Divya Vishalkumar Kathad
Nursing
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
Schlegelvilleges Long Term Care Home
Waterloo, ON
05.2024 - Current
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that contributed significantly to improved health outcomes among long-term care residents.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' health and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing assistant care
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
Registered Nurse
Shiv orthopedic and trauma care center
Rajkot, India
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Education
Enhanced Practice for Internationally educated Nurses -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON 01.2024 - Current
Post basic Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Krishnaben Mukeshbhai Jani College of Nursing
Amreli, Gujarat 11.2020 - 12.2022
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Shree Dayabhai Kanjibhai Ukani School of Nursing
Rajkot, Gujarat 10.2017 - 10.2020
Skills
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients
Verbal and written communication skills
Care plan assessment
Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Intern
Schlegelvilleges Long Term Care Home
05.2024 - Current
Enhanced Practice for Internationally educated Nurses -
Conestoga College
01.2024 - Current
Post basic Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Krishnaben Mukeshbhai Jani College of Nursing
11.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Shiv orthopedic and trauma care center
06.2020 - 05.2023
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Shree Dayabhai Kanjibhai Ukani School of Nursing
10.2017 - 10.2020
Professional Development
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Certificate
- Police check done.
- Immunization done (TB, MMR, Hep-B, Flu shot, etc...)
- Mask fit tested.
Volunteer Experience
Emergency Response Team for COVID-19 in INDIA