NAVJOT PUNIA
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Personal Support Worker
Evergreen Baptist Housing
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one's needs at home
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Community Support Worker
Milieu Family Services
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Facilitated group sessions focused on skill-building activities, promoting social engagement and personal growth among participants
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client's unique needs and goals for improved quality of life
- Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring equitable access to necessary services and resources across diverse populations.
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
Registered Nurse
Guru Nanak Cardiac Care Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Home Support Worker
Dr Rajinder Bhatti
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Laundered items, changed sheets, and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management
- Promoted clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Certificate in Nursing Administration with CO-OP: Nursing Science - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, Canada09.2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science -
College Of Nursing AIMS, Muktsar
Muktsar, Punjab09.2015
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position Ready to help team achieve company goals
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- 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 customer service
- Nursing assignments
- Mental and physical assessments
- Accurate Documentation, Medical Record Keeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Admissions and discharge processes
- First Aid, Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Currently Registration as Registered Nurse with College of nurses of Ontario
- First Aid & BLS Certification
- RN, Punjab Nurses Registration council, 11046
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Guru Nanak Cardiac Care Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Personal Support Worker
Evergreen Baptist Housing
08.2022 - 07.2024
Community Support Worker
Milieu Family Services
11.2021 - 05.2024
Home Support Worker
Dr Rajinder Bhatti
12.2019 - 12.2021
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
05.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate in Nursing Administration with CO-OP: Nursing Science - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science -
College Of Nursing AIMS, Muktsar
- Currently Registration as Registered Nurse with College of nurses of Ontario
- First Aid & BLS Certification
- RN, Punjab Nurses Registration council, 11046
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