Ruchika Kaushal
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience as a Nurse Practitioner at NHS Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient safety. Proven track record in mentoring nursing students as a Nursing Tutor, fostering high pass rates. Skilled in clinical data analysis and empathetic patient care, committed to evidence-based practices and infection control.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Tutor
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
Punjab
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-quality theoretical and practical instruction in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, and Pharmacology to nursing students.
- Mentored and supported students academically and professionally, contributing to consistently high pass and placement rates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices, evidence-based guidelines, and healthcare trends.
- Evidence-based teaching approach.
Nurse Practitioner
NHS Hospital
Punjab
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered expert nursing care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit, managing complex and life-threatening conditions with precision and efficiency.
- Operated and monitored advanced critical care equipment, including ventilators, ECG monitors, infusion pumps, defibrillators, syringe drivers, and multiparameter monitors to support vital functions and ensure patient stability.
- Utilised Management Information Systems (MIS) for secure and efficient documentation of patient data, medication administration, clinical notes, and handover reports.
- Maintained strict infection control, patient safety, and ICU nursing standards as per hospital policy and international protocols.
Education
Master of Public Health -
CQUniversity
Melbourne, Australia07.2027
Master of Science - Nursing - Critical Care
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
Punjab, India01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Hans Raj DAV Institute of Nursing
Punjab, India01.2018
Skills
- Nursing practice and education
- Intensive and critical care nursing
- Patient care and safety
- Infection control strategies
- Emergency response skills
- Health education and promotion
- Basic first aid techniques
- Care planning and management
- Interpersonal relations and empathy
- Critical thinking in clinical settings
- Clinical data analysis
- Medication safety protocols
Certification
Registered Nurse Certificate
- Issued by Punjab Nurses Registration Council
- Ater completing Master of Science in Nursing- Critical Care
- Feb 2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Certificate
- After completing Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Jan 2019 - Current
Research Projects
M.Sc. Nursing research project - a true experimental study
- Evaluated the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching program on knowledge of first aid management for selected minor injuries among primary school teachers in Jalandhar, Punjab
B.Sc. Nursing research project: a descriptive study
- Assessed the level of depression among senior citizens residing in old-age homes, with the aim of developing a booklet on coping strategies in Jalandhar, Punjab
Achievements
Facilitator in the workshop
- Served as a facilitator for a simulation session in a national workshop on the theme 'Neonatal Health: A simulation-based learning,' organized by Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
Timeline
Nursing Tutor
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
12.2022 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner
NHS Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Public Health -
CQUniversity
Master of Science - Nursing - Critical Care
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Hans Raj DAV Institute of Nursing
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