Upashna Raju
Glenfield,Australia
Summary
Patient-focused and empathetic person to work with.I have the ability to deliver quality, cost-effective care with deep compassion and a good understanding of the nursing process. Able to expertly handle all facets of treatment delivery for various patients. Versed in vital signs charting, infection control, and generalized patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Ability to work with disability and age care. Ability to consistently develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education, knowledge, and counselling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care satisfaction with the integration of safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Punctuality is my secret to maintain accident free environment for self and others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Drake International/ Medox
02.2024 - Current
- Working with disability and age care.
- Home based care NDIS in Sydney.
- Caring for dementia, stroke, brain injury, diabetes, hypertension.
- Offering clients direct assistance in their homes
- Helping with everyday living activities like getting dressed, taking a shower, and grooming
- Keeping an eye on and giving prescribed medication
- Assisting clients with transportation and mobility needs
- Making sure that clients are in a secure and welcoming setting
- Having successful conversations with patients, their families, and medical staff
- Recording and disclosing any modifications to a patient's state or conduct
- Adhering to treatment regimens and directives supplied by medical experts
- Encouraging self-reliance and giving clients the tools they need to succeed
- Always keeping information private and acting professionally.
Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health Fiji
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Administering medications via oral, Intravenous and intramuscular injections and monitoring it responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge for the patients
- Providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining next course of action
- Monitoring patient reactions to drugs and carefully documenting findings
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Managing quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease
- Led successful team comprised of Registered Nurses and ancillary staff in shift
- Organizing and managing care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average inpatient stay length
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Taught relatives of patients on how to improve lifestyle choices dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up Patient Controlled Analgesia, fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatment
- Nursing Medical patients on AIRVO- airway management
- Nursing Adult patients with COVID
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Aspen Medical
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide medical care to patients and perform various preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Monitored and communicated with patient, delivered professional care and ensured the safety of the patients
- Developed and implemented new care plans, administered medications and maintained confidential clinical records
- Advised patient on treatment and provided beneficial support and knowledge
- Performing regular assessment of patient's condition and communicated with patients' family members
- HDU care
- Intensive care unit and neonatal care unit shift work
- Disability care
- Administration of medication (oral, intravenous or parental)
- CVA management
- Special infusions
- DSH case management
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Wound care, bed ore dressings, hourly turns, assist with mobility in bed
- Transfusing of blood and blood products
- Pressure area care
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Personal hygiene care (Activities of daily living).
Education
Diploma In Emergency Health Care - Emergency Health Care
Institute of Science Management And Technology
Liverpool, NSWCertificate III - Health Services Assistance
Institute of Science Management And Technology
Liverpool, NSW10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
TISI Sangam College of Nursing
Labasa, Fiji01.2020
Skills
- Administration of medications
- Critical Thinking
- Bedside monitoring
- Patient assessment and care
- Ability to use and maintain equipment
- Innovative Thinking
- Active Learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Dedication and patience
- Kind and compassionate
- Problem-solving and teamwork skills
- Stress management
- Punctuality
- Ability to work for Disability and Age care
- Ability to work as assistant in nursing
Languages
English
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Mothername
Shaleshni Raju
Personalemail
rajuupashna@gmail.com
Phonecontact
+61 402858078
Education
Tavua Primary school, 2004-2011, Tavua, Fiji, Tavua College, 2012-2016, Tavua, Fiji, University of Fiji, Bachelor of science, 2017, Withdraw course, TISI Sangam College of Nursing, Bachelor's in nursing science, 2018-2020, Graduated, 3.35/4.5, Labasa, Bachelor's degree in nursing science, 2020, Labasa, Registered nurse certificate, April 2021
Fathername
Shalend Raju
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/99
- Gender: Female
References
- Lisa Wagabaca, +679 7207120, lkacilala@aspenmedical.com.fj, Nursing Unit Manager (Women's Medical Ward) Aspen Medical- Lautoka, Fiji
- Luisa Valentine, lvalentine@aspenmedical.com.fj, +679 928 6860, MIST/ CLINICAL EDUCATOR at Aspen Medical Lautoka, Fiji
- Lisi Tuidraki, +679 946 1023, Team leader (Women Medical ward) at Aspen Medical Lautoka, Fiji – Ex Ministry of health and medical services Registered nurse
- Victoria Hunt, 1300360070, VHunt@au.drakeintl.com, Drake medox/ international Homecare and Disability Support Services & Healthcare Recruitment Agency of Choice for Sydney (Consultant-NSW)
- Stephanie Mendoza, 1300360070, SMendoza@au.drakeintl.com, Recruitment coordinator- NSW RN
- Caitlin Lind, 1300360070, +61404919039, clind@au.drakeintl.com, medoxsydney@au.drakeintl.com, Clinical Coordinator
- Pippa Carr, 1300360070, medoxsydney@au.drakeintl.com, pcarr@au.drakeintl.com, Branch Manager
Certification
Registered Nurse Under Fiji Nursing Council
Timeline
Support Worker
Drake International/ Medox
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aspen Medical
05.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health Fiji
10.2021 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
TISI Sangam College of Nursing
Diploma In Emergency Health Care - Emergency Health Care
Institute of Science Management And Technology
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Institute of Science Management And Technology
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