good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

SARSWATI ARYAL ACHARYA

** ******* *** **, *******, Alberta. T3J1A8

( : 587-***-**** *: **********@*****.***

PROFILE

* ***** ******* ********* **** bachelor’s degree in nursing and more than 10 years international work experience

Ability to work in fast placed environment

Punctual, honest, hardworking, empathetic

Excellent observation, communication and problem-solving skills

Knowledge on computer: Microsoft word, excel, power point & SPSS

Language: English, Nepali and Hindi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Senior Care, Calgary, AB, Feb 2019 to till date continue

Health Care Aide

Provide direct care to the residents in their home and sometimes facility centre also.

Assist to residents in their daily living activities

Provide personal care for residents such as bathing, peri care, bowel care, mouth care, shaving, nail care, simple wound dressing with personal hygiene

Maintain caution during transfer to the residents from one place to another place using lift

Serve food to residents and assist them during feeding

Read care plan and provide safe care to residents according to care plan

Observe and report any unusual signs or behaviour to the senior staff or care manager on time

Insure the safety and privacy of the residents all times

Create a professional and compassionate relationship with the residents and family members

Bir Hospital, RN, Kathmandu Nepal, Dec 2015 – Apr 2018 (Bir Hospital is a widely recognized and publicly funded teaching hospital in Nepal with 500+ beds, 150+ doctors, 250+ RNs. I worked in this hospital as a Scrub as well as Circulatory Nurse in General Surgical Operation Room. This hospital conducts annually at least 5000 elective and emergency surgeries related to General surgery). My job responsibilities were: -

Handed and took over equipments, emergency drugs and patients

Ensured proper functioning of surgical equipments for open and laparoscopic surgery

Confirmed consent for surgery prior taking patients to the operation: Provided emotional support to the patients and families

Monitored and recorded vital signs and lab reports of patients and informed senior staff and related doctors if any deviation from the normal

Opened intravenous line and administer intravenous fluid, preoperative medicine as ordered

Maintained aseptic technique while doing hand washing, gowning and gloving

Prepared the instruments for surgery according to operation list following the sterile technique

Assisted the doctors during operation such as Urological operations (PCNL, Nephrectomy, Pyelolithotomy, TURP etc.), Gastroenterological operation (Hepaticojejunostomy, whipple procedure, Gastrojejunostomy, Peri cystectomy etc.), Orthopedic operations (DHS, Internal fixtation, Arthroplasty, ORIF with k-wire etc.), General Surgery (Lap/open cholecystectomy, TAPP, Lap/open Appendectomy etc.); Provided perioperative care to the patient

Helped to transfer the patient in Post Anesthesia Care Unit after surgery

Adhered to infection control policies and protocol: Supervised the performance of junior staffs, nursing students and guide them correctly

Kept the accurate report and record of the operation as hospital policy

Western Regional Hospital, RN, Pokhara Nepal, Nov 2006 - Dec 2015 (Western Regional Hospital is one of the largest publicly funded hospital of the Nepal with 400+ beds, 150+doctors, 200+RNs. I worked in this hospital as an Anesthesia Assistant in operation room. This hospital conducts at least 5500 elective and emergency operation surgeries per year.)

Handed over and took over of the patient, anesthetic drugs and equipment

Prepared anesthesia medicine (inj midazolam, pethidine, morphine, fentanyl, propofol, sodium thiopentone, ketamine, succinylcholine, vecuronium, pancuronium, atracuronium, mephentermine, glycopyrolate, atropine, adrenaline, xylocard, Neostigmine, sensorcaine, Spinal set etc.) according to type of operation, patient’s weight and type of anesthesia

Received patients for operation with complete patient chart with written consent

Ensured safe environment, provided psychological support to the patients and their families

Monitored patient’s vital signs, conformed investigation reports such as blood test, urine test, ECG, X-ray, Echo, CT scan etc. and report to the concern Doctor and Senior staff

Opened intravenous line, administrated pre-operative medicine, maintained intake and output

Assisted Anesthetic Doctor during the administration of Anesthesia (General, LMA, Spinal, Epidural, Saddle, IVA and local etc.)

Provided perioperative care to the patients

Transfused the blood if necessary, as advised

Performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in case of emergency under supervision

Strictly followed universal aseptic techniques, quality and patient care

Helped to shift the patient in Post Anesthesia Care Unit after Surgery

Maintained records of treatment and nursing care with correct reporting and recording

Kohalpur Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepal, Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (Kohalpur Medical College and Teaching Hospital is one of the largest Private Hospital of the Nepal with 500+ beds, 150+doctors, 250+RNs. I worked in this hospital as a Registered Nurse in Geriatric Ward where 35 beds are allocated for senior residents.

EDUCATION

Health Care Aide, Rosewood College, Calgary, Alberta 2018

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, Nepal 2011

Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing, Nepal 2003

School Leaving Certificate, Nepal 1999

TRAININGS

Medication Administration 2018

CPR Health Care Provider Level C 2018

Supportive Pathway 2018

Anesthesia Assistant 2009

REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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