Registered Nurse - Acute Care & Rehab
Resume:
RAMBHA SHRESTHA
Toronto, Canada
514-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Registered Nurse with international experience providing comprehensive nursing care in acute care across Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, Emergency, Intensive Care, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Gynecology, and Pediatric settings. Currently maintaining active nursing practice in Ontario while providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care in accordance with CNO standards. Demonstrated strengths in comprehensive patient assessment, critical decision-making, nursing interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adapting to changing patient needs in fast-paced healthcare environments. Committed to evidence-based practice, professional accountability, lifelong learning, and delivering high-quality patient care.
SKILLS
Comprehensive Patient Assessment, Care Planning and Proficient in using Point Click Care (PCC) for documentation and patient management
IV Therapy, Venipuncture & PICC Line Management
Internationally educated nurse with over 15 years of experience as an RN in various specialties, including Medical-Surgical, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics, ICU, emergency & Rehab unit
Medication Administration & Monitoring
Critical Thinking & Clinical Decision-Making.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, committed, flexible, adaptable to continuous learning and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE May 2022 – Current
The Rekai Centre – Wellesley Central Place, Toronto, ON
Perform nursing intervention such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring intake, and conducting specimen collection.
Perform basic head- to- toe assessment as per long – term home policy and conducted admission & discharge procedures.
Administration of medication & monitoring the effects, side effects and adverse effects of medication.
Follow the rules of PPE, provide wound care, perform catheterization procedures, communicated with families and visitors.
Provided glucometer reading, insulin & immunization services, conducted Doctor’s instructions,
Provided a safe environment & intervention in preventing injuries from falling.
Deliver inclusive and respectful care to residents, including those in the LGBTQ+ community
REGISTERED NURSE
Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal Jul 2024 – Aug2024
Provided comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical and orthopedic patients by performing patient assessments, administering medications, IV therapy, wound care, and monitoring patient progress throughout hospitalization.
Applied nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to develop individualized nursing interventions, evaluate patient responses, and recognize changes in patient condition requiring timely intervention.
Delivered safe pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, including pain management, mobility assistance, infection prevention, patient education, and discharge planning.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate evidence-based, patient-centred care while maintaining professional and ethical nursing standards.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation, prioritized multiple patient needs, and adapted effectively within a fast-paced acute care environment.
REGISTERED NURSE Sep2001- Dec2019
B&B Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
Delivered comprehensive nursing care across Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, Intensive Care, Emergency, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Gynecology, and Pediatric units within a tertiary acute care hospital.
Performed comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, venipuncture, PICC line care, blood transfusions, wound care, pain management, neurovascular assessments, and other nursing interventions while ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care.
Applied critical thinking and clinical judgment to develop individualized care plans, evaluate patient outcomes, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely nursing interventions.
Collaborated effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, advocate for patients and families, and support positive clinical outcomes.
Educated patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, surgical recovery, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and health promotion while maintaining compassionate, culturally sensitive, patient-centred nursing care.
EDUCATION
PAB Certificate, PDSB (PSW) Sep 2020 – May 2021
SHADD Health & Business Centre, Montreal, QC
Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (B.N) Sep2006 – Sep 2008
B&B Medical Institute, Lalitpur, Purbanchal University, Nepal
Proficiency of Certificate Level, Nursing( PCL) Mar1994 – Apr1997
Institute of Medicine Campus, Birgunj, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN) License, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) License, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
BLS Provider -Heart & Strock Foundation of Canada
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