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Selina Basnet

Dartmouth,Devon

Summary

Dedicated Band 5 registered nurse with extensive expertise in elderly care, palliative care, and end-of-life assistance. Demonstrates exceptional skills in falls risk identification, compassionate care, and patient-centred approaches. Proficient in nurse leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and outstanding communication with family members. Adept at managing patient records with data confidentiality and utilising clinical assessment tools for effective healthcare delivery. Committed to advancing healthcare ethics and enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive pharmacology knowledge and medication administration.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Nurse

The Fleet Care Home
Dartmouth, Devon
06.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Actively participated in care reviews, audits and quality improvement initiatives within the nursing home setting
  • Supervised junior staff and care assistants, offering clinical guidance and support to ensure high standard care
  • Maintained up-to-date and legally complaint patient records and care documentation
  • Assessed , planned and implemented personalized nursing care for elderly residents , including those with complex and palliative needs
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Arranged transportation to medical appointments, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments.
  • Provided end-of-life care offering comfort during difficult times.
  • Recorded accurately patient medical information for informed decision making by physicians.
  • Conducted routine check-ups on patients' vital signs for prompt issue detection and resolution.
  • Maintained a safe environment through consistent monitoring of potential hazards in the home setting.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional support, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Facilitated social interactions, enhancing patients' mental health and happiness.
  • Communicated effectively with family members about the state of their loved ones' health, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Assisted patients to enhance mobility and physical wellbeing.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Received training on dementia care principles, enhancing skills in managing challenging behaviours.
  • Collected blood samples, ensured accurate labelling and proper storage for correct test results.


Health care assistant

ADR Care Homes
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Documented daily observations accurately hence facilitating a comprehensive record of each resident's progression.
  • Provided emotional support to residents, enhancing wellbeing.
  • Participated in staff training sessions, keeping up-to-date with best practices in elderly care.
  • Communicated effectively with family members, providing updates on resident's condition.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, ensuring dignity and respect.
  • Facilitated social activities for improved mental stimulation.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to track health progress or detect anomalies early enough for medical intervention.
  • Assisted in moving and handling procedures for preventing injury or discomfort to residents.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards residents' feelings and concerns, fostering trust relationships.
  • Helped residents with mobility issues around the home thereby assuring their comfort.
  • Responded promptly to calls for help, reducing distress and anxiety in patients.
  • Encouraged independence amongst residents through supportive guidance.
  • Followed care plans accurately, ensuring consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained confidentiality for safeguarding resident information.
  • Ensured proper patient hygiene by helping with bathing and dressing.
  • Attended team meetings regularly thus contributing ideas for improving service delivery.
  • Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
  • Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.

Registered School Health Nurse

Nepal Health Ministry and Jugal Rural Municipality
Jugal , Sindhupalchowk, Nepal
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced school health services by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, prioritising data protection standards.
  • Administered routine immunisations to students for improved community-wide health.
  • Coordinated medical examinations for school sports teams to ensure fitness for play.
  • Reported potential health and safety hazards around the school premises, enhancing overall safety measures.
  • Conducted vision, hearing and other screenings as part of annual check-ups; detected early signs of issues before escalation.
  • Reduced absenteeism with regular monitoring of student's health status.
  • Educated parents about children's health issues to encourage home-based support.
  • Provided emergency first aid to students during accidents, resulting in immediate relief.
  • Managed medication administration for students requiring daily doses during school hours; ensured adherence to doctor's instructions.
  • Identified signs of emotional or social problems in students, liaised with appropriate staff members promptly.
  • Facilitated workshops on hygiene practices, reinforced understanding amongst the student population.
  • Participated in parent-teacher meetings, provided valuable input regarding student's physical wellbeing.
  • Assisted in creating school policies related to health and wellness; promoted an inclusive educational setting.
  • Performed initial assessments on new students, ensuring proper medical records were established.
  • Developed tailored dietary plans for students diagnosed with specific food allergies; minimised risk exposure during meal times.
  • Minimised risk of infection by maintaining medical instruments, using sterilisation and infection control techniques.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.

Covid Nurse

Community Health Center
Jugal , Sindupalchowk, Nepal
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided education on infection control to hospital staff, increasing overall adherence to guidelines.
  • Supervised waste management practices in the hospital, minimising exposure risks from biohazardous materials.
  • Worked closely with ward staff to ensure adherence to isolation precautions-minimising cross-contamination risks.
  • Reduced risk of infection by implementing strict hygiene protocols.
  • Built strong relationships with local health departments-enabling effective outbreak response coordination.
  • Improved awareness about infectious diseases amongst staff and patients through regular educational programmes.
  • Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring and observation for signs of infection.
  • Conducted regular training sessions on proper hand hygiene to reduce transmission risks.
  • Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.

Registered Nurse

MediTech Hospital and Research Center
Butwal, Nepal
04.2020 - 12.2020

• Maintained cleanliness of unit Observing infection, prevention and control protocols

• Accompanied patient to referral facility

• Administer medications as instructed as physicians and also start Intravenous (IV) lines

• Create and maintain patients record

• Recognizing and managing the psychosocial and ethical issues that commonly arise in the Emergency Department.

• Used surgical aseptic technique in draping, scrubbing, gloving, and gowning

• Checked of client's vital signs and interpretation of results to patients

• Performed sharp and instrument count Decontamination of instruments

• Maintained sterility during surgical procedures

• Administration of medications Observation of patient using patient monitor

• Triage cases in order of urgency and need. Work with ER staff to stabilize incoming patients.

• Collaborated with physicians and nurses to devise individualized treatments for patients

  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.

Student nurse Clinical Rotations

Oasis Medical College
Chitwan, Nepal
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Assisted in surgical procedures for successful operations.
  • Followed strict hygiene protocols during all clinical procedures; minimised cross-contamination risks significantly.
  • Demonstrated empathetic understanding towards patients' families; facilitated effective communication about the progression of patients’ conditions.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.

• Observe signs and symptoms, institutes medical remedial actions when appropriate and document these in charts, reports adverse observations to physician

• Teaches and directs non-professional nursing personnel; maintains good relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team

• Readiness for new learning and challenges and contributes to team building

• To apply safety guidelines , quality management and infection control in accordance with policies and procedures

• To plan and to implement the treatment of the patients according to the request of the physicians and to evaluate the patients condition at the end of treatment

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.

• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.

• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.

• Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.

• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

• Explained course of care and medication side effects to the patients and care givers in east – to – understand terms

Education

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Oasis Medical College
Nepal
04.2017 - 09.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Science-Biology

Panchayat College
Nepal
/2015 - /2017

GCSEs -

Little Angels' School
Nepal

Skills

  • End-Of-Life care assistance
  • Falls risk identification
  • Nurse leadership
  • Outstanding communication
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient-centred approach
  • Band 5 registered
  • Data confidentiality
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient record management
  • Computerised charting
  • Blood collection
  • Healthcare ethics understanding
  • Communication with family members
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Elderly care competencies
  • Palliative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical assessment tools
  • Oxygen administration
  • Vital signs measurement
  • IV management
  • Advanced cardiac life support

Certification

  • School Leaving Certificate
  • National Examination Board
  • Diploma In Nursing
  • Registered Nurse , Nepal Nursing Council , Nepal
  • Registered Nurse , Nursing and Midwifery Council UK, United Kingdom

Timeline

Nurse

The Fleet Care Home
06.2024 - Current

Health care assistant

ADR Care Homes
10.2022 - 06.2024

Covid Nurse

Community Health Center
04.2021 - 06.2021

Registered School Health Nurse

Nepal Health Ministry and Jugal Rural Municipality
01.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

MediTech Hospital and Research Center
04.2020 - 12.2020

Student nurse Clinical Rotations

Oasis Medical College
04.2017 - 03.2019

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Oasis Medical College
04.2017 - 09.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Science-Biology

Panchayat College
/2015 - /2017

GCSEs -

Little Angels' School
Selina Basnet