Manika Gurung
Salisbury,Wiltshire
Summary
Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 7 years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
Andover Nursing Home
Andover, Hampshire
2022.03 - Current
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and residents.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Registered nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, Berkshire
2017.10 - 2022.03
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
Healthcare assistant
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading, Berkshire
2015.04 - 2017.09
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Healthcare assistant
River View Care Home
Reading, Berkshire
2012.02 - 2017.08
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
Crew member
McDonald's
Reading, Berkshire
2011.08 - 2013.02
- Achieved excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took cash and card payment at checkout, providing correct change and receipts when requested.
- Shared product knowledge to answer customer questions and make suggestions.
- Assessed food quality before serving customers to meet high-quality standards.
- Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
- Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
- Attended to customers with friendly and accurate service.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment.
Education
BSC Honours in Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing
University of West London
London 2014.09 - 2017.09
BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
Reading College
Reading 2012.09 - 2014.09
BTEC Level 2 Applied Science - Science
Reading College
Reading 2011.09 - 2012.09
Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics - Mathematics
Reading College
Reading 2011.09 - 2012.09
GCSE English - English
Reading College
Reading 2011.09 - 2012.09
School Leaving Certificate (GCSEs) -
St Mary's Higher Secondary School
Pokhara, Nepal 2000.09 - 2011.09
Skills
- Bi-lingual in English and Nepalese
- Monitoring vital signs
- Catheter and wound care
- Performing bladder scans
- Triaging patient concerns
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- End-of-life care
- Staff performance evaluations
- Patient-centred care
- Ethical decision-making
Timeline
Registered nurse
Andover Nursing Home
2022.03 - Current
Registered nurse
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2017.10 - 2022.03
Healthcare assistant
Royal Berkshire Hospital
2015.04 - 2017.09
BSC Honours in Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing
University of West London
2014.09 - 2017.09
BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
Reading College
2012.09 - 2014.09
Healthcare assistant
River View Care Home
2012.02 - 2017.08
BTEC Level 2 Applied Science - Science
Reading College
2011.09 - 2012.09
Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics - Mathematics
Reading College
2011.09 - 2012.09
GCSE English - English
Reading College
2011.09 - 2012.09
Crew member
McDonald's
2011.08 - 2013.02
School Leaving Certificate (GCSEs) -
St Mary's Higher Secondary School
2000.09 - 2011.09