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Certification
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MANPREET KAUR

Saint John,Canada

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated and experienced nurse with 13 years + of experience in as a Patient Care Assistant in Adult Medical & Surgical Ward providing patient centered care and experienced as a Cardiac Perioperative Nurse within various cardiac surgical services department. Provide patient care to include patients in all age groups within the OR. Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment. Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures. Operating room scrub and circulating experience with multispecialty including Vascular, Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, General surgeries, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Oncology,Plastic surgeries, Pediatric general surgeries, Urology and all laparoscopic surgeries.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Float Pool Staff Nurse, Main Operating Room

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
12.2015 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Acting as Nurse Coordinator in the absence of charge nurse
  • Communicating to the nurse in charge or doctor, any concerns regarding the patient care
  • Supervising the non-professional staff
  • Performing delegated responsibilities and assignments given by the head nurse efficiently and in time
  • Documenting all relevant information in an accurate and punctual manner
  • Participating in staff development and act as a preceptor to colleagues and new staffs
  • Attending meeting, seminars and conferences
  • Acting as Supply Coordinator in ordering and maintaining cardiac consumables stock
  • Receiving the store items and checking the stocks on daily and weekly basis
  • Attending monthly meeting and performing its unit activities Eg: Education, Infection control, Occupational safety
  • Doing carbolization and expiry checking on a weekly basis
  • Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Operating Room

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
05.2014 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Coordinating nursing activities in the theatre with those surgical and anesthetic staffs, thereby enabling a holistic approach towards patient care
  • Providing a safe environment and required supplies for patient care
  • Receiving the patient for surgery with proper patient identification and assessment
  • Allaying fears & anxiety of the patient by giving clear, concise explanation & assurance
  • Placing patients in different positions according to surgery without interrupting circulation, respiration, protecting from pressure sore
  • Catheterizing the patient before the surgery
  • Assisting the surgeon in preparing the skin area and draping properly to ensure aseptic surgical field
  • Providing skilled assistance to surgeons in all routine, emergency and advanced operative procedures
  • To manage uncommon emergency situations during operation procedures, femoral cannulation, assist device, circulatory arrest and IABP and ECMO, Chest Re-Opening
  • Plans, priorities and processes the required instrumentation to enable the operation theatre to run efficiently on a daily basis
  • Demonstrating competence in the safe usage, maintenance and availability of all equipment and devices in operation theatre
  • To ensure that the operating room is readily available for any emergency cases at all times
  • To ensure that the emergency chest operating trolley is set up in ACICU & PCICU is checked and the set is replaced on a monthly basis
  • Maintains the equipment and instrumentation, recording and tracing repairs
  • Perform all daily validation requirements and ensure record keeping and tracking are documented and stored appropriately
  • Maintains sterile stock levels for the operation theatre to function on a daily basis for planned activity
  • Encouraging staffs for ongoing education
  • Providing reading materials for staffs on topic related to OR
  • Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Performed duty in ICU during COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Volunteered for cross-training in Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Critical Care Unit (ICU)
  • Assisted to set-up new unit Acute Medical Unit to accommodate chronic ill patients from ICU to Acute Care Unit
  • Has experience as an ICU nurse caring for critically ill patients during Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Operating Room

National Heart Institute
12.2010 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Duty as Scrub nurse
  • Duty as Circulating nurse
  • Providing a safe environment and required supplies for patient care
  • Allaying fears & anxiety of the patient by giving clear, concise explanation & assurance
  • Positioning the patient in a manner to ensure proper body alignment
  • Assisting the surgeon in preparing the skin area and draping properly to ensure aseptic surgical field
  • Assisting the surgeon for surgery
  • Plans, priorities and processes the required instrumentation to enable the operation theatre to run efficiently on a daily basis
  • Maintains the equipment and instrumentation, recording and tracing repairs
  • Perform all daily validation requirements and ensure record keeping and tracking are documented and stored appropriately
  • Maintains sterile stock levels for the operation theatre to function on a daily basis for planned activity
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Patient Care Assistant

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2010
  • Supported patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
  • Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Lake View College
07.2020

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nursing

Mahsa University
03.2014

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient safety
  • Surgical procedures
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Sterile techniques
  • Surgical safety checklist
  • Data management
  • Lab review
  • Chart updating
  • Bestcare Computer system
  • Client safety
  • Peri-operative nursing care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 05/2026
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Malaysia, 12/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/2026

Languages

English
Punjabi
Malay
Hindi
Tamil
Arabic

Additionalinformation

Permanent Resident of Canada (Authorized to Work), linkedin.com/in/manpreetkaur-kuldip-singh-bb56ab148

Professional Development

  • Attended all mandatory in-service programs conducted in the hospital.
  • Attended regular informal briefing by professionally trained doctors about new methods introduced in care at respective work settings.
  • Adheres to latest infection control protocols adopted by various hospitals.
  • Actively participated in seminars & conferences to gain further knowledge in my domain of expertise.
  • Participated in the 'In-Service Education Programs on BLS CPR.

Awards

  • Best Employee of the Month year (2018) - Second Runner Up
  • 9 Separate Recognition Stars in the Nursing Star Program (First Acknowledgment Occurred in First Eight Months Employed)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Ready to accept challenges in working areas.
  • In-service educational programs.
  • Attending seminars.
  • Anything which will contribute to professional development.

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
06.2020 - 07.2020

Float Pool Staff Nurse, Main Operating Room

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
12.2015 - 05.2024

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Operating Room

King Abdul Aziz Medical City
05.2014 - 05.2024

Staff Nurse, Cardiac Operating Room

National Heart Institute
12.2010 - 03.2014

Patient Care Assistant

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nursing

Mahsa University

Diploma - Nursing

Lake View College

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