HARPREET KAUR
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Committed nursing professional with a strong focus on patient assessments and collaborative care. Proficient in administering medications and monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to infection control protocols and enhancing the overall safety of the healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Agecare Skypointe
Calgary, Alberta
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient adherence and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, and glucose levels to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident care services.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations, Multi-generational Housing and Community center
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications to patients according to prescribed guidelines.
- Monitored, addressed, and documented symptoms and changes in client status to inform treatment decisions.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate client well-being and tailor care plans.
- Performing health assessments of patients to identify healthcare interventions
- Operated medical equipment in clinical settings to support patient care and treatment delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paramed Home Health Care
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
- Monitored respiratory and intravenous therapies to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy
- Monitored patients' progress, evaluated and documented nursing interventions' effectiveness, and collaborated with health care team to optimize patient outcomes
- Delivered pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care to enhance patient recovery and satisfaction
- Performing nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection
- Providing nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
- Assist registered nurses and other superior nurses to develop the best care plan for the patients
- Contacted pharmacies to place prescription orders for patients.
- Enter the data related to the record of patients in computer systems.
Registered Nurse - Full Time
Dr. Brat Paul Mehta Memorial Clinic & Multispecialty Hospital
Ldh., Punjab
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assessed patients to identify nursing interventions and ensure quality of care.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient care activities, including diet and physical activity in clinical settings.
- Perform wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging.
- Answer patients and family questions and educate them on treatment procedures.
- Protect patient records and information by maintaining confidentiality.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records to maintain accurate health records.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance patient care and achieve project goals.
Health Care Aide
AGECARE SKY POINTE
Calgary, AB
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Providing care to the patients.
- Assisted patients with feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene tasks to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Supported patients in activities of daily living and administered medication to promote health and well-being.
- Facilitated mobility exercises for patients to enhance their independence and recovery.
- Prepared patient beds and managed bedpan distribution and collection to maintain hygiene and comfort.
Registered Nurse
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Monitored the quality of care given to each patient
- Actively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create, implement and monitor care plans for patients.
- Recorded patients' medical histories, vital statistics and test results in medical reports.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns.
- Coordinated with the clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues including admission and discharge processes.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of the patients.
- Treated patients following physicians' orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Internship Training in Nursing
- August 2015 to August 2016
- Record medical history and symptoms.
- Collaborate with a team to plan patient care.
- Promoted patient health and wellbeing through active advocacy and support.
- Observed and documented patients' health status and vital signs regularly.
- Provided prescribed medications and treatments to patients according to protocols.
- Utilized medical equipment effectively for patient diagnostics and treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to assist in patient evaluation and treatment planning.
- Instructed patients on effective management strategies for their illnesses.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical record
Education
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Health and Human Services Management
Bow valley College
Calgary, AB09-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Punjab, India09-2016
Trade Certificate - Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate
Bow Valley College
Calgary, ABSkills
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Clinical experience
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Medication reconciliation
- Care plan collaboration
- Palliative care
- Health care compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Educating families
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
Personal Information
- Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
- Driving License: Class 5 GDL Driver License
Certification
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, REGISTERED WITH CLPNA, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LEVEL 1, Registration number - 59752, HEALTH CARE AIDE, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT., BACK CARE AND LIFTING PROCEDURES, CLASS 5 GDL DRIVER LICENSE
Additional Information
Holds Class 5 Drivers License
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Generations, Multi-generational Housing and Community center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Agecare Skypointe
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Paramed Home Health Care
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse - Full Time
Dr. Brat Paul Mehta Memorial Clinic & Multispecialty Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022
Health Care Aide
AGECARE SKY POINTE
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
09.2017 - 11.2018
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Health and Human Services Management
Bow valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Trade Certificate - Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate
Bow Valley College