Himali Patel
Ajax,Ontario
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient - centred care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, General Internal medicine clinic
Scarborough health network
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medication, vaccine and intravenous therapy with ability to assess the indication appropriate dosing and effect of medication administrated to the patient
- Attended medicine, infection disease, neurology, headache, infusion clinic
- Assessed different wound, applies dressing as prescribed by doctor, taking vital sign, collecting different swabs, collecting blood work as per MD order
- Experienced in IV insertion, CVAD care, wound care, botox and nerve block medication mixing as per MD order
- Assisted doctor in lumber puncture
- Performed different procedure such as saline suppression test, phlebotomy, iron infusion, blood transfusion, IVIG administration, STEAM test, taking care of paracentesis patient
- Implemented and documented pre procedure care, teaching discharge plan for each patient, Experienced in booking patient for different procedure
- Provided duration and leadership by developing and conducting training to orientate new employee and nursing student with policy and procedure of clinic
Registered Nurse, Acute medicine unit
Scarborough health network
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Protected patients’ rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients’ progress
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses
Personal support worker
Spectrum health care
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public space
- 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
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders
Registered Nurse
Bankers heart hospital
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Assess needs of patients and make nursing care plans accordingly
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality, respect religion and spiritual needs, fulfill all basic needs( hygiene needs, nutritional needs, etc..) of all patients
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
Education
Post basic b.sc. Nursing -
Government college of nursing
Jamnagar06.2016
General nursing and midwifery -
Bankers nursing institute
Vadodara06.2014
Skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- CVAD, Tracheostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Botox, nerve block medicine mixing
- Catheter, IV insertion and removal
- Medical Records Management
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Epic Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
- PeopleFirst: Compassionate Care Training Program
- Registered with CNO as Registered Nurse
- Registered with CNO as Registered Practical Nurse
- Telemetry Nursing
- Basic life Support (HCP), 09/30/24
- Standard First Aid & CPR level C, 07/31/22
Timeline
Registered Nurse, General Internal medicine clinic
Scarborough health network
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute medicine unit
Scarborough health network
12.2022 - 01.2023
Personal support worker
Spectrum health care
03.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Bankers heart hospital
07.2016 - 02.2017
Post basic b.sc. Nursing -
Government college of nursing
General nursing and midwifery -
Bankers nursing institute
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