SARAH DHAMALA
Paisley,UK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive nursing experience and a specialization in hemodialysis from the National Kidney Center, Nepal. Skilled in-patient assessment, treatment planning, and administration of medications, with proven expertise in managing patients in neurology and orthopedic wards. Demonstrates strong adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in both independent and multidisciplinary settings. Having successfully passed the CBT and OSCE exams, I am now preparing for OET exam to be Registered Nurse (RN) in the UK. Committed to continuous professional development, I aim to contribute my clinical expertise, empathy, and dedication to improving patient outcomes within the UK healthcare system.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Cucumber Recruitment
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Work flexibly across various care settings as an agency Health Care Assistant, selecting shifts as a Carer and Support Worker to meet the needs of diverse client groups.
- Deliver compassionate personal care to clients, assisting with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while promoting dignity and independence at all times.
- Administer medications as prescribed across multiple care settings, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with each placement's medication management protocols and patient safety guidelines.
- Provide support to individuals with varying care needs, including elderly clients, those with physical disabilities, and individuals requiring mental health support.
- Adapt quickly to different care environments and client requirements, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to integrate effectively into existing care teams.
- Monitor and report changes in client wellbeing and behaviour to senior staff and healthcare professionals, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate records of care delivered, including medication administration records, in line with each placement's protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Apply consistent infection control and health and safety practices across all placements, upholding hygiene standards and safeguarding client welfare.
- Cucumber Recruitment, UK
Health Care Assistant
Westerfield Care Home
Paisley
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate and dignified personal care to patients, including assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing, adhering to individual care plans and promoting independence where possible.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare protocols and patient safety guidelines.
- Conducted regular health assessments and observations, monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes in condition promptly to healthcare professionals.
- Offered emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, fostering a caring and trusting relationship while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of personalized care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and promote holistic care.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of care provided, documenting observations, interventions, and patient responses to treatment in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, implementing infection control measures and maintaining hygiene standards to prevent cross-contamination and promote overall well-being.
- Effectively communicated with healthcare professionals, patients, and families, providing updates on patient progress, responding to inquiries, and facilitating smooth transitions of care.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and training to enhance skills and stay abreast of best practices in caregiving, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the care team.
- Westerfield Care Home – Paisley, UK
Basic Hemodialysis Nursing Training
Nepal Kidney Centre
Kathmandu
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Preparing the machine and monitoring the vital signs of the patient.
- Preparing the blood lines tubing, dialyzer pre-wash, heparin preparation.
- Making initial decision to the patient about types of care and treatment with the help of paramedics on vital signs and symptoms.
- Preparing the patient for the procedure “On” and “Off” for Hemodialysis.
- Nepal Kidney Centre – Kathmandu, Nepal
Senior Nurse (Orthopedic and Neuro Ward)
Nepal Mediciti Hospital
Lalitpur
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Attending to the patient’s overall needs, such as feeding, bathing and grooming, dressing replacement, medication intake, and comfort.
- Monitoring vital signs and ensuring the proper functions of feeding tubes, ventilators, catheters and other life support equipment’s.
- Providing round-the-clock care to patients.
- Caring for the basic needs of critical patients; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
- Providing dressing and bandaging to the patient (for example: Bedsore, Wounds, Tracheostomy Care)
- Assisting physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
- Assist the patient for the mobilization.
- Providing different forms of rehabilitation and physiotherapy as need by the patients.
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital - Lalitpur, Nepal
NURSE as a VOLUNTEER
Manavsewa Aashram (Human Service Organization)
Makwanpur, Nepal
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported the use of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
- Protected patients' wellbeing through careful observation and quick action when their condition changed.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality when handling sensitive medical information.
- Supported patients with their daily needs, including feeding, bathing, grooming, changing continence pads, changing dressings, helping with medication, and keeping them comfortable.
- Monitored patients' vital signs.
- Prepared daily patient reports.
- Provided care, monitored patients' health, planned long-term care needs, administered medication, used medical equipment, and advised patients and their families on illness and ongoing care.
Education
Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) - Nursing
Tsho Rolpa Nursing College
Dolakha, Nepal 01.2012 - 01.2015
A-Level School Leaving Certificate -
Navjeevan English Secondary School
Lalitpur, Nepal 01.1999 - 01.2012
Skills
- Well-Disciplined and Punctual
- Problem Solving and Logical Thinking
- Active Listening and Concise Verbal Communication Skills
- Mass Communication and Leadership Skill
- Sincere, Dedicated and Hard-Working Person
- Ability of Conflict Resolving
- Motivation Strategies
- Renewal Opportunities
- Documentation
- Provide care to patient through holistic approach
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Dementia care training
- Elderly care proficiency
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Patient dignity preservation
- Handling distressed patients
- Palliative Care
- COVID-19 containment
- Record-keeping
- Mobility equipment operation
- Hoist operation
- Social care
- Rehabilitation support
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
LANGUAGE
English
Upper intermediate
Nepali
Native
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Record keeping training (Westerfield, UK)
- Transfer and handling training (Westerfield, UK)
- Continence management and care (Florence UK)
- Understanding and learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder (Florence UK)
- Fall and fracture prevention (Florence UK)
- Health and safety welfare (Florence UK)
- Moving and handling (Florence UK)
- Palliative care (Florence UK)
- Communications skills (Trust Training UK)
REFERENCES
Available upon demand.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Cucumber Recruitment
11.2025 - 06.2026
Health Care Assistant
Westerfield Care Home
03.2023 - 02.2025
Basic Hemodialysis Nursing Training
Nepal Kidney Centre
08.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Nurse (Orthopedic and Neuro Ward)
Nepal Mediciti Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2020
NURSE as a VOLUNTEER
Manavsewa Aashram (Human Service Organization)
05.2016 - 08.2017
Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) - Nursing
Tsho Rolpa Nursing College
01.2012 - 01.2015
A-Level School Leaving Certificate -
Navjeevan English Secondary School
01.1999 - 01.2012