HARJOT KAUR

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.

• Registered Practical Nurse, Cooksville Care Centre (Long Term Care) - Restore Unit, Mississauga, ON, 04/01/25, Present, Providing supportive nursing care for geriatric population dealing with dementia, mobility, and isolation., Complete weekly reports including changes in client’s physical, emotional, mental status; report any health concerns; document Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) charts, records, and incident reports, DoS (Distributed Denial of Service) monitoring, Expertise in making progress notes., Expertise in implementing immediate interventions after any kind of abuse and falls., Monitor and care for patients with G tube, oxygen supplies and personal assistive devices., Transcribe physician’s orders; maintain accurate documentation and ensuring clinical integration of treatments., Successfully administer subcutaneous injections with accuracy and comfort., Consistently administer medications by meticulously following all rights and checks resulting in zero medication errors., Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments for each assigned patient, to identifying and addressing any abnormalities promptly., Accurately inspect blood sugars before administering insulin to maintain optimal glucose level., Measure vital signs during every shift and monitor intake and output, ensuring comprehensive patient assessments and timely interventions and strategy that needs to be implemented., Shown dedication to career advancement by involvement in clinical research and lifetime learning.
• Registered Practical Nurse (Final Consolidation Placement), 3B Cardiology Unit, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital (CVH), Mississauga, ON, 09/01/24, 12/31/24, Gained excellent clinical experience in acute care cardiology unit with 450 hours., Provided nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures., Skilled in taking vital signs, including sterile dressing, ensuring infection prevention and control (IPAC), monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection., Efficiently administered medications and observe and document therapeutic effects., Provided pre-operative and post-operative personal care and comfort., Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy., Monitored patients' progress, evaluate and document effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborate with appropriate members of health care team., Provide safety and health education to patients and their families., Consulted with interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient health care plans., Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, IV) and recorded prescribed medications., Promote health education and accessibility to patients on surgical procedures and explained post-treatment home / self-care needs., Identified irregular telemetry readings and notified appropriate team members to initiate corrective action., Conducted comprehensive health assessments to assist team in developing comprehensive care plans., Read and interpret lab results and 12 lead ECG: familiar with cardiac medications and potassium protocols., Recorded all care provided and completed accurate charting and documentation.
• Registered Practical Nurse (Clinical Placement), 1C Medicine Unit, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital (CVH), Mississauga, ON, 05/01/24, 08/31/24, Actively participated in receiving report from nurses and accurately taking vital measurements., Performed evidence-based peri-operative nursing and assessments; prepared and applied dressings, cleaned wounds., Administered medications as prescribed and advocated for appropriate pain control therapy., Performed respiratory / tracheostomy / gastrointestinal / catheter care, post-op bowel protocol, aware of CBI, and IV’s and Proficient in providing oral care and perineal care., Involved clients in care planning and demonstrated understanding of clients’ right to make informed decisions., Conducted head to toe assessments in every shift to identify abnormalities., Administered subcutaneous injections accurately and comfortably., Ensured patient safety and preparing the patient before performing any procedure., Proficient in accurately documenting Electronic medical records in Epic., Administered medications through intravenous pump as per doctor’s orders and efficiently managed administering NG feedings running through a pump.

• Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
• Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
• Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.