Arshdeep Kaur
Chestermere
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care- Giver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Polar Pak
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner, followed detailed instructions from work orders, communicated effectively with supervisors, and loaded and unloaded materials onto machines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
Registered Nurse
Karanvir Maternity &Infertility Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- Educated patients on postpartum care including self-care measures, infant care basics, warning signs of complications, and follow-up appointments.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating new mothers on proper latch techniques, milk supply maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
SALES ASSOCIATE
7 Eleven
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted customers warmly, kept work area clean and organized, assisted customers with product selection, operated cash register and POS, and demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
REGISTERED NURSE
Shri Krishna (C) Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, managed multiple tasks, collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, utilized critical thinking skills, responded to life-saving situations, educated patients, kept accurate records, reported symptoms, and protected patients' rights.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT -
Seneca College
King City, ON12.2019
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -
Seneca College
Markham, ON12.2018
GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib(C) Hospital, Institute of Nursing Education
Punjab, India07.2014
Skills
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
First Aid & CPR
Clinical Placements
- Student Nurse, GTB Hospital, Model Town, Ludhiana, Punjab, 2010-2014
- Student Nurse, McCall Centre for continuing care, Etobicoke, ON, 2019
RN License
- RN Licence under CRNA, 03/01/24
- RN Licence under PNRC, Punjab, India, 07/01/14
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Care- Giver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2024 - Current
MACHINE OPERATOR
Polar Pak
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Karanvir Maternity &Infertility Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
7 Eleven
01.2021 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Shri Krishna (C) Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2017
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT -
Seneca College
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -
Seneca College
GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib(C) Hospital, Institute of Nursing Education
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