Luvpreet Kular
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 6+ years of nursing experience, including Med-Surg, Telemetry/Step-Down, and Skilled Nursing. Currently serving as a relief charge nurse and full time Registered Nurse in an acute care surgical unit. Proven leadership in supervising healthcare teams, coordinating complex care, and mentoring new staff. Committed to patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, with strong cultural competency and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
St. Agnes Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to post-operative and med-surg patients.
- Administer medications, initiate IV therapy, perform wound care, and assess patients after PACU discharge.
- Prepare patients for surgery and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including case management and social work.
- As relief charge nurse: supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs; lead rapid response and crisis situations; delegate assignments; and serve as a preceptor to new graduates.
- Active member of hospital-wide, unit-based committee.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervised LVNs and CNAs in providing long-term and short-term care.
- Assessed patient conditions, coordinated with physicians, and ensured continuity of care.
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Step-Down)
Clovis Community Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided telemetry monitoring and post-cardiac procedure care.
- Administered medications, conducted EKG reviews, and responded to emergent situations.
- Delivered high-quality cardiac care with strong critical thinking skills.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Administered medications under RN supervision, used EMAR, and transcribed orders.
- Demonstrated strong time management in providing efficient patient care.
LVN (Alzheimer’s Unit)
Shaw Mountain Cascadia
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Delivered care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Managed medication administration, wound care, and delegated to CNAs.
LVN
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided wound care, medication administration, and implemented physician orders.
LVN
Manning Gardens Care Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Practiced under RN supervision with a focus on wound care and emergency response.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manning Gardens Care Center
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Delivered daily personal care, vital sign checks, and charted patient status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID01.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA01.2016
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Post-Op Surgical Care
- Cardiac Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Dressing Changes
- SBAR Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Response
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Safety
- Preceptoptorship
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Maintaining privacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Health screening
- Procedure preparations
- EMR systems
- Nursing plan development
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient evaluation
- Family and patient support
- Patient discharging
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95208000
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Degree
BSN, RN
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse
St. Agnes Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Step-Down)
Clovis Community Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 10.2019
LVN (Alzheimer’s Unit)
Shaw Mountain Cascadia
01.2019 - 04.2019
LVN
Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 04.2018
LVN
Manning Gardens Care Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manning Gardens Care Center
06.2013 - 12.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boise State University
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