Gurleen Kaur
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
To obtain a Registered Practical Nurse position where I can apply my clinical skills, SPEP experience, and commitment to safe, compassionate, patient-centred care. I aim to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team while continuing to grow as a nursing professional.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
The Village of Winston Park
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions by healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences, enhancing quality of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting understanding of treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Conducted routine assessments of patients' physical and emotional needs, contributing to holistic approach in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
SPEP – Registered Practical Nurse (Supervised)
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton General Hospital
09 2025 - 10 2025
- Managed a full patient assignment independently under RN supervision
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, and focused assessments
- Administered oral, SC, and IM medications and monitored patient responses
- Completed glucose monitoring, supported insulin administration, and managed hypoglycemia
- Provided wound care including dressing changes and surgical site monitoring
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EMR
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and fall-prevention strategies
- Collaborated with RNs, physicians, dietitians, and allied health for care planning
- Followed all IPAC standards, PPE use, and isolation precautions
- Supported patient education and discharge preparation
Personal Support Worker – Private Home Care
Private Home
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, and feeding
- Observed and reported changes in condition to family or nurse supervisor
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship and communication
- Ensured safe ambulation, home safety, and infection control practices
Staff Nurse
Jain Nursing & Maternity Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided bedside nursing care in maternity, surgical, and medical units
- Assisted labouring mothers, post-partum recovery, and basic neonatal support
- Performed vital signs, IV monitoring, wound care, and medication administration
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures and provided post-operative care
- Educated families regarding discharge instructions and medication adherence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Khalsa College of Nursing, BFUHS
Punjab, India01.2022
Skills
- CNO Registered Practical Nurse – SPEP completed at Hamilton Health Sciences,Hospital
- Strong assessment, clinical judgement, and patient monitoring skills
- Administered IV medications using an Alaris infusion pump, ensuring correct medication, dose, and infusion rate as ordered Verified pump settings for accuracy and monitored the IV site, infusion progress, and patient response throughout the procedure
- Medication administration, wound care, glucose monitoring, chronic condition management
- Experienced in diabetes care, hypoglycemia management, and post-operative support
- Excellent verbal, written, and interdisciplinary communication skills
- Accurate documentation, EMR charting, and adherence to safety protocols
- Strong multitasking, time management, and patient-centred care approach
- Head-to-toe assessments, focused assessments, vital signs, neurological checks
- Oral, SC, IM medication administration and monitoring therapeutic responses
- Capillary blood glucose testing, insulin support, hypoglycemia interventions
- Wound assessment, basic dressing changes, surgical care support
- Patient mobility assistance, fall prevention, safe transfers
- Admission, discharge preparation, patient & family education
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC), PPE, isolation precautions
Certification
- CNO Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- PNRC Registered Nurse & Midwife (India)
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- CSI Screening – CLEAR
References
Available upon request
Availability
- Full-time availability
- Available weekends and weekdays
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
The Village of Winston Park
12.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker – Private Home Care
Private Home
06.2024 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
Jain Nursing & Maternity Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Khalsa College of Nursing, BFUHS
SPEP – Registered Practical Nurse (Supervised)
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton General Hospital
09 2025 - 10 2025