Harsimran Kaur Brar
North Bay
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at West Nipissing General Hospital, excelling in providing compassionate care and building meaningful patient relationships. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans, fostering teamwork and communication. Recognized for critical thinking and effective patient assessments, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse clinical settings. Committed to delivering high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Nipissing General Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare team of patient status.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medication by following all the 'Rights of administration of medication' with complete accuracy and documented MAR correctly.
- Administered oral, topical, and inhalation medication including nebulizers, puffers, PO meds, topical patch, eye ointments, ear drops. Given IM and SC injections.
- Calculated IV flow rates, primed IV tubing, and programmed primary and secondary IV pump. Provided patients with basic care or treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, or performing catheterization.
- Performed dressings including simple mepilex dressings, packing and removing staples. Observed patients and reported concerns to an RN on duty.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Familiar to EMR software.
- Collaborated with Personal Support workers and other health care members to provide best care to residents.
Practical Nursing Student
West Nipissing General Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Performed physical assessments, head to toe assessments, and general intake and output assessments. Observed, assessed, monitored, and documented patient symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Performed teaching regarding breathing exercise including deep breathing and coughing, and physical mobility with proper ROM and leg exercises.
- Administered medication by following all the 'Rights of administration of medication' with complete accuracy and documented MAR correctly.
- Administered oral, topical, and inhalation medication including nebulizers, puffers, PO meds, topical patch, eye ointments, ear drops. Given IM and SC injections.
- Calculated IV flow rates, primed IV tubing, and programmed primary and secondary IV pump. Provided patients with basic care or treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, or performing catheterization.
- Performed dressings including simple mepilex dressings, packing and removing staples. Observed patients and reported concerns to an RN on duty.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Familiar to EMR software.
- Collaborated with Personal Support workers and other health care members to provide best care to residents.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Personal Support Worker
West Nipissing General Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Demonstrated expertise in communicating clearly with clients, families, healthcare professionals and other staff members.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance.
Personal Support Assistant
Stirling Heights LTC Home
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support for individuals experiencing distress due to illness or disability.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed to improve mobility and strength.
- Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to patients to keep mentally healthy and alert.
- Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON06.2025
Personal Support Worker - undefined
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Dasmesh Public School
Skills
- Daily Living Assistance
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Communication
- First Aid
- Documentation
- Recreational Activities
- Social Support
- Palliative Care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- End-of-life care
- Teaching
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
Certification
- First-Aid/CPR Certificate
- Hospice and palliative care certificate
- General persuasive approaches in dementia care certificate
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certificate
- Mask fit testing certificate
- ADC training certificate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Nipissing General Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Practical Nursing Student
West Nipissing General Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
Personal Support Worker
West Nipissing General Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2025
Personal Support Assistant
Stirling Heights LTC Home
02.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Support Worker - undefined
Conestoga College
High School Diploma - undefined
Dasmesh Public School
Practical Nursing -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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