Harmandeep Kaur
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Kaushalya Memorial Multispeciality Hospital, excelling in patient education and safety. Proven track record in medication administration and care coordination, significantly reducing medication errors. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and comprehensive care plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kaushalya Memorial Multispeciality Hospital
Bhawanigarh, Punjab, India
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering informed decision-making.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
- Streamlined daily workflows by implementing best practices for patient care delivery and documentation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Personal Support Worker
Advanta Home Health Services
Orangeville, ON
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
- Monitored and documented client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to enhance well-being.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation among clients.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to medical appointments and community events efficiently.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Clinical Instructor
Life Guard Nursing Institute
Sangrur, Punjab, India
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed and implemented instructional materials for nursing students to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, improving clinical skills and confidence among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum based on current nursing practices and standards.
- Coordinated simulation exercises to mimic real-world clinical scenarios, enhancing practical experience.
- Assisted in accreditation processes by maintaining compliance with educational standards and regulations.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
Markham, ON08.2018
High School Diploma - Health System Management
Fanshawe College
London, ON12.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Gian Sagar College of Nursing
Rajpura, Punjab, India06.2014
Skills
Patient safety
Direct patient care
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Emergency care
Specimen collection
Patient care
Infection control measures
Case management
Health promotion
Home health care
Monitoring vital signs
Documentation
Patient care assessment
Blood draw and sample collection
Procedure assistance
First aid
Delegation and motivation
Care coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First aid and CPR
BLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kaushalya Memorial Multispeciality Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Personal Support Worker
Advanta Home Health Services
03.2020 - 09.2020
Clinical Instructor
Life Guard Nursing Institute
09.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
High School Diploma - Health System Management
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science -
Gian Sagar College of Nursing