Dixa Patel
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Age Care Walden Heights
Calgary
12.2022 - Current
- Delivered outstanding and high quality care to residents with various diagnoses following the age care standards
- Administered medications, including schedule medications and treatment to residents and monitored response while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Demonstrated a positive leadership style with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team
- Provided clinical guidance and coordinated the care team
- Developed, demonstrated, and maintained a positive resident and team relationship
- Created and reviewed care plans and actioned issues of concerns for individual residents
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all interactions and interventions
- Observed and reported resident medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each resident and connected to optimal providers and care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Age Care Walden Heights
Calgary
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Age care Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care
- Completed and ensured residents clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and changes communicated
- Provided direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and documented care in compliance with regulatory and age care Resident Care standards and policies and procedures
- Responded to resident/family concerns and ensured appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/Executive Director and other departments
- Immunization Support
- Worked in a position of trust with vulnerable
- Facilitated and provided resident/family education
- Followed and assisted the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department
- Responded and managed significant changes in resident's condition and/or medical emergencies; provided emergency first aid.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seasons Retirement Communities Ponoka
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Effectively utilized the nursing process to provide high quality nursing care to residents
- Supervisory duties including ensuring excellent care services to residents and providing mentoring/education/guidance to the care team on an ongoing basis
- Assessments of residents moving into Seasons community and following up with residents throughout the transition to community
- Established priorities based on individual resident needs
- Ensured compliance with Resident Assessments/Service Plans in PCC and followed community specific policies, procedures, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) regulations
- Risk management by adhering to thorough monthly care related audits
- Medication administration in PCC.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Revera Mount Royal Care Centre
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans, and documentation are accurate, up to date, and changes communicated as required
- Assisted with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participated in conferences
- Worked closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out, and transfers
- Provided direct resident care and medication/treatment administration and documented care in compliance with regulatory and Revera Resident Care standards and policies and procedures
- Processed the orders and safe kept drugs and narcotics and administered in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice, and Revera policies and procedures
- Coordinated nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents
- Responded to resident/family concerns and ensured appropriate action taken and/or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/Executive Director and other departments
- Upheld and promoted the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct.
Child Development Worker
VIK Academy (South Calgary)
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with team members to deliver quality childcare
- Met all requirements and guidelines when caring for children
- Facilitated strong relationships with professionals, children, and parents to foster social cohesion and communications
- Nurtured children daily while providing care and safety
- Prepared meals, developed schedules, and maintained household rules throughout time spent with children
- Remained compassionate and caring in every interaction.
Cashier
Walmart Cold Lake
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Handled transactions with customers using cash registers
- Scanned products and collected payments
- Redeemed coupons
- Maintained clean and tidy checkout areas
- Enrolled customers into Walmart MasterCard Program.
Nursing Tutor
Dinsha Patel College of Nursing
Nadiad, Gujrat, India
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as nursing foundation, community health care, and pediatrics
- Kept abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- Prepared course materials such as syllabus, assignments, and handouts
- Supervised laboratory and clinical work
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory and clinical work, assignments, and papers
- Maintained attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Staff Nurse
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
Nadiad, Gujrat, India
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Observed and recorded behavior
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families
- Maintained reports of patients and monitored changes in their condition
- Checked the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level and placing orders if required
- Maintained hygienic and safe working environments in compliance with healthcare procedures
- Changed patient medication as indicated by their conditions and responses
- Kept an eye on each aspect of patient care includes physical activity plus proper diet
- Attended educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
Education
Bachelors of Science in nursing -
Charotar University of Science & Technology
Higher Secondary in Science Stream -
Kasturba Kanya Vidhyalaya
Skills
- Care Planning
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response/care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Patient Monitoring
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Medical Ethic
Certification
- Registered Nurse Alberta & Ontario
- License Practical Nurse Alberta
- Child Development Worker Certification Province of Alberta
- Registered Nurse Gujrat council, India
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Age Care Walden Heights
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Age Care Walden Heights
12.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seasons Retirement Communities Ponoka
08.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Revera Mount Royal Care Centre
07.2021 - 08.2021
Child Development Worker
VIK Academy (South Calgary)
10.2017 - 06.2021
Cashier
Walmart Cold Lake
02.2016 - 10.2017
Nursing Tutor
Dinsha Patel College of Nursing
12.2014 - 10.2015
Staff Nurse
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelors of Science in nursing -
Charotar University of Science & Technology
Higher Secondary in Science Stream -
Kasturba Kanya Vidhyalaya
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