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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, Australia
07.2027

Master of Science - Nursing - Critical Care

Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education
Punjab, India
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mahatma Hans Raj DAV Institute of Nursing
Punjab, India
01.2018

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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