail.com
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Transition to Professional Practice Placement
St Andrews Hospital - Recovery Unit
09.2024 - 11.2024
Contemporary Nursing Practice Placement
St Vincent’s Private Hospital - Surgical Ward
08.2024 - 09.2024
Mental Health Care in Practice Placement
Baillie Henderson Hospital - Conolly Unit
07.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse
Toowoomba Base Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Developing Nursing Practice Placement
Toowoomba Hospital- Toowoomba North Rehab
02.2024 - 03.2024
Chronic Care in Practice Placement
Drayton Medical Centre
01.2024 - 02.2024
Assistant in Nursing
Bupa Aged Care
09.2022 - Current
Foundation of Nursing Practice Placement
Mount Lofty Heights Residential Aged care
09.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Downs Nursing Agency
04.2022 - 09.2022
Disability Support Worker
Choice Passion Life
03.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Charak Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Manipal Teaching Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma - Nursing
Tansen Nursing School
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