Iqra Khan
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse with a strong track record of providing personalized patient care. Committed to delivering exceptional care through effective communication, task organization, problem-solving, and education. Demonstrated leadership skills in improving patient care and satisfaction. Known for streamlining safety protocols to ensure comprehensive and efficient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Continuing Care Nurse
Extendicare
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored 30+ patient's health to identify changes and report concerns to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, improving quality of life for patients.
- Supported recovery process by administering prescribed medications and treatments.
- Documented on 30+ patient's information to ensure accurate and efficient communication with medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures to promote understanding and adherence.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Delivered high-quality patient care tailored to the needs of individuals in a complex continuing care setting.
Transitional Care Nurse
The Mccall Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10+ patients daily
- Providing direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedure
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare, social service providers and leadership to address patient needs through effective intervention and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including blood transfusion and chemotherapy & radiation procedures.
- Assisted in daily activities for patients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both patients and healthcare professionals, fostering a cohesive care environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized diabetes education plans tailored to individual needs.
- Supported patients during transitions from hospitalization to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation settings.
Rehabilitation Registered Practical Nurse
The Mccall Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms for 30+ patients
- Assisted patient with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms
- Provided comprehensive rehabilitation nursing care to patients, ensuring optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in implementation of new therapy techniques and equipment, enhancing breadth of rehabilitation services offered.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse -
Seneca College
King City, Ontario01.2012
Skills
- Patient care including palliative care
- Epic/ Medi-tech/ Point Click Care/ Microsoft office proficency
- Outpatient care
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Wound and Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheters
- Feeding pumps
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- IV therapy and mangement
- Post operative care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- IV therapy and venipuncture
Timeline
Complex Continuing Care Nurse
Extendicare
09.2023 - Current
Transitional Care Nurse
The Mccall Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
Rehabilitation Registered Practical Nurse
The Mccall Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- IV therapy and venipuncture
Registered Practical Nurse -
Seneca College
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