Upama Karmacharya

Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than 5 years of experience caring for patients within acute cardiac setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Conducted a research study on the topic - “Adequacy of care provided to the post- natal mothers by the nursing personnels during the fourth stage of labor in BPKIHS” as per the course requirement of B.sc. Nursing.

• Registered Nurse (Division 1), Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, NMW00021095021
• Registered Nurse, Nepal Nursing Council, 16501

• Hurstville Private Hospital, 37 Gloucester Rd, Hurstville, NSW, 2220, Registered Nurse (Division 1), 07/14/17 to Present, Practice in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice., Support excellence in clinical practice and patient care., Facilitate in environment that fosters learning and continuous improvement., Demonstrate behaviours that are viewed by others as appropriate for the position and act as a role model for nursing services., Communicate and negotiate with professional disciplines and relevant others to ensure the provision of seamless service., Facilitate communication within the clinical unit, nursing division and organisation., Support organisational integrity by creating and maintaining an environment of cooperation, support and trust., Provide feedback to and follow up of customers/ stakeholders’ satisfaction., Liase with key stakeholders and customers to identify needs and expectations., Develop customer service initiatives relevant to the unit and organisation., Maintain confidentiality and privacy in relation to organisational requirements and patient information., Undertake annual mandatory training and unit specific competencies including Basic life support, Emergency procedures, Manual handling, medication competency, Fire and safety and other competencies related to clinical area., Maintain own health and safety while at work., Takes reasonable care to protect the health and safety of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work., Locates and reviews OH&S policy and procedure manual., Identifies and assesses hazards and reports accordingly., Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement., Develop and implement policies and objectives specific to the unit which reflect the direction of the facility., Take responsibility for implementing integrated risk management strategy., Recognises and responds to the need for professional growth, Participate in professional activities offered within the organisation.
• National Nurses Plus, 204/18 Rodborough Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086, AIN (Casual), 08/31/16 to Present, Provide and assist in direct care activities to the residents in aged care facilities in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of Registered Nurse., Communicate effectively with residents and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol., Apply effectively the manual handling procedures and use of mechanical lifters., Observe physical and psychological status of residents and responses during course of interaction within scope of knowledge, and report changes to the Registered Nurse., Work under the guidelines of organisation for infection control., Maintain record and report of all the care provided and interventions done., Report any incidents or behavioural changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Bupa Aged Care, 82 Allum Street, Yagoona, NSW, 2199, Student AIN, 03/05/16 to 05/19/16, Take overall care of residents with all set of standards., Actively participate in exercises and recreational activities of residents., Work with minimal supervision of care manager and registered nurse., Apply effectively the manual handling procedures and use of mechanical lifters., Work under the guidelines of organisation for infection control., Maintain set of standards by displaying a high level of professionalism., Coordinate as a team and as an individual., Work effectively with culturally diverse clients & work mates.
• Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, TUTH Complex, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, Staff Nurse (Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit), 11/21/13 to 03/18/15, Identify patient's needs/problems in the critical care unit., Conduct clinical activities regarding pre-operative and post operative care of patients in the unit like giving medicine, collecting samples, catheterization etc., Monitor post operative arrhythmias such as Bradycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Ventricular fibrillation and any other changes in the rate and rhythm of heart and manage accordingly., Receive post-operative cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery cases, monitor hemodynamic status and manage as per the condition of patient., Assess and manage life threatening conditions like pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, cardiac tamponade, hypovolemic shock etc., Assist in elective and emergency intubation., Assist in mobilisation, ROM exercises, Deep breathing and coughing exercises., Attend clinical round with medical and nursing teams., Participate and refer the patient for rehabilitation therapy., Check and carry out doctor's instructions and maintain regular records and reports., Check daily availability and condition of emergency equipments and supplies., Provide health education to the patient as per their need and transfer the patient to general ward after stabilization.
• Neuro Cardio and Multispecialiy Hospital Private Limited, Jahada Road, Biratnagar -13, Nepal, Staff Nurse (Neuro Intensive Care Unit), 12/04/11 to 05/15/13, Assess the GCS and pupillary reaction of neurosurgical and neurology patients in the unit., Admission, discharge or transfer of the neurosurgical and neurology cases., IV cannulation, suctioning and positioning, catheterisation, medication, wound dressing, NG tube insertion and NG feeding of preoperative and post operative cases., Receive postoperative neuro surgery cases and manage as per the condition of the patients., Care of patients in Ventilators and monitor the hemodynamic status., Assess and manage life threatening conditions like pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, cardiac tamponade, hypovolemic shock etc., Provide dead body care., Assist doctors in chest tube insertion, CVP insertion and immediate procedures like endo-tracheal intubation and CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), Assist in mobilisation, chest and limb physiotherapy, deep breathing and coughing exercises., Attend clinical round with medical and nursing teams., Check and carry out doctor's instructions., Collect samples (blood, urine, body fluids etc.) and inform lab reports., Care of pressure sore and nursing care for prevention of pressure sores., Maintain regular records and reports concerning the patients care., Check daily availability and condition of emergency equipments and supplies., Health education and discharge teaching.

• Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses/Return to Register (EPIQ/RTR), Practiced in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (sub-acute geriatric ward) under supervision of Clinical Facilitator and Registered Nurse (RN): bedside nursing, medication administration, dressing, documentation, admission and discharge, community and rehabilitation referral.
• Certificate III in aged Care, Practised in Bupa Aged Care, Yagoona under supervision of Care Manager and Registered Nurse (RN): Showering and toileting, bed making, feeding, using hoists lifters, manual handling, incident reporting and involving in recreational activities.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), Worked under the supervision of an RN and Clinical facilitator in different units such as medical surgical, obstetrics and gynecology, ICU, psychiatry, emergency, operation theatre, ICU and oncology unit of the hospital and community nursing within the 4 years of study.

• Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses/Return to Register (EPIQ/RTR), Australian College of Nursing, NMBA approved Private College, 2017 (Certificate of Completion)
• Certificate III in Aged Care, Global Educational Institute, Nurse Training Australia, 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, 2011
• Higher Secondary Education in Science (Majoring Biology), Bhanu Memorial English Boarding Higher Secondary School, Higher Secondary Education Board, 2007
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC), Everest English Boarding School, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education, and Sports, 2005

• Janet Wilks, Intensive care and Medical Services Manager, NUM ICU/CCU Hurstville private Hospital, 0439704882, Janet.Wilks@healthecare.com.au
• Jenene Galbraith, Registered Nurse ICU/ Incharge, Hurstville private hospital, 0409376056
• Ms. Melanie Mahura, Clinical Assessor, Australian College of Nursing (ACN), 0432120970, mnadineb@yahoo.com
• Ms. Hui-Ju Cheng, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital, Camperdown, 0431768002, Hui Ju.Cheng@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
• Ms. Anupama Upadhyaya, Care manager, Bupa aged care,Yagoona, 0287000300, anupama.upadhyaya@bupacare.com.au

• Love your work recognition from Hurstville private hospital for contributing in quality improvement project of VTE prevention and management

• attended ound management seminara
• attended australian heathcare week event since 2022

• Advanced Life support
• Peripheral IV cannulaion
• Basic life support
• Fire safety and manual handling
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