Gursharan Kaur
Brampton,ON
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2.5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Langstaff Square Care Community
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in the administration process.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
- Monitored patients closely following the introduction of new medications, quickly identifying adverse reactions or complications requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Personal Support Worker
Tullamore Care Community
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Personal Support Worker
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Registered Nurse
Rajindra Newborn & Children Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Continuing Care Assistant
Closing The Gap Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Registered Nurse
Sidhu Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Advanced Health Care Leadership
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
04.2019
Nursing
Sidhu College of Nursing
07.2015
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medical Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Discharging
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Seizure Management
- Wound Care
Certification
First aide
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Langstaff Square Care Community
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
10.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Support Worker
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
06.2022 - 10.2023
Personal Support Worker
Tullamore Care Community
03.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Rajindra Newborn & Children Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Continuing Care Assistant
Closing The Gap Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
12.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Sidhu Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Advanced Health Care Leadership
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Nursing
Sidhu College of Nursing
First aide
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