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RegisteredNurse

Jamuna Gurung

Catterick Garrison,North Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated Nurse with years of experience in the effective and efficient management of dementia nursing and general nursing services. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Handles high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Registered nurse

Folkestone Care Centre
Folkestone, Kent
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental well-being.
  • Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergencies.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
  • Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Help patients navigate the health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
  • Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, under data protection laws.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with the Medicines Act.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Delivered diagnostics, treatments and rehabilitative support services.
  • Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed them of patient care options.
  • Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
  • Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
  • Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Change bandages, catheters and tracheostomies regularly.
  • Provide in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
  • Respond to emergencies quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Facilitate adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
  • Use strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Develop and update initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Provide patients with information about the need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and the proper use of each.
  • Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being.


DEMENTIA CARE:


  • Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
  • Assessment and application for the DOLs application for the patient who lacks capacity.
  • Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
  • Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist the healing process.
  • Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
  • Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
  • Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.

Health care assistant

Folkestone Care Centre
Folkestone, Kent
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
  • Supported patient mobility needs and transported to appointments.
  • Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Cleaned and organised patients' living quarters.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Monitored individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes to doctors and family members.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.

Registered nurse

Paschimanchal Community Hospital
Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Analysed patient and service data to achieve strong health outcomes and process improvements.
  • Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, by data protection laws.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
  • Skilfully performed suture removals for patients (Adults).
  • Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed them of patient care options.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being.
  • Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
  • Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre-and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
  • Performed home visits for clients and patients.

Registered nurse

Lumbini Medical College
Parbhas, Palpa, Tansen, Nepal
04.2017 - 11.2018
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergencies.
  • Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
  • Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for 8 patients.

Education

GCSEs -

The Pioneer Secondary English Boarding School
Sunwal-1, Nawal parasi
04/2004 - 05/2013

Proficiency Certificate Level of Nursing - Nursing

Maya Devi Technical College
Butwal-14, Dhawaha
05/2013 - 07/2016

OSCE - Adult Nursing

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford

Skills

  • Complex medical care
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Care plan development
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient communication
  • Caseload management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient-centred care
  • Outstanding communication
  • Patient record management
  • Adult acute and critical care
  • Medication storage and disposal
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • First-class patient care
  • Routine investigations
  • Rehabilitation assessments
  • Computerised charting specialist
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Patient Education
  • Vital signs
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Charting and reporting
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic charting
  • Venipuncture
  • Dementia care

Timeline

Registered nurse

Folkestone Care Centre
04.2022 - 01.2024

Health care assistant

Folkestone Care Centre
11.2020 - 04.2022

Registered nurse

Paschimanchal Community Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020

Registered nurse

Lumbini Medical College
04.2017 - 11.2018

GCSEs -

The Pioneer Secondary English Boarding School
04/2004 - 05/2013

Proficiency Certificate Level of Nursing - Nursing

Maya Devi Technical College
05/2013 - 07/2016

OSCE - Adult Nursing

Oxford Brookes University
Jamuna Gurung