Kiranjit Dhaliwal
Surrey,BC
Summary
16 years of work experience as a LPN. Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Fraser Health Authority and Chartwell Crescent Gardens. Excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Expert in clinical documentation and patient assessments, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates strong collaboration with healthcare teams for continuous patient care improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications and diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chartwell Crescent Gardens
10.2008 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of performings MDS, Audits.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Excellent Communication with Physicians, residents, families, OT, PT and Care Staff.
- Work experience with COVID Clients and outbreaks in Health Authorities.
Nursing Supervisor
Sahota Institute of Teaching
03.1998 - 01.2002
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Education
GED -
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC03-2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
Delhi, India06-2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Charting and recording
- Tracking symptoms
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to good results.
- Achieved results through effectively helping with team members.
- Resolved product issue through knowledge and experience.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Class 5 Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
Interests
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chartwell Crescent Gardens
10.2008 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Sahota Institute of Teaching
03.1998 - 01.2002
GED -
Stenberg College
Bachelor of Arts -
Delhi University
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