Gurmeet Kaur
41 Taralake Manor NE, Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with seven years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient facilities. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Foothill Medical Centre (General Medicine Unit – 62)
08.2017 - Current
- Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationships with patients and their families, co-workers, superiors and other members of the health team
- Served as mentor in orientating new staff in the unit and preceptor twice with practical student nursing program
- Work as a part of the healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan, develop, modify, and implement care plans, including assessment and evaluation
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Instructed and educate patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Foothill Medical Centre (Pulmonary and Thoracic in Unit 61)
01.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive and emotional care to patients with various medical diagnoses and comorbidities
- Applied critical thinking, problem solving, organization and acute care skills to work effectively with critically ill patients
- Performed assessments and administered IV insertion, dressings change, peg tube feeding, NG tube feeding, tracheostomy care, vaccum dressing, chest tube and ostomy care
- Provided compassionate care in the respiratory acute unit
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Demonstrated professionalism, strong time management and exceptional communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AgeCare (Sagewood, Strathmore)
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate care in the SL4 and LTC facilities
- Administered medication in a timely and efficient manner
- Demonstrated professionalism, strong time management and exceptional communication
- Performs technical skills competently and independent
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peter Lougheed Centre (Unit – 42/43 Med/psych)
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Provided holistic care to patients in acute and sub-acute care hub
- Administered medication in a timely and efficient manner
- Performed skin assessments and implemented standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient COVID Immunization clinic (FMC)
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Assesses and evaluates the immunization status and needs of through the knowledge of current vaccine preventable disease, immunization guidelines, vaccination schedules, provincial requirements, and client medical history
- Educates clients and caregivers about the importance of immunization, following recommended immunization schedules, possible side effects of immunizations, and aftercare
- Draws up vaccines according to manufacturer's instructions and administers them using safe and proper techniques and a system of double checks to ensure accuracy
- Completes appropriate client and clinic records to ensure correct vaccines are administered and documented
- Works with diverse cultures including non-English speaking clients to overcome barriers to obtaining health care.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment, adhering to infection control protocols to prevent crosscontamination.
- Ensured compliance with vaccination guidelines, contributing to an overall improvement in public health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor’s of Nursing -
Athabasca University
12.2023
Practical Nurse Diploma Course -
Bow Valley College
04.2017
Bachelor's Degree of Commerce -
University of Delhi, India
07.2009
Skills
- Acute care setting/ LTC settings
- Clinical documentation and medication administration
- Patient and family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient and family advocacy
- Ability to support individuals with mental health and substance use issues
- Strong ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Tracheostomy care and wound care
- Intravenous therapy (PICC, CVC certified)
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Nursing staff leadership
- A good team player
- Ability to work in stressful and changing work environment
Certification
- Registered Nurse: College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Basic Life Support& CPR certified
- See the Person – Interactive Class on Approaching and Managing challenging Behaviours
- Navigating the Journey Towards Death 1
- CVC certified/trained
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Narcan Training
- Seniors Health N95 Mask Fit Test Certification
- It’s your Move Certification
References Available
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Foothill Medical Centre (Pulmonary and Thoracic in Unit 61)
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AgeCare (Sagewood, Strathmore)
12.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inpatient COVID Immunization clinic (FMC)
12.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Foothill Medical Centre (General Medicine Unit – 62)
08.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peter Lougheed Centre (Unit – 42/43 Med/psych)
07.2017 - 09.2022
Bachelor’s of Nursing -
Athabasca University
Practical Nurse Diploma Course -
Bow Valley College
Bachelor's Degree of Commerce -
University of Delhi, India
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