HARKIRAT KAUR, RN
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in high-stress environments. Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills with patients and families through effective communication and a respectful approach. Excels in managing challenging situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
McCowan Retirement Residence
Toronto, Ontario
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a retirement community.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Provided support for daily living activities to enhance resident quality of life., promoting resident independence and dignity.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Community Nurse
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans for community members.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health promotion, and available resources within the community.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate records, improving overall efficiency in patient management.
- Conducted home visits to assess patients'' living conditions, identifying potential hazards or barriers to optimal health.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective post-discharge follow-up care and education for high-risk patients.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Extendicare
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Personal Support Worker
Spectrum Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Registered Nurse
Shiv Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessing patient basis of physical and mental health.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sri Guru Ramdas College of Nursing
Amritsar,Punjab,IndiaInternship
High School Diploma -
Hindu Kanya Collegiate
Dhariwal,Punjab,IndiaSkills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Competency
- Case Management
- Vital Signs
- Crisis Interventions
- Triage
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN )with College of Nurses Of Ontario CNO
- Registered Nurse and Midwife INDIA
- STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR/AED
- N95 Mask Fit Certificate
- RNAO membership
- VSC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
McCowan Retirement Residence
01.2026 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Extendicare
06.2024 - 10.2024
Community Nurse
ParaMed Home Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Spectrum Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Shiv Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sri Guru Ramdas College of Nursing
Internship
High School Diploma -
Hindu Kanya Collegiate