Gagandeep Kaur
Edmonton,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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
Niagara Falls, Canada
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical records, documenting patient progress and interventions.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for treatment decisions.
- Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Garden City Manor
St Catharines, Canada
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Personal Support Worker
Garden City Manor
St Catharines, Canada
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Scheduled and monitored care for nursing patients with diverse medical needs and complications.
- Performed daily charting to ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Developed a comprehensive patient record system in Microsoft Access, including detailed charts for patient information, medications, care instructions, and assessments.
Education
Community Mental Health Nursing -
Niagara College
Niagara Falls, ON12.2020
Palliative Care -
Niagara College
Niagara Falls, ON05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Science
Faridkot, Punjab09.2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Performing EKGs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Gastrostomy tube care
- EMR systems
- Rehabilitation support
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
Certification
- CRNA license - 147030
- CPR/BLS license - 104601383
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
02.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Garden City Manor
09.2022 - 05.2024
Personal Support Worker
Garden City Manor
03.2020 - 09.2022
Community Mental Health Nursing -
Niagara College
Palliative Care -
Niagara College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Science