Hiral Bhavsar

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for compliance with treatment plans.
• Conducted health assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of patient records and reporting efficiency.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in correctional health care.
• Led initiatives to enhance mental health support services within the correctional environment.

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• Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and communicated effectively with healthcare providers.
• Administered medication as per doctor's order and monitored for their effectivity and side effects.
• Provide Training and Mentorship to Personal Support Workers,and Registered Practical Nurses, focusing on excellent nursing care.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to assess residents' needs, crafting and updating personalized care plans for each individual.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring residents' health needs are effectively met.
• Accurately observing, recording, and reporting symptoms and responses.
• Handle sensitive situations such as residents' deaths with dignity, overseeing post-mortem care in line with county policies.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, their families, and visitors, as well as with colleagues across different departments.
• Efficiently use electronic systems ( point click care) for documentation and care management, enhancing care coordination.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long Term Care Homes Act, ensuring a safe environment for both residents and staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with both the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Privacy Act.

Registered Float Nurse across various specialized units: Dual Diagnosis, Acute Assessment, Rehabilitation, Concurrent Disorder, Geriatric Psychiatric. Tasked with comprehensive nursing assessments to devise treatment plans for the Adult Inpatient Unit in a 301-bed capacity hospital.

•Efficiently managed caseloads of up to 30 patients, handling a broad spectrum of diagnoses such as Bipolar Disorder, MDD, OCD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Autism, Substance Abuse, and various Geriatric Psychiatric cases(Dementia,alzheimers,parkinsonism)
•Administered schedule psychotropic medications and PRN's, per oral, suppositories, and intramuscularly, with monitoring for side effects and EPS.
•Proficient in electronic documentation with Meditech.

•Conducted mental status examinations, Suicide risk assessments, physical assessments, differential diagnoses, and transitional care for mental health clients.
•Provided strong leadership in nursing care, demonstrated effective nursing judgment.
•Maintained a safe work environment, adept at crisis intervention, and responding to Code White situations.
•Oversaw and facilitated admission and discharge planning
•Participated in and provided CBT and DBT sessions.

•Played a pivotal role in coordinating nursing activities, working in tandem with Psychiatrists, Clinical Managers, Social Workers, and Case Managers.
•Took charge in educating patients, caregivers, and families about their diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive measures for disease management.
•Acted as a Charge Nurse, strategically delegating duties based on patient needs and staff capabilities.
•Led Clinical and Recovery plan discussions with interdisciplinary teams on monthly basis.
•Trained and mentored new RPNs/RNs in best practices, hospital policies, and care standards.
•Addressed patient care needs thoroughly, from collecting vitals and performing wound dressing to managing catheters and ostomy care.

•Documented patient condition changes meticulously and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare providers.

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records for accurate assessments.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance with recovery plans.
• Led unit initiatives to improve infection control practices, resulting in enhanced patient safety standards.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.