Andi Buanasari

Fluent Bahasa Indonesia speaker with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with extensive experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds. Experienced healthcare professional and university lecturer in Indonesia, currently undertaking a PhD at a university in London. Strong background in interviewing, active listening, building rapport and understanding people's perspectives, needs and experiences.

Confident communicating with people in a professional and respectful manner, both independently and as part of a team. Reliable, self-motivated and adaptable, with experience working independently in busy and fast-paced environments.

PhD Student / Researcher at King's College London (2024-10 – Present)

• Conduct qualitative research exploring people's experiences and perspectives in healthcare.
• Conduct interviews with patients, family caregivers and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Use active listening, sensitive communication and rapport-building to encourage participants to share their experiences.
• Collect, analyse and interpret qualitative research data.

Lecturer at Public University (2018-03 – 2024-10)

• Communicated regularly with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication to different needs.
• Conducted and contributed to academic research involving people and their experiences.
• Supervised and supported students through clear communication, active listening and constructive feedback.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals across different settings.

Nurse at Hasanuddin University Hospital (2012-07 – 2014-10)

• Provided direct care and support to patients from diverse backgrounds and with different needs.
• Built trust and rapport with patients and families through attentive listening and respectful communication.
• Communicated regularly with patients, families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Developed strong understanding of people's concerns, needs and experiences in a healthcare setting.

PhD / Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Research – King's College London (2024-present)

Master's Degree in Nursing – University of Indonesia

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing – Universitas Hasanuddin