SAPNA NAYANI
Houston,TX
Summary
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, when it comes to dealing with patients and their families with different cultural backgrounds. This includes the ability to empathetically convey information to patients and their families.
- Good communication skills with good command of Urdu and English languages.
- Ability to deliver quality evidence based patient care through nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Well developed technical skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, data base administration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
ANACC assessor
Australian Health associates
01.2021 - Current
- Critical thinking and reasoning without delivering hand on care
- Ensure fair access to optimal care and support for clients
- Acted as an ambassador to the public for Australian Health Associates by presenting at conference and speaking engagements
- Record information about assessment process (including any issues encountered) Using AHA's internal form
- Adhere to Code of Conduct
- Perform assessment of residents using AN ACC Assessment Tool
- Provided guidance to junior staff members on best practices for data collection and analysis, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks according to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of the assessment process.
Registered Nurse supervisor
Bapt Care the Orchards
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Administered primary care and assessments for Resident
- Oversaw a team of 4 registered nurses and 20 nursing aides
- Assessed patient vitals and performed necessary lab tests
- Provided a full range of care from wound treatment to transfer to hospital when required
- Specialized in providing care for elderly, terminal patients at Aged care, to ensure patient dignity during end-of-life care
- Collaborated closely with doctors on staff to clearly communicate patient care plans with patients and their families
- Communicated health care instructions to the patient per assessment and plan of care in a clear, empathetic way
- Completed initial assessment of patient and family to determine health care needs by providing a physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses
- Administered medications, injections, and IV treatments as needed
- Fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to improve efficiency for healthcare providers when interacting with new patients
- Performed teammate and patient scheduling while overseeing the training of new clinical teammates
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
Registered Nurse
St John's Of GOD
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Focused on customer service and compassion, working and making connections with healthy, happy Rehab clients
- Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care and readily answered any patient questions around their illness or care
- Communicated and collaborated with medical specialists throughout the hospital to ensure top of the line care for patients
- Took vitals and performed triage for Patient in adverse conditions
- Ensured AHPRA compliance of entire nursing staff through regular education and seminars
- Trained new nursing staff on departmental best practices for patient care and communication
- Evaluated patient response to treatment and interventions and, if needed, revised the plan of care
- Nursing team leader for operating theatre
Registered Nurse
St John's Of GOD
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Educated patients and provided instructions for post-op care
- Developed a care plan then established goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated the therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Competent in range of nursing interventions including: Oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, female catheterization, Tracheostomy care, Suctioning & catheter care & post-operative wound management etc
- Provide health education on various topics including diabetes management & wound care
Registered Midwife
Aga khan University Hospital
03.2004 - 05.2007
- Participate in research and further educational opportunities
- Perform gynecological exams
- Educate patients on health, nutrition, and family planning
- Take patient vital signs
- Counsel expectant mothers on birthing plans, including hospital care, birthing centers, and other options
- Provide care for mothers and newborns after birth
- Assist surgeons and physicians in caring for the mother during complicated births
- Explain and demonstrate breastfeeding techniques
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Education
Diploma in Community Welfare - Welfare worker
Cambridge International College
Melbourne, Victoria01.2209
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Fitzroy01.2015
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Aga Khan Hospital for Women and Children
01.2003
Skills
- Patient Care
- Infant Care
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Maternity
- IV Management
- Patient Triage
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Health screening
Certification
- Medication certificate
- IV Cannulation certificate
- Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation course
- Epidural analgesia course
- Registered Nurse (RN) AHPRA
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Vaccination
- Wound Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
ANACC assessor
Australian Health associates
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse supervisor
Bapt Care the Orchards
01.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
St John's Of GOD
04.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
St John's Of GOD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Midwife
Aga khan University Hospital
03.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Aga Khan Hospital for Women and Children
Diploma in Community Welfare - Welfare worker
Cambridge International College
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