Harsh Kanwer
Calgary,AB
Summary
An eligible LPN and a Mental Health Support Worker with compassion and strong dedication to helping individuals. Possesses deep understanding and capability of dealing with behaviors and their legal aspects along with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. Well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LPN Preceptee
North Bay Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - 02.2024
- MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL REHAB. UNIT (CREU)
- Monitored physical and mental status and de-escalated the behaviors, used chemical restraint if needed.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Worked on Forensics floor and dealt with the Forms on admission
Direct Support Worker
Community Living North Bay
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked in DD-TRHP program (Dual Diagnosis - Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program) collaboration with North Bay Regional Health Centre to provide transitional support to some as well as Semi-Independent Living support to other patients.
- Assisted people with NCR from the forensics unit
- Followed their ISPs and assisted in conducting meetings with ORB, get PGT, and ODSPs and passport services.
- Recorded status and duties in logbooks for management.
- Administered medications and monitored Blood Glucose as directed by physician.
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioral support, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON03.2024
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- NVCI
- Mac, Windows, Expanse, Point Click Care
- Experienced in providing care to forensic patients
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Punctuality
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
Clinical Experience
Stroke Rehab
◦ Obtaining patient vital signs, input/output measurements from patients, perform assessments to improve patient outcome.
◦ Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
◦ Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge home management strategies to promote long-term success in recovery.
Med-Surgical Unit
◦ Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
◦ Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
◦ Used critical and fast thinking skills while providing care to the patients coming from or preparing for surgeries.
Community Nursing, ParaMeds
◦ Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
◦ Conducted home visits to assess patients" living conditions, identifying potential hazards or barriers to optimal health.
Cassellholme Long Term Care
◦ Provided ALC care to elderly patients along with end of life and hospice care to many. Also providing emotional support to both patient and family.
Accomplishments
- Signed students in and out of the labs
- Created sign up sheets to allot time to various students.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised students while they were practicing
- Documented and resolved technical issues
NURSING LAB MONITOR
Timeline
LPN Preceptee
North Bay Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - 02.2024
Direct Support Worker
Community Living North Bay
09.2022 - 02.2024
Practical Nursing -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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