Monika Bedi
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 8 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Alex Community Health Centre
03.2020 - Current
- Responsible for initial assessment of new Alex clients for acceptance into the Alex
- Expertise in working with client with complex mental health disorders,addiction concerns, and understanding of gender related issues, specifically gender dysphoria.
- Actively responding to Code White, Code Blue and others as needed
- Responsible for assessment and treatment of minor wounds and other routine medical procedures, such as injections, vaccines, visual acuity screening, ear flushing, UTI screening, Sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment, Contraception discussion and education, Harm reduction education, ECG, suture/staple removal, and other tasks as required
- Phlebotomy and other specimen collection as directed by primary care practitioners
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in team meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Rockyiew General Hospital (Unit 74)
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Performing head to toe comprehensive assessment of assigned patients and symptom management
- Perform procedures such as catheter insertion and removal, Chest tube care, Bladder scan, Tracheostomy care, and suctioning , IV insertion and IV medication administration, Wound dressing, Colostomy care, maintenance and feeding via PEG tube, Glucose monitoring and Covid swab testing
- Hands on experience with palliative patients and end of life care
- Assisting in all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life of patient’s-assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Provide emotional support and assessment of the needs of families caring for dying patient
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mosaic Primary Care Network
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Manage the triage of patient referred for physical activity this includes assessing appropriateness of a new client for Mosaic services
- Gathering health, surgical, family and medication history of the client over phone or in person in clinic setting
- Ability to triage clients based on referral and presenting complaints and referring patient to appropriate mosaic services as needed
- Working independently as on site screening nurse at Mosaic Active Adults Program
- Counsels and educate patients on symptom management, health maintenance, self-management and lifestyle changes
- Provides and coordinates screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cardiovascular health and referring to physician as needed
- Refer patients to the care they need from the appropriate health professional or program and promoting mosaics services and program.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching
- Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties
- Complete other tasks as requested.
Registered Nurse (Medical Unit)
Sri Hari Hospital, India
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Assess the total needs of patients and prepare plan of nursing care
- Admission assessment and discharge planning and education of patients
- Works independently and within a team environment to effectively do client planning processes and able to take decisions
- Collaborated with members of interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, and co-ordinate and evaluate patient care, followed directions from and updated doctors on status of patient.
Clinical Instructor
Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing, India
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Taught class of 50 plus students assigned nursing topics, utilizing PowerPoint presentations, models and charts, guaranteed participants understood topic completely by allotting time for questions and answers
- Participated in facilitating and organizing health talks to patients in various hospitals and within community, covered topics on prevention of diseases and healthy living
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge
- Assigned schedule for and supervised duties of practicum students within various department of hospital, guided them in caring for people who were sick or injured, recording information and providing medical treatment, offered suggestions to improve performance of learning
- Work effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive interpersonal relations collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers such as health teaching, nursing care plans and case study.
Education
Registered Nurse -
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Licensed Practical Nurse -
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
BLS provider -
Heart and Stroke
Calgary, Alberta11.2024
Bridge to Canadian Nursing Program: Registered Nurse -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing
09.2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Clinical Judgement
- Patient education
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Responsible and Dependable
- Proficient in different EMR system PS suite, SCM ,Wolf and CHR
- Valid Driver’s License
Certification
Trauma informed care Certification AHS, 05/2021
Personal Information
Title: RN
References
Available on request
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
Rockyiew General Hospital (Unit 74)
05.2022 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Alex Community Health Centre
03.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mosaic Primary Care Network
09.2018 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse (Medical Unit)
Sri Hari Hospital, India
10.2015 - 09.2016
Clinical Instructor
Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing, India
09.2013 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse -
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Licensed Practical Nurse -
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
BLS provider -
Heart and Stroke
Bridge to Canadian Nursing Program: Registered Nurse -
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing
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