Therase Laiju
RICHLANDS,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in acute and palliative care, specializing in pain management and wound care. Focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered support while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Competent and experienced in caring for patients who are on high flow nasal prongs and telemetry.
- Monitored patients based on QADDS and provided clinical care.
- Provision of clinical cares including diabetes management, NG feeds, stoma care, PEG feed, wound management, pressure sore management, incontinence cares.
- Administered medications to patients according to prescribed guidelines.
- Managed pain and symptom relief while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans and offering emotional support and education to families navigating end-of-life decisions.
- Provided compassionate support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Fulfilled patient needs based on their choices and educated patients on care provisions to mitigate risks.
- Providing collaborative care by including medical officers, team leaders, physiotherapist, dietician, speech pathologist, mental health nurses, wound nurses, and diversional therapist.
- Managing emergencies in the facility including medical emergency.
Registered Nurse
Archbishop Goody Hostel
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized specialized clinical skills in wound management, incontinence care, pressure injury care, palliative care, stoma care, and diabetic care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient-centred care through therapeutic communication, fostering trust and understanding with residents.
- Administered medications according to medical orders.
- Coordinated weekly updates and evaluations of care plans by consulting with families and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive resident care.
- Using the clinical knowledge regarding the normal parameters in vitals and other clinical observations to apply various interventions for effectively managing the abnormalities.
- Delegating responsibilities and tasks to the carers for assisting residents with activities of daily living.
- Relevant, accurate and timely documentation, professional communication, and clinical handover for providing patient-centred care.
- Document incidents thoroughly to ensure accurate management and follow-up.
Placement Experience
St: Andrew’s Hospital
Toowoomba
09.2022 - 10.2022
Placement Experience
Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich
08.2022 - 09.2022
Placement Experience
Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich
02.2022 - 04.2022
Placement Experience
Toowoomba Hospital
Toowoomba
01.2022 - 01.2022
Placement Experience
St: Andrew’s Hospital
Toowoomba
08.2021 - 09.2021
Education
First Aid and CPR Training -
Australia Wide First Aid
02-2026
Bachelor’s - nursing (BNSG)
University of Southern Queensland
01-2022
Certificate III - Aged care
Australia Wide Training Institute
01-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Nursing assessments
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Pain management
- Wound management
- Diabetes management
- Enteral nutrition
- Colostomy management
- End-of-life care
- Elderly care
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Leadership and effective teamwork
- Therapeutic communication
Placement Experiences
- St: Andrew’s Hospital, Toowoomba, 08/30/21, 09/26/21, Medical Ward
- Toowoomba Hospital, 01/04/22, 01/23/22, Older Persons Community Care
- Ipswich Hospital, 02/21/22, 04/17/22, Rehabilitation and Stroke service Ward
- Ipswich Hospital, 08/08/22, 09/04/22, Orthopaedic Ward
- St: Andrew’s Hospital, Toowoomba, 09/05/22, 10/02/22, Medical and palliative ward
Clinical Skills And Competencies
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks, infection control, WHS, and manual handling.
- Competent in medication administration with high attention to detail and safety.
- Skilled in documentation, vital signs monitoring, wound care, hygiene, elimination, mobility, and nutritional support.
- Culturally safe, inclusive practice with an emphasis on patient advocacy.
- Strong verbal and written communication for handovers and care coordination.
Attributes
- Passionate and dedicated
- Resilient and composed under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and observant
- Excellent planning and time management
Disclaimer
- I hereby declare that all the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hollywood Private Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Archbishop Goody Hostel
04.2023 - 05.2025
Placement Experience
St: Andrew’s Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Placement Experience
Ipswich Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Placement Experience
Ipswich Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Placement Experience
Toowoomba Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
Placement Experience
St: Andrew’s Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
First Aid and CPR Training -
Australia Wide First Aid
Bachelor’s - nursing (BNSG)
University of Southern Queensland
Certificate III - Aged care
Australia Wide Training Institute