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BALJINDER KAUR

Bakersfield

Summary

I have in professional world for more than a decade but now i am a Compassionate and motivated new graduate nursing student with basic clinical training and hands-on experience in patient care .Skilled in patient assessment, assisted in medication administration, clinical documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe and quality care. Strong communication, critical thinking, and time-management abilities with a commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional growth. Certified in BLS/CPR and eager to contribute to a fast-paced healthcare environment as a Registered Nurse.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Experience Skills

Associate Nursing Student / New Graduate Nurse

  • Completed clinical rotations in medical-surgical, pediatrics, maternity, mental health, and critical care units under RN supervision.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and comfort measures.
  • Performed patient assessments including vital signs, pain evaluation, and documentation of findings.
  • Assisted in medications administration following safety protocols and instructor supervision.
  • Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on medications, discharge instructions, and healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Maintained accurate electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) and ensured patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
  • Responded to changes in patient condition and reported critical findings promptly to supervising nurses.
  • Demonstrated strong communication, compassion, and time-management skills in fast-paced clinical settings.
  • Applied evidence-based nursing practices to support patient safety and quality care outcomes.
  • Patient Care & Safety
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
  • Infection Control & Sterile Technique
  • Patient Assessment
  • Communication & Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
  • Care Planning & Patient Education

Quality Engineer III

Teledyne Reynolds
Torrance, CA
05.2021 - Current
  • Working as Quality Engineer III.
  • Experience with Root cause analysis.
  • Preparing corrective action reports.
  • Experience with 1st article inspection of military qualified connectors and cables.
  • Experience with MRB
  • Experience with Nonconformities
  • Leading projects for process development.
  • Leading projects for cost reduction (ponc)
  • Certified with IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001

Senior QA Engineer

Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 07.2024

Senior Quality Engineer – Aerojet Rocketdyne:

  • Led quality assurance activities for aerospace and defense manufacturing programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, and FMEA.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve nonconformance issues and improve production quality.
  • Performed internal audits, process audits, and supplier quality evaluations to maintain regulatory and contractual compliance.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans to ensure product conformity and reliability.
  • Supported launch vehicle and propulsion system programs through inspection readiness, risk mitigation, and quality documentation.
  • Analyzed quality metrics, defect trends, and process capability data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Managed MRB (Material Review Board) activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
  • Assisted in qualification and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and test procedures.
  • Improved production efficiency and reduced defect rates through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • AS9100 & ISO 9001 Standards
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
  • Internal & Supplier Auditing
  • Nonconformance Management
  • Material Review Board (MRB)
  • GD&T Interpretation
  • Process Validation & Verification
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Aerospace Manufacturing Processes
  • Technical Documentation & Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
  • Microsoft Office Suite & Quality Management Systems (QMS)

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Quality Engineer

Glenair
Glendale, CA
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Experience with working in quality.
  • Experience with root cause analysis.
  • Experience with corrective action reports.
  • Experience with 1st article inspection of military qualified and commercial connectors, Including the MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and ultra-light Series 80 Mighty Mouse.
  • Certified with IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001.

Test Technician

Duke’s Aerospace
Winnetka, CA
08.2018 - 09.2018
  • Perform engineering developmental and qualification testing of hot bleed air valves in accordance with test procedures or directions provided by Engineering.
  • Assists in the development of test plans and procedures for new products to best utilize existing equipment and capabilities.
  • Prepares complete test data and results in prescribed formats.
  • Performs testing, setting up tests, recording data manually from computer interfaces and gages, recording and saving automated data from tests, ability to operate mechanical test systems, write brief test status summary and report to Engineering.
  • Monitors in-process tests on hot, pressurized air test systems.
  • Sets up piping, tubing, sensors, gages, and data acquisition for hot air valve testing.
  • Contract

Quality/Test Engineer

FTG Aerospace
Chatsworth, CA
09.2014 - 08.2018
  • Experience with working in quality (most recently), including corrective action reports.
  • Experience with 1st article inspection of electromechanical sub-assemblies (ex. flex boards) and panels (Discuss software).
  • Testing the light panels as per drawing requirements using Hi-pot tester.
  • Testing the assemblies using DIT-MCO, cable scan and Lab-view according to the test requirement stated in drawing.
  • Designed schematics for two test cables using AutoCAD
  • Designed a PCB for a test fixture using Altium designer.
  • Experienced generating the film positive and negatives for panels with AutoCAD & Genesis.
  • Certified with IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001.
  • Experience with Paradigm for building bill of material and router (travelers).
  • Experience with Microsoft word, excel.
  • Started as an inspector in assembly line.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

ICHS
Boynton Beach, FL
01-2026

Bachelors degree - Electrical Engineering

B.B.S.B ENGG College
India
01-2010

Master of Science - Engineering

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
Punjab, India
04-2014

Skills

  • Patient Care & Safety
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Assisted in Medication Administration under supervision
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
  • Infection Control & Sterile Technique
  • Patient Assessment
  • Communication & Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
  • Care Planning & Patient Education

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.

LANGUAGES

English
Punjabi
Hindi

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

06.2022 - 07.2024

Quality Engineer III

Teledyne Reynolds
05.2021 - Current

Quality Engineer

Glenair
10.2018 - 05.2021

Test Technician

Duke’s Aerospace
08.2018 - 09.2018

Quality/Test Engineer

FTG Aerospace
09.2014 - 08.2018

Bachelors degree - Electrical Engineering

B.B.S.B ENGG College

Registered Nurse

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

ICHS

Master of Science - Engineering

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
BALJINDER KAUR