Gurleen Kaur
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
A dedicated and driven nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in both acute and long-term care settings. Completed three terms of nursing education at BCIT, gaining comprehensive knowledge in patient care, assessment, and interventions. Proven ability to provide compassionate care, collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, and adapt to diverse clinical environments. Seeking an Employed Student Nurse position to further develop nursing competencies and contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Term 3
Ridge Meadows Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Refined nursing skills in a dynamic acute care setting, providing comprehensive patient care
- Administered oxygenation therapy, titrating oxygen using algorithms
- Administered IV and epidural PCA medications
- Performed surgical asepsis and wound care for both simple and complex wounds
- Administered subcutaneous (S/C) injections, including insulin
- Managed surgical drains, urinary catheters, ostomy care, and nasogastric (NG) tubes
- Administered IV infusions using pumps and gravity methods, and managed saline locks
- Performed suture and staple removal
- Provided total care for patients with dysphagia, including feeding and nutrition assessments
- Conducted suctioning of oral and pharyngeal secretions
- Managed fall prevention strategies, including patient positioning, lifts, and transfers
- Applied body mechanics during patient handling
- Performed specimen collection, including urine tests (urinalysis, C&S, 24-hour collections)
- Supported infection control measures, including catheter care and bag management
Term 2
Eagle Ridge Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments to evaluate patient health status
- Collected specimens, including stool and sputum samples, for diagnostic testing
- Managed patients with multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs)
- Administered medications via various routes, including oral, suppository, and PRN
- Monitored and managed blood glucose levels for diabetic patients
- Supported oxygenation care, titrating oxygen using algorithms to meet patient needs
- Enhanced understanding of acute care interventions and patient management
Term 1
Seton Villa Retirement Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed basic assessments, including vital signs (TPR, BP, oxygen saturation)
- Contributed to infection prevention practices, ensuring proper hand hygiene and PPE usage
- Applied medical asepsis techniques to promote patient safety
- Assisted in health assessments to evaluate patient needs and conditions
- Supported quality and safety measures in patient care
- Participated in a Windshield Community Assessment to gain insight into community health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC12-2026
Associate of Science - General Studies
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC04-2021
Skills
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Reliable Team Player
- Patient-Focused Care
- Specimen and Swab Collection
- Electronic and Paper Charting
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration (including IV medications, secondary IV meds, and saline flushes)
- Wound Care Management
- Infection Control Practices
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic procedures
- Compassionate
- Patient oral care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Sterile technique
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Term 3
Ridge Meadows Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Term 2
Eagle Ridge Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Term 1
Seton Villa Retirement Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - General Studies
Capilano University
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