GURVIR SINGH
Thunder Bay
Summary
Highly motivated first-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) student with a strong foundation in patient care principles and hands-on experience gained through clinical placement at Hogarth Riverview Manor. Possesses a unique blend of skills developed through five years of security experience in healthcare and long-term care settings, including expertise in observation, de-escalation, emergency response, and collaborative teamwork. Eager to leverage this combined background to provide compassionate, resident-centered care as a Personal Support Worker at St. Joseph's Care Group, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for all. Committed to providing holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Security Guard (Floor Security)
Paladin Security
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided floor security within a hospital environment, ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors
- Patrolled assigned areas, monitoring for suspicious activity and responding to incidents
- Maintained entrance security and controlled access points
- Responded to alarms and emergency situations, following established protocols
- Assisted with patient management, including de-escalation and, when necessary and as a last resort, physical intervention in collaboration with clinical staff
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports
- Collaborated with hospital staff and law enforcement as needed
- Enforced hospital policies and procedures
- Provided customer service
- Provided a safe and secure environment
- Common sites: - Retirement homes, Isolation sites, Hospitals, vehicle patrolling
Security Officer (Specialized Patient Support)
Pinkerton Security Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided one-on-one support and monitoring for aggressive patients with mental health disorders in long-term care settings
- Maintained a visible presence to de-escalate potential conflicts
- Utilized verbal de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors
- Assisted with restraining individuals, only when necessary, to ensure the safety of the patient and others
- Monitored patient behavior and reported any changes or concerns to nursing staff
- Executed emergency procedures as needed
- Called for law enforcement assistance when required
Security Officer
Alpha Security Services
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured employees have identity verification and that unauthorized people cannot enter the workspace without guest passes or other credentials
- Monitored video surveillance for any unusual activity in locations around the office
- Performed security procedures such as bag checks
- Educated staff on proper security procedures and requirements
- Performed routine inspections of specific areas
- Communicated with local enforcement about any incidents and ensuring local and federal security compliance
- Prevented criminal activity or detaining suspects who are fond stealing, damaging property, or performing other crimes
- Common sites: - Residential buildings, Isolation sites, Hotels, vehicle patrolling
Security Officer
DOMINION SECURITY
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Obtained help by sounding alarms
- Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Controlled traffic by directing drivers
- Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
- Common sites: - Zunk yard, construction sites, museums, vehicle patrolling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2028
No Degree - Pre-health Sciences
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON04-2024
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Adaptability to challenging and dynamic situations
- Confident and decisive decision-making
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity
- Conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation techniques
- Patient monitoring and support
- Emergency response and protocol adherence
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Knowledge of security procedures and equipment
- Physical intervention techniques
- Basic nursing skills
- Workplace violence prevention
- Public safety
- Incident reporting
- Sensitive information handling
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid administration
- Verbal communication
- Detail orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Hospital Security Guard (Floor Security)
Paladin Security
07.2022 - 08.2024
Security Officer (Specialized Patient Support)
Pinkerton Security Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
Security Officer
Alpha Security Services
06.2021 - 01.2022
Security Officer
DOMINION SECURITY
04.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
No Degree - Pre-health Sciences
St. Lawrence College
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