Ponnambili Jalaja

Possesses strong communication skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and the ability to address the needs of elderly residents effectively.

Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for aged care residents.

* Skilled at prioritizing workload to deliver timely and safe care in a fast-paced aged care environment.

* Creative, flexible, and innovative in responding to challenges common in aged care settings.

Committed to providing person-centered care that respects the preferences and dignity of elderly residents and their families.

Experienced in providing care for elderly individuals, including those with dementia, in line with industry standards and best practices.

Knowledgeable about the role of a Registered Nurse in aged care, including adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.

Familiar with relevant legislation, industrial agreements, and codes of practice specific to aged care nursing.

Proficient in using Quality Improvement Systems to enhance the quality and safety of care provided to elderly residents.

Competent in using aged care management systems and healthcare technology to support effective patient care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Provide direct person-centered nursing or midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients or clients on a shift-by-shift basis in a defined clinical area, with increasing autonomy over time.

Plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies to ensure the comprehensive care of individual health care needs.

Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to patient or client safety, risk minimization, and safe work practices within the practice setting.

Provide ward or team leader coordination as required on a shift-by-shift basis, supporting staff and coordinating patient or client care.

Contribute to procedures aimed at effectively managing individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Provide health promotion and education to patients, clients, groups, and carers to improve individual health outcomes.

Support nursing or midwifery practice by facilitating learning experiences for students, orientation for new staff, and preceptorship for graduates.

Participate in evaluative research activities within the practice setting to support continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Utilize theoretical knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to achieve positive patient or client care outcomes.

Provide support and guidance to less experienced staff, enrolled nurses, student nurses, and other workers providing basic nursing care, with increasing capacity over time.