Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Gurjeet Kaur Bhondohal

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at ParaMed Home Health Care, excelling in patient advocacy and individualized care planning. Proven expertise in medication administration and wound care, fostering compassionate environments that enhance patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective health management strategies and support families during critical care transitions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

VON
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans under supervision.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • iv restarts, maintenance and central line maintenance like PICC line care, chest ports, IV hydration CADD pumps.
  • Tube feeds like g tube feed, NG tube feeds etc.
  • palliative care: EOL orders, EOL care, education, Sign and symptom management.
  • wound care, ostomy care, wound packing, surgical wound care, wound measurements.
  • catheter insertion, irrigation.

Registered Nurse

Franklin Gardens Long Term Care
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Supervisory duties, supervise other nursing staff and PSW assigned to a specific wing
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • collaborating with other staff members and updating families and doctors about patients health status ort any changes in patients health and taking required actions
  • resolving conflicts between staff members using problem solving skills.

Registered Nurse

ParaMed Home Health Care
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare teams.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and wellness strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment during recovery processes.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to enhance nursing skills and stay current with best practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Practical Nurse

Illere Lodge Long Term Care
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety standards.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • med administration, wound care, catheter care.
  • liaising between patients, families, doctors, NP's and registered nurses
  • resolving conflicts between staff members using problem solving skills.

Registered Practical Nurse

Palermo Village Retirement Home
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
  • contribute to the development and update of clinic references and polices and procedures
  • counseled patients and caregivers providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medication and monitoring vital signs.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' specific needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to enhance resident safety and well-being eg during COVID times

Registered Nurse

Satguru Partap Apollo Hospital, India
11.2014 - 04.2015

Interneship in hospital in MICU, ICU, Medicine ward, OB, post surgical,preoperative, surgical, Recovery and post operative, neonatal ward

  • Assisted in performing routine clinical procedures following established protocols.

Education

Coronary Care - Nursing Administration

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York
12-2017

Palliative Care - Nursing

Niagara College
Welland
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha College of Nursing
Sarabha, Punjab, India
10-2015

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient discharge
  • Team coordination
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chronic disease management
  • ADL assistance
  • Staff supervision
  • Personal care needs
  • Chest pain management
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-term care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Continuing care
  • Tube feeds
  • Central line management
  • Chemo port management, chemo pump disconnect and connect
  • Drain care like peritoneal drain, chest drains
  • Swabbing
  • Suture removing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Removing sutures
  • Preventive health
  • Seizure management
  • Home health care

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.

Languages

Punjabi
Hindi
English

Certification

1) BLS from apollo hospital

2) CAPCE ( comprehensive advanced palliative care education) from ST joseph health care LONdon

3) Peritoneal dialysis certification from windsor regional hospital

4) Indigenous cultural safety training

5) registered nurse permit from CNO and CRNA

6) mask fit

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Franklin Gardens Long Term Care
04.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

VON
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

ParaMed Home Health Care
05.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Practical Nurse

Illere Lodge Long Term Care
05.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Practical Nurse

Palermo Village Retirement Home
05.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Retirement Residences
10.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Satguru Partap Apollo Hospital, India
11.2014 - 04.2015

Coronary Care - Nursing Administration

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Palliative Care - Nursing

Niagara College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha College of Nursing
Gurjeet Kaur Bhondohal