Kanwaldeep Kaur
Fremont
Summary
Oncology nurse with significant experience in administering chemotherapy and managing patient care in infusion settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable in adapting to changing clinical needs and skilled in patient education, symptom management, and IV therapy. Known for compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
- Educating patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managing complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
- Implementing infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Coordinating referrals for supportive services such as nutrition counseling, mental health support, and financial assistance programs to address patients'' holistic needs during treatment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in oncology nursing practice.
- Contributed to the development of department policies and procedures by offering insights from clinical experience, promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement in oncology nursing practice.
Oncology Infusion Nurse (Ambulatory)
Alameda Health System
07.2017 - Current
- Demonstrating strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' responses to therapy or detecting potential complications related to cancer treatments.
- Executing daily operations of patient case management, maintaining accurate, patient records
- Consulting/coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Instructing patients and families on topics such as health education, disease management, symptom management
- Performed telephone triage regarding patients' health concerns, treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, side effects, and prioritized patient care needs
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety within the infusion center.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive relationships and trust throughout the treatment process.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions, sharing expertise with colleagues to promote best practices in oncology care.
- Reduced treatment complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly notifying the oncologist.
- Performed infusions and monitoring of patient's status throughout entire infusion
Med-Psych Nurse(Inpatient)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Served as a resource for family members seeking information about available support services, mental health conditions, and coping strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging open discussion and emotional expression among participants.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to maintain safety within the unit.
- Provided therapeutic interactions with patient to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety
- Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing standard of care.
Employee Health Nurse
Alameda Health System
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Responsible for pre-employment screening to clear medical professionals of all levels for work at Alameda County hospitals
- Facilitated the whole health care rendering process for employees, from entry to return-to-duty
- Conducted pre-employment screening including (but not limited to) vaccinations and tuberculosis
- Supported employees in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations through regular trainings and educational materials.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality & adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced employee well-being through the development of stress management workshops and mental health resources.
- Responsible for Needle Sticks/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (BBPE) Management including administering necessary tests and counseling
- Assists in implementing program goals and policies that have been established by the medical and administrative directors
- Responsible for the quality assurance program of the employee health service, such as monthly statistics on tuberculosis exposure/screening, other ATD exposures
- Evaluates, treats, and manager work-related employee illnesses and injuries requiring first aid; makes referrals to the hospital ED or referral clinics; records such services in the database
- Collaborate with the Infection control Department in regards to any exposure happened and confirms with the IC department, follow-up with the department managers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PMG Institute of Nursing & Hospital
Punjab, IndiaAssociate of Science - Computer Science
Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario CanadaSkills
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Venous Access Technique
- Quick Adjustment Skills
- Symptom Monitoring
- Skilled in Venipuncture
- EMR/EHR System Utilization
- Preventive Wellness Strategies
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Cooperative Engagement with Medical Professionals
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - Current
Med-Psych Nurse(Inpatient)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2019 - 02.2021
Oncology Infusion Nurse (Ambulatory)
Alameda Health System
07.2017 - Current
Employee Health Nurse
Alameda Health System
06.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PMG Institute of Nursing & Hospital
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Georgian College
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