Gursimran Kaur Panaich
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Eager and dedicated new graduate Practical Nurse equipped with hands-on experience across diverse healthcare units. Proficiently learned under the guidance of esteemed RNs and RPNs during clinical placements, mastering a spectrum of essential skills vital for effective patient care. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consolidating Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
PSW
Extendicare
12.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured medication adherence for patients by administering prescribed medications on time and monitoring their effects.
- Promoted independence among patients by developing individualized care plans that focused on their unique needs and abilities.
Nursing Student
Winchester District Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with thorough preparation of documentation, medication education, and follow-up appointments for patients.
Nursing Student
Queensway Carleton Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Participated in patient care conferences, contributing valuable insight and advocating for the needs of individual patients.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nursing Student
St. Vincent's Hospital Ottawa
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
Nursing Student
Winchester Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Participated in patient care conferences, contributing valuable insight and advocating for the needs of individual patients.
Nursing Student
Lanark Lifestyles Ltd
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
Nursing Student
Perth Community care Centre
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
Education
Practical Nursing, - Nursing
Algonquin College of Applied Arts And Technology
Ottawa, On12.2023
Medical -
Sant Ishar Singh Ji Memorial Public School
Punjab, India03.2020
Skills
- Proficient in diverse healthcare settings: gained exposure across multiple units
- Practical application of theoretical knowledge acquired during academic tenure
- Collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Compassionate patient care and bedside manner honed through direct clinical experience
- Strong communication skills, fostering effective patient rapport and interdisciplinary coordination
- Surgical Nursing
- Iv insertions
- Vac dressings
- Blood transfusions
- Care Planning
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Treatment Planning
- Diabetes Management
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Healthcare Ethics
- Emergency Care
- Electronic Health Records
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid - Canadian Red Cross
Languages
English
Timeline
Consolidating Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Winchester District Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Nursing Student
Queensway Carleton Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nursing Student
St. Vincent's Hospital Ottawa
01.2023 - 05.2023
Nursing Student
Winchester Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
PSW
Extendicare
12.2021 - Current
Nursing Student
Lanark Lifestyles Ltd
10.2021 - 11.2021
Nursing Student
Perth Community care Centre
08.2021 - 10.2021
Practical Nursing, - Nursing
Algonquin College of Applied Arts And Technology
Medical -
Sant Ishar Singh Ji Memorial Public School
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