Gaganpreet Kaur Sandhu
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient safety and advocating for families in challenging healthcare situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Floor Nurse
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery Program - Nursing
Adesh Institute of Medical Science
India09-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Certification
BLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Floor Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery Program - Nursing
Adesh Institute of Medical Science