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Jasvir Kaur

Ottawa Ontario

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Geriatric and Family Medicine

The Ottawa Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Registered Nurse-LTC

Extendicare
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse

PGIMER, Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2022

*Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.

• Administering medications, endotracheal and tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care, catheterisation, feeding,Assisting with intubation and tracheostomy procedures.

• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physician.

• Perform routine procedures and fill in patient’s charts.

• Provide instant medical care in emergency.

• Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families.

• Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards,measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital standards.

• Collaborated with Physicians and multidisciplinary team members.

• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with the policies ,protocols and regulations.

• 4 years of experience as student nurse in medical Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Centre, Medical Surgical Wards, Psychiatric, Operation Theatre, Paediatric and Gynaecology Wards in multi-speciality hospital.(PGIMER,Chandigarh,India)

Education

BSN - Nursing

PGIMER
India
09.2018

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • EMR Systems
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency Response
  • HIPAA Education
  • Health screening
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Medical Records Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Certification

Registered Nurse with college of nurses of ontario.

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Geriatric and Family Medicine

The Ottawa Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-LTC

Extendicare
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

PGIMER, Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2022

BSN - Nursing

PGIMER
Jasvir Kaur