Manpreet Kaur
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with over five years of experience in hospital and long-term care. Successful in providing fast, accurate assessments, and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices, skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and team collaboration. Committed to improving outcomes and providing a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Health Services
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Documented care and client progress in EHRs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Supported ambulation and safe use of mobility aids.
- Collected specimens and monitored vital signs.
- Responded promptly to call lights and client needs.
- Delivered bedside personal care, and oral hygiene.
- Repositioned residents to prevent pressure injuries.
- Recorded and reported food and fluid intake/output.
Continuing Care Assistant
Saint Vincent Nursing Home
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe use of assistive devices (walker, cane).
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, and reported health changes promptly.
- Provided companionship, and emotional support.
- Helped with meals, feeding assistance, and safe food handling.
- Supported recreational and social activities to promote well-being.
- Followed infection control and workplace safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
JOSAN HOSPITAL
jalandhar, Punjab
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- NG tube feeding and insertion, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, and oral care.
- Care provided to patients on ventilators, with NG tubes, and with tracheostomies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Recognize safety risks and prevent infection( hand hygiene , gloving, standard and isolation precaution ).
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Critical thinking skills; demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bharat College of Nursing
Punjab , India06-2017
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS12-2020
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy administration
- Wound care management
- Critical care response and judgment
- Time management
- clinical skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication skills
Certification
Registered nurse (RN)
College of Registered nurses of alberta (CRNA)
Basic life support (BLS)(Heart and stroke foundation of canada )
Continue care assistant (CCA)
Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Health Services
07.2020 - 12.2023
Continuing Care Assistant
Saint Vincent Nursing Home
06.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
JOSAN HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bharat College of Nursing
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Cape Breton University