DARSHPREET KAUR
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Seasoned ICU Staff Nurse and PSW with a proven track record at Home Instead, skilled in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in fostering patient relationships, enhancing nutritional objectives, and leading critical care educational sessions. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through meticulous care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PSW
Home Instead
11.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
ICU Staff Nurse
Shergill Multispecility Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
ICU Staff Nurse
Healthsure Multispecility Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families.
- Effectively utilized electronic health records systems to document all aspects of patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
ICU Staff Nurse
IVY Multispecility Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Advocated for individualized patient needs within the context of their unique medical histories, preferences, and goals of care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly recognize changes in patient condition, enabling timely interventions.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the ICU, fostering collaboration among nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Increased staff competency by leading educational sessions on critical care procedures and best practices.
Education
No Degree - Professional Boundaries Certificate
Home Instead
Mississauga, ONAssociate of Science - Healthcare Administration And Nursing Leadership
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Guelph, ON09-2024
Cetificate - First Aid Caregiver Certificate
Mother Teresa Institute
Khanna ,Punjab ,India08-2023
Associate of Science - General Nursing And Midwifery
Victor Institute of Nursing And Paramedical
Ranwan09-2010
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Toileting support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Care
- Nutrition Support
- Professional boundaries
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Fall prevention
- Daily living assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Flexible schedule and availability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
References are available upon ask
Timeline
PSW
Home Instead
11.2023 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
Shergill Multispecility Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2023
ICU Staff Nurse
Healthsure Multispecility Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019
ICU Staff Nurse
IVY Multispecility Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2017
No Degree - Professional Boundaries Certificate
Home Instead
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration And Nursing Leadership
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Cetificate - First Aid Caregiver Certificate
Mother Teresa Institute
Associate of Science - General Nursing And Midwifery
Victor Institute of Nursing And Paramedical
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