Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACDOC/IPAC Lead Registered Nurse
Pine Villa Care Canter
06.2021 - Current
Provide for Hiring, Supervising, professional development, mandatory training performance appraisal and management of Nursing department Personnel
Assist the Director of care in overall management of the nursing department and coordinator with other departments to provide quality care to all residents
Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care
Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
RAI -MDS Coding Lead and Submission expertise
Provide direct quality care to residents including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical condition of residents.
Direct Nursing care days working on the floor.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Participated in development of guidelines for Care Plan.
Enhanced patient safety by implementing infection control policies and procedures.
Improved compliance with regulatory standards by monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of infection prevention programs.
Assisted in maintaining accreditation status through meticulous documentation and reporting of infection control data.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies for preventing and controlling infections in high-risk areas.
Supported quality improvement initiatives by providing expertise in infectious disease management and control measures.
Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Increased awareness about infection prevention among staff members through educational presentations and workshops.
Developed evidence-based policies for effectively managing infectious diseases within the healthcare facility.
Created a safe environment for patients by conducting regular environmental rounds to identify potential sources of infection transmission.
Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore
08.2020 - 05.2021
Cared for elderly patients within retirement centres and home setting
Providing care to residents with dementia, challenging behaviour, and Alzheimer's disease
Care hospice client/resident personal, psychological, emotional, and intellectual needs; counseled and provided companionship to residents
Assisted residents to complete activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting; helped residents to clean and maintain eyeglasses, dentures, and hearing aids
Provided preventative care to residents by positioning and applying skin care treatments to prevent/treat sores, helped residents with ambulation, and transferred residents utilizing electric/manual equipment and lifting devices., medication administration, and specimen collection
Prepared and distributed beverages and snacks to residents; updated entries on nourishment supplements
Centre Maintenance Maintained facilities by cleaning and organizing general work areas, including nursing stations and closets
Cleaned and organized resident rooms; replaced soiled linen and removed trash from all rooms
Care Plan Development, Reporting, and Records Management Collaborated with personal support workers, nurses, nutrition specialists and dietitians, physiotherapists, clients and families to define care needs and ensure delivery of high-quality service
Assessed resident well-being, including vitals, weight, and daily input/outputs; document and report changes in health status to supervising healthcare providers.
Live in care giver
Elderly care
09.2013 - 12.2017
Provide care to the resident pertaining to changing, grooming, bathing, hair care, oral care, cooking and feeding
Assist resident in maintaining and meeting dietary requirements.
Registered Nurse ( India)
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Nursing: RPN refresher program -
Humber College North Campus Residence
Toronto, ON
01.2021
Associate of Applied Science: Community Mental Health -
Niagara College
Welland, ON
01.2013
Nursing Diploma: General nursing and midwife -
Gian Sagar College of Nursing
Patiala, PB
01.2011
Skills
Analytical thinker
Strategic planning capability
RAI MDS Coding and Submission
Strategic decision making
Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi
Staff Development
IPAC Certification
Organizational Skills
Conflict Resolution
Emergency Preparedness
Supervision and Leadership
Quality Improvement
Certification
Registered practical Nurse
Registered Nurse US
International Nursing Degree
Health care provider CPR and Standard First Aid
Mask fit test certification
IPAC Certification
Relias MDS Certification
References
References available upon request
Timeline
ACDOC/IPAC Lead Registered Nurse
Pine Villa Care Canter
06.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore
08.2020 - 05.2021
Live in care giver
Elderly care
09.2013 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse ( India)
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2011
Nursing: RPN refresher program -
Humber College North Campus Residence
Associate of Applied Science: Community Mental Health -