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Vandana Maharaj

Oakhurst,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Outback Steakhouse
12.2014 - 03.2023
  • Attention to detail and quality.
  • Established restaurant standards.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate and maximising customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximise productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.

Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol

Western Sydney Local Health District
03.2023 - Current


  • Organized and detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Facilitated individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients to seek
  • Patient education on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Provided counselling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention to address clients immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviours.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.

Education

Year 12 Completion -

Plumpton High School
Plumpton, NSW
12.2013

Bachelor of Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
03.2023

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol

Western Sydney Local Health District
03.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Outback Steakhouse
12.2014 - 03.2023

Year 12 Completion -

Plumpton High School

Bachelor of Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing

Western Sydney University

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