Jashanpreet Kaur
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and care planning. Skilled in crisis intervention and developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support. Strong analytical and communication skills drive focus on patient safety and well-being, contributing to team success and continuous improvement in mental health services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
Brantford, ON
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition vital signs recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to promote understanding and adherence.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to implement treatment, carry out interventions, and ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Conducted behavior and recreational therapy and monitored patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol or drugs.
- Educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Addressed unit staff concerns including staffing ratios resource management and allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Documented client’s care at every shift assigned.
- Escalated medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical service.
- Supervised maintenance of a safe environment for residents and staff. including residents/clients equipment belongings and nursing equipment.
- Observed and reported to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety including physical environment.
- Implemented interventions as directed by management and advocated on client’s behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained.
- Assessed psychiatric symptoms and developed individualized nursing care plans for complex mental health presentations.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored side effects, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment, discharge planning, and community referrals.
- De-escalated agitated behavior using therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
- Completed risk assessments for suicide, self-harm, and violence, implementing appropriate precautions.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies, medication adherence, and recovery planning.
- Supervised care delivery on inpatient units, supporting staff with complex behavioral health cases.
- Maintained confidential clinical records and updated progress notes in accordance with hospital standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved overall client well-being while adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide outreach services, increasing access to mental health resources for underserved populations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the development of mental health policies and procedures for the nursing department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services.
- Identified gaps in service delivery, recommending new initiatives to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated clinical effectiveness of current practices by monitoring performance metrics and conducting regular audits.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires or nursing students ensuring proper orientation into the role of Mental Health Nurse within the clinical setting.
- Promoted self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate noncompliance problems.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Full-Time Registered Nurse
Total Care for U Inc.
Mississauga, ON
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks, enhancing overall patient support.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, and topical routes in healthcare settings.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans for changing clinical needs.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining strict compliance with physician orders.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure consistent patient outcomes.
International Educated Nurse Learner
Brantford General Hospital
Brantford, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment, implement interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent readmission hospitalization due to complications.
- Educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Addressed unit staff concerns on staffing ratios and resource management, optimizing workload and improving team efficiency.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Simran Hospital & Maternity Home
Gurdaspur, India
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients during the delivery process.
- Assessed maternal and neonatal conditions, promptly escalated changes to obstetric team.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and injections following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored labor progression, fetal heart patterns, and postpartum recovery for timely intervention.
Nursing Educator
Guru Nanak College
Gurdaspur, India
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided tutoring to enhance student understanding of nursing fundamentals, fostering academic growth.
- Demonstrated how theory and practice can be related with each other in clinical settings.
- Instructed students on nursing theories the nursing theories and their relationship with real life situation.
- Demonstrated integration of theory and practice in clinical settings, enhancing student learning experiences.
Neonate Nurse
Artemis Hospitals
Gurugram, India
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Investigated and resolved issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluated and documented conditions of newly admitted patients.
- Assisted doctors and senior nurse in noninvasive sterile procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Managed resources in patient care area to optimize care delivery.
- Trouble-shooter problems to provide solutions in an efficient manner.
Student Nurse
DMC Hospital
Ludhiana, India
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment, discharge planning, and community referrals.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored side effects, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.
- De-escalated agitated behavior using therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
- Completed risk assessments for suicide, self-harm, and violence, implementing appropriate precautions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
Markham, ON01-2019
Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health Nursing
Niagara College
Welland01-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Mental health counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse treatment
- Behavioral interventions
- Therapeutic relationship
- Care planning
- Patient condition monitoring
- Clinical quality improvement
- Patient records
- Record management
- HIPAA
- Team collaboration
- Community program referrals
- De-escalation techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient communication
- Intake and discharge
- Family support
- Community program referrals
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Health promotion
- Recovery planning
- Patient health education
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Psychiatric medication
- Unit management and leadership
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Full-Time Registered Nurse
Total Care for U Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2023
International Educated Nurse Learner
Brantford General Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Simran Hospital & Maternity Home
04.2017 - 09.2017
Nursing Educator
Guru Nanak College
12.2016 - 04.2017
Neonate Nurse
Artemis Hospitals
10.2014 - 02.2016
Student Nurse
DMC Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health Nursing
Niagara College