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Manpreet Kaur Walia

Calgary

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sidhu Hospital & Heart Centre. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient education, complemented by strong interpersonal skills. Adept at managing complex care needs, including cardiac and seizure patients, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and fostering a supportive environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN School Nurse

Caring Hands Home Care
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Administered medicine orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending upon the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, tube feeding, tracheostomy care, catheterization, and vital signs monitoring.
  • Monitored patients for seizure activity, accurately documenting on set duration, and characteristics, ensuring prompt and appropriate interventions, administered prescribed medications including anti-seizure drugs according to physician orders.
  • Performed routine and PRN suctioning of patients with tracheostomies to maintain airway patency and respiratory function.
  • Administered insulin and monitored patient response to therapy.

Health Care Aide

TheKey- Senior Home Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Attending training sessions on topics relevant to working with the elderly population such as dementia awareness and end- of- life care.

Friendly Call Volunteer

Red Cross
04.2024 - Current
  • Recognized signs of physical and mental health issues and reported them immediately to a supervisor or appropriate person.
  • Encouraged independence by providing guidance on how to perform activities of daily living safely.
  • Respected cultural differences among the clients served, while promoting an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.
  • Participated in team meetings with other volunteers or healthcare professionals as requested by supervisors.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filling paperwork or answering phone calls at the request of supervisors.

Registered Nurse

Sidhu Hospital & Heart Centre
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Interacted with the physician and obtained instructions for mediations.
  • Provided pre-operative and post operative personal and comfort care.
  • Recorded patient's symptoms.
  • Kept patient's medical record up to date.
  • Administered medications and treatments of patients and changed their dressings.
  • Assisted physician with cardiac emergencies.
  • Took vital signs and maintained a record of the same.
  • Supervised junior staff.
  • Managed routine procedures, patient's care, medical rounds, stock control, and report writings.
  • Implemented patient record.
  • Maintained relevant records of the patients.
  • Co-ordinated with the junior staff for proper nutrition of the patients.
  • Provided care to the patients with dementia and other neurological disorders.

Office Assistant

Uranus Ventures Limited
11.2010 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to te office budget.
  • Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages including preparation for shipping.
  • Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Contributed to project success by assisting with research and data compilation, allowing for more informed strategy development.

Education

3-Year Post-secondary Diploma - Nursing Midwifery

Baba Farid University
Punjab, India
03-2006

Skills

  • Licensed Registered Nurse from Alberta
  • Licensed Health Care Aid from Alberta
  • Certified in basic life support and First Aid
  • Tracheostomy procedure training
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Clinical assessment expertise
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection prevention strategies
  • Supportive interpersonal skills
  • Emergency response
  • Diabetes management
  • HIPAA regulations education
  • Cardiac patient management
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Seizure care proficiency

Languages

English
Punjabi
Hindi
Urdu
Chinese (Cantonese)

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse from Alberta

Licensed Health Care Aid from Alberta

Basic Life Support Certification

First Aid Certification

Day-Care Level- 1 Certification



Timeline

LPN School Nurse

Caring Hands Home Care
06.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

TheKey- Senior Home Care
05.2024 - Current

Friendly Call Volunteer

Red Cross
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sidhu Hospital & Heart Centre
06.2022 - 11.2022

Office Assistant

Uranus Ventures Limited
11.2010 - 04.2022

3-Year Post-secondary Diploma - Nursing Midwifery

Baba Farid University

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