Manpreet Kaur
Kirkland,QC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with background in acute care settings, long-term care facilities, and home health environments. Demonstrated clinical skills in conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing healthcare plans. Strengths include solid communication skills, patient advocacy, and teamwork. Previous work has shown positive impact on patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Cornwall, ON
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Held consultations with patients and families to provide detailed information about diagnosed medical conditions, answering questions and advising on effective treatment methods.
- Maintained comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses and prescriptions to provide physicians with complete understanding of patient medical history and conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments directly to patients following physician prescriptions and instructions and standard nursing techniques.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided education related to medication administration as needed.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention techniques.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated medical equipment rentals and installations for home use.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and policies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
Registered Practical Nurse
Revera
Cornwall, ON
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, staff members and external stakeholders.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Registered Practical Nurse
Cornwall community hospital
Cornwall, ON
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds of all assigned patients to ensure optimal quality of care is provided at all times.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs, including respiration, blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and pain level.
- Ensured that all medical equipment used during surgeries were functioning properly prior to use.
- Performed wound care management for post-surgical patients.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
GED -
St Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON05.2019
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Documenting vitals
- Wound care
- Tube feeding
- Catheter care
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Percutaneous drain care
- Diabetes management
Certifications
- First aid training
- CPR level C
- Licensed nurse with OIIAQ and CNO
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
Revera
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Cornwall community hospital
04.2018 - 06.2018
GED -
St Lawrence College