GURPREET KAUR
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Home Care Assistance
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs in LTC and AL.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Qualicare Home care
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Eshraj Hospital and Navdeep Surgical Centre
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to severity of their condition
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
Medical Office Assistant
Nova Medical Clinic, Edmonton
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by managing incoming calls professionally while addressing inquiries or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Health Care Aide
Right At Home Health Care, Edmonton
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
Registered Nurse
Fortis Hospital Mohali, Mohali (India)
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Diploma, Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Clerk -
Academy of Learning
Edmonton, AB01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
Sukhmani College Of Nursing
India01.2011
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Effective Time Management
- Infection control measures
- Care Plan development
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Quality patient and family-centered care
- Leadership Skills
- Wound Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Active RN license with CRNA
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CRNA Medication Administration certification
- Health Assessment Certificate, NextGenU
- WHMIS
- IEN path to success workshops (Physical Assessment, Basic and 12 Lead ECG, Rural-Urban acute care review, Cardiology review, Rural-Urban Emergency review, Critical and Emergency Nursing)
Areas worked In
- Medical-surgical
- Pediatric
- Acute care
- Obstetrics
- Long Term Care/Assisted Living
- Home Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Home Care Assistance
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Qualicare Home care
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eshraj Hospital and Navdeep Surgical Centre
09.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Office Assistant
Nova Medical Clinic, Edmonton
04.2021 - 08.2022
Health Care Aide
Right At Home Health Care, Edmonton
03.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Fortis Hospital Mohali, Mohali (India)
11.2011 - 03.2016
Diploma, Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Clerk -
Academy of Learning
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing And Midwifery
Sukhmani College Of Nursing
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