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Work History
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NAVJOT KAUR GILL

Registered Nurse
St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in a hospital medical unit. Skilled in tracheostomy care and suctioning, advanced wound care including vac dressing, IV therapy (peripheral and central lines) Including Blood products administration, IV pumps ,medication administration, NG tube insertion and feeding, catheter insertion and care, and palliative/end-of-life care. Perform thorough assessments, develop care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and escalate care as required.
  • Perform charge nurse duties including staff assignments and unit coordination.
  • Supervise and mentor New hires, RPNs and nursing assistants.
  • Provide specialized care as a Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse.

Registered Practical Nurse

William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Complete patient intake assessments and routine nursing interventions.
  • Administer medication, observe and document therapeutic effects.
  • Monitor patient's progress, evaluate and document effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborate with appropriate members of health care team.
  • Supported discharge planning and patient/family education.

Registered Practical Nurse

HAWTHORN PLACE CARE CENTRE
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Perform skills like medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, insertion of urinary catheter and rectal tube, blood glucose monitoring, TPN, G-feeds with pumps.
  • Daily head to toe physical assessment, assessing vital signs, provide care to patients, CAM assessment, managing depression, dementia, and delirium.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing patient safety standards.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction rates.
  • Conducted thorough assessments, developing tailored nursing interventions that optimized recovery outcomes for patients.

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare Bayview Facility
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes in condition and reporting findings to healthcare teams.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.

  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.

Student Nurse

North York General Hospital
Toronto, ON
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Observed patient care outcomes, including patient feedback, to facilitate ongoing quality care.
  • Managed patient care, including checking vital signs and administering medication.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions

Registered Nurse

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Ludhiana, PB
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Ludhiana, PB
2016

Nursing Leadership And Management - Nursing

Seneca College Markham Campus
Markham, ON
2018

Coronary Care Nursing - Nursing

Seneca College Yorkgate Campus
Toronto, ON
2019

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Recording vital signs
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Patient-focused care

Additional Information

  • REGISTERED NURSE- CNO
  • GENTLE PERSUASIVE APPROACHES - AGE
  • Basic life support (BLS) & First aid
  • WHMIS
  • RNAO Best practice champions network | Preceptor education program
  • Recent TB and Vulnerable sector check

Timeline

Registered Nurse

William Osler Health System
06.2023 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

William Osler Health System
01.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare Bayview Facility
03.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Practical Nurse

HAWTHORN PLACE CARE CENTRE
02.2022 - 12.2022

Student Nurse

North York General Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
11.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana

Nursing Leadership And Management - Nursing

Seneca College Markham Campus

Coronary Care Nursing - Nursing

Seneca College Yorkgate Campus
NAVJOT KAUR GILLRegistered Nurse