Avneet Kaloty
West Kelowna,BC
Summary
Experienced with patient care management, ensuring delivery of compassionate and efficient services. Utilizes clinical knowledge to oversee nursing staff and coordinate patient care plans effectively. Track record of maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while fostering collaborative team environment.
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in Long Term Care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerland Seniors Village
05.2020 - Current
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Promoted a culture of safety through diligent monitoring of potential hazards within the clinical setting as well as proactive identification of areas requiring improvement or intervention efforts.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex patient situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop appropriate action plans.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to maintain optimal patient health during treatments.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory guidelines governing the practice of nursing within the facility environment at all times.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
David Lloyd Jones
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Caring for 25-61 residents
- Providing education regarding insulin and medications
- Providing wound care
- Serving meals and assisting with meals
- Administering medication throughout the day
- Monitoring 25 residents for adverse effects of medications, communicating with family and providing education regarding care plans and medications
- Providing Tube feed sterility
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandt's Creek Mews
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Caring for 25-105 residents
- Administering and Providing education regarding insulin and other medications
- Monitoring residents for adverse effects of the medication
- Providing wound care
- Sterile technique, serving meals and assisting with meals, providing AM care, communicating with families to ensure continuity of care
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Deli Worker
Loblaw Superstore
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Providing fast service to customers
- Trained new employees
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work space
- Used industrial equipment safely
- Directed customers to specific deli items in the store
- Assembled and packaged salads, sandwiches, and platters
- Served customers while maintaining a high standard of safety and cleanliness
- Sliced and package items based on customer needs in a timely manner
- Answered phone calls and took messages
- Monitored quality control
- Rotated and tagged items accordingly
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Improved customer wait times with efficient slicing techniques for meats and cheeses while maintaining precision in portion control.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Kelowna, BC01.2019
Skills
- PointClick Care
- Care planning
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Certified in CPR/AED
License
Licensed Practical Nurse, 74494
Volunteer Experience
- Karate instructor and referee at tournaments, 2013 - Present
- Change Bandit for the KGH Foundation for the Day of Giving, 2013 - Present
- Assisted with soccer and basketball events, 2013 - Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - British Columbia Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerland Seniors Village
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
David Lloyd Jones
08.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brandt's Creek Mews
04.2019 - 05.2020
Deli Worker
Loblaw Superstore
08.2016 - 01.2017
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
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