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Chanda Sharma

Edmonton,CA-AB

Summary

Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with 9+ years of experience in delivering top-notch patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Proficient in medication administration, IV insertion, critical thinking, and patient education, combined with leadership and collaboration skills. Proven track record of improving patient recovery rates and increasing staff efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

CBI Home Health.
07.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Registered Nurse

Fortis Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2018
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Achieved an average 94% positive feedback rate on the platform by personalizing weekly learning sessions to individual learning styles.
  • Expanded personal client base on upwork by 47% within one year via strong communication and networking.

Registered Nurse

Guru Tag Bahadur Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2013
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Lead a team of 10 NICU nurses, providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff. Implement and monitor care plans for up to 4 high-risk infants per shifts. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% decrease in central line associated bloodstream and infectons.

Education

Bridge To Canadian Nurse Program - Nursing

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
09-2024

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Nclex
01-2024

Registered Nurse And Midwifery - Nursing

Sigma College
Ludhiana, Punjab
01-2008

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient evaluations
  • Wound Expert
  • Teamwork
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Monitor vitals
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Attention to detail
  • Responding to emergencies

Languages

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

CBI Home Health.
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fortis Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse

Guru Tag Bahadur Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2013

Bridge To Canadian Nurse Program - Nursing

MacEwan University

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Nclex

Registered Nurse And Midwifery - Nursing

Sigma College

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