Sharmila Aranha
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent quality care
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse(PICU)
ADHB-Starship, Auckland
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Assessed, monitored and managed critically ill paediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Provided continuous observation of vital signs, ventilators, IV lines and other life support systems.
- Administered medications, fluids, blood products and nutrition according to physician orders and protocol.
- Responded rapidly to emergencies including cardiac arrests, respiratory distress and sepsis.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapist and other healthcare professionals in creating and implementing individualised care plans.
- Educated and supported families helping them understand diagnosis, treatments and care procedures.
- Upholded infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients.
- Administered high-quality patient care in critical conditions within Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse(Aged Care)
Tamahere Eventide, Hamilton
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided holistic, person-centred nursing care to elderly residents.
- Assessed, planned, implement, and evaluated individualised care plans.
- Administered medications safely and monitored for side effects.
- Managed chronic illnesses and respond promptly to acute health changes.
- Delivered wound care, catheter care, PEG feeding, and other nursing procedures.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care with compassion and dignity.
- Supported residents in activities of daily living to maintain independence.
- Monitored vital signs and report changes in health status to medical teams.
- Collaborated with doctors, allied health professionals, and caregivers.
- Educated residents and families about health conditions and care options.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety, infection control, and aged care standards.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.
- Provided emotional support, advocacy, and culturally safe care to residents and families.
Registered Nurse(PICU)
Royal Hospital, Oman
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
Registered Nurse (AICU)
Breach candy Hospital, Mumbai India
07.2011 - 11.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure and stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Health care assistant(HCA)
Westgate Health care LTD, Hertfordshire, UK
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- EDUCATION Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SCS College Of Nursing Science
01.2008
Skills
- Team coordinator
- Decision making
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team worker
- Rapid decision making under pressure
- Clinical judgment
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Family support
Certification
- 2015 - I V Cannulation
- 2015 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider – ACLS
- 2015 - Basic Life Support – BLS
- 2018 - PALS - Paediatric Advanced Life Support
- 2020 - Interrai Trained
- 2025 - Basic Life Support
- 2025 - APLS Starship PICU
- Advanced respiratory Course /Cardiac course /Nuero/Renal Starship PICU
- Preceptor in Nursing -2022
- Male catheterization-2021
- Syringe driver competency 2020
- Wound care training
- Arterial line sampling course
Timeline
Registered Nurse(PICU)
ADHB-Starship, Auckland
03.2023 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse(Aged Care)
Tamahere Eventide, Hamilton
01.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse(PICU)
Royal Hospital, Oman
10.2014 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse (AICU)
Breach candy Hospital, Mumbai India
07.2011 - 11.2013
Health care assistant(HCA)
Westgate Health care LTD, Hertfordshire, UK
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SCS College Of Nursing Science
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