Mehar Mehta
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Student Nurse with hands-on experience at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Proficient in head-to-toe assessments and medication safety, I excel in critical thinking and teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient care, I effectively monitor vital signs and support interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse – Acute Care & Surgical Units
East Kootenay Regional Hospital - Interior Health Authority
Cranbrook, British Columbia
09.2025 - Current
- Cpmpleted 150 hours on the medical floor
- Will have 160 hours completed on the surgical floor by April 2026
- Performed focused assessments; monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, and intake/output.
- Provided personal care, mobility assistance, pressure injury prevention, and fall-risk interventions.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Supported medication administration under RN supervision (oral, subcutaneous, IM, PRNs).
- Monitored post-operative patients, pain levels, and early ambulation.
- Documented care in medical records.
- Communicated changes in patient condition to the RN and interdisciplinary team.
- Applied infection prevention and control measures, and isolation precautions
Student Nurse - Long Term Care Home
Joseph Creek Village - Golden Life
Cranbrook, British Columbia
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed 110 hours in the care home
- Provided compassionate care to older adults, including personal care, mobility support, dementia care, and monitoring of chronic conditions.
- Supported an interdisciplinary team in care planning and documentation.
- Promoted dignity, comfort, and safety for residents.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene activities.
Off-Unit Clinical Experience
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
- Maternity: 13 hours, observed breastfeeding support, and maternal education
- Psychiatry: 8 hours, supported therapeutic communication, safety checks, and mental health assessments
- Pediatrics: 13 hours, observed age-appropriate assessments, family-centred care, and vital sign monitoring
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC03.2028
Skills
- Head-to-toe and focused assessments
- Vital signs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Wound care
- Foley catheter insertion/care
- Sterile technique
- Oxygen therapy
- IV care
- Medication safety
- Mobility and transfers
- Fall prevention
- EMR documentation
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Therapeutic communication
- Cultural safety
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- BLS (CPR-C) for Healthcare Providers
- WHMIS
- Mask Fit Testing
- Up-to-date Immunizations and TB Screening
Availability
Available starting 06/26 for casual and part-time ESN shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Student Nurse – Acute Care & Surgical Units
East Kootenay Regional Hospital - Interior Health Authority
09.2025 - Current
Student Nurse - Long Term Care Home
Joseph Creek Village - Golden Life
03.2025 - 05.2025
Off-Unit Clinical Experience
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Rockies