Haben Kidane

Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience

Talent

MelbourneMember since September 9, 2026

Clinical assessment, observations and recognition of deteriorationMedication administration and S4/S8 medication managementGeneral medical, surgical, GEM and rehabilitation nursingSpinal/orthopaedic post-operative care and pain managementWound assessment, dressing changes, pressure injury care and VAC therapy supportChronic disease management, health assessments and care planningDiabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disease managementIV therapy support, hydration management and NG feeding assistance

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About

Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience across acute hospital, rehabilitation, general practice and aged care settings. Experienced in general medical, surgical, spinal surgical, GEM, rehabilitation, oncology, mental health and primary healthcare. Strong clinical capability in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, care planning, clinical deterioration and multidisciplinary care.

Adaptable, reliable and patient-focused, with a strong commitment to safe, evidence-based nursing practice and professional standards.

Experience

Registered Nurse – Hospital & Aged Care - Victorian Nurse Specialists

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

Delivered safe, person-centred nursing care across acute medical, surgical, rehabilitation and aged care environments.
Administered medications, including S4/S8 medicines, in accordance with medication safety procedures.
Managed complex medical, post-operative, neurological and geriatric presentations, including falls, fractures and delirium.
Conducted comprehensive assessments, monitored vital signs and recognised and escalated deterioration using ISBAR.
Provided wound care including surgical wounds, pressure injuries, packing, dressing changes and VAC therapy support.
Supported pain management, mobility, rehabilitation goals, catheter care, continence and bowel management.
Maintained accurate progress notes, care plans and EMR documentation.
Collaborated with RNs, NUMs, medical staff and allied health professionals and adapted quickly to varied clinical environments.

Practice Nurse - Richmond Medical

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

Provided comprehensive nursing care in a general practice and primary healthcare setting.
Conducted assessments, monitored vital signs and escalated clinical concerns to GPs.
Assisted with consultations, procedures, wound care, minor procedures and specimen collection.
Supported chronic disease management, health assessments, care plans, preventive screening and recalls.
Provided patient education and health promotion and supported childhood and adult immunisation programs.
Provided catheter, continence and women's and men's health support within scope of practice.
Maintained accurate clinical records and followed infection prevention, PPE and aseptic technique requirements.
Coordinated referrals, investigations and follow-up care with GPs and allied health professionals.

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/General Wards - Belmore Nurses Bureau

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

Provided nursing care across medical, surgical, rehabilitation and aged care wards.
Supported medication rounds, patient observations, wound care and post-operative care.
Assisted with admissions, discharges and patient education.
Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapted to different wards and shift requirements.
Recognised for reliability, professionalism and patient-centred care.