GUNVEEN DUREJA
12318, 96 Avenue, Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in working with marginalized populations, Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service, able to consistently foster strong relationships with patients and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Surrey Mmeorial Hospital Emergency
03.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care/discharge plan
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Set priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
- Teach patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals
Registered Nurse
Red Fish Healing Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted Mental Status Exams
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
Registered Nurse
Heartwood Center for Women
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored client's medical conditions, and referred as needed to on site physicians or Nurse practitioner
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
LANGARA COLLEGE
Vancouver12.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ECOLE KWANTLEN PARK SECONDARY
Surrey06.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Health screening
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency First Aid
- CPR- HCP
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Certifications
Basic Life Support
Trauma informed Practice
Indigenous Culture and Safety Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Surrey Mmeorial Hospital Emergency
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Red Fish Healing Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Heartwood Center for Women
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
LANGARA COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ECOLE KWANTLEN PARK SECONDARY
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency First Aid
- CPR- HCP
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