Navneet Bhogal
Abbotsford
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Assessor
BC College Of Nurses' And Midwives
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct a documentation review of new to practice NPs in accordance with the B.C. standards for NP practice.
- Offer support and resources for best practices
- Writing a formal report and discussion with the Quality assurance committee.
- Familiarizing myself with various electronic medical records and their navigation prior to meeting with the NPs.
- Conducting virtual and on site reviews.
Nurse Practitioner, LTC on Call
Chilliwack Division Of Family Practice
03.2024 - Current
- On call coverage over the weekend for all Long Term Facilities in Chilliwack and Agassiz.
- Addressing acute concerns and taking action for optimal resident care in light of their Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment.
- Communicating with families re: change in condition of their resident and devising a treatment plan.
- End of life care and management.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Nurse Practitioner, Locum
Newton Primary And Urgent Care Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Providing virtual locum coverage for unattached patient being looked after by the clinic for various acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Conducting histories, examining diagnostics, subjective and objective findings to come up with actual and differential diagnoses given limitations of virtual visits.
- Directing patients to the clinic for in person appointments as needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
12.2021 - Current
- Being the most responsible provider for residents admitted to two different Long Term Care Facilities in Chilliwack.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care.
- Evaluate resident histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Attending annual care conferences of residents and effectively communicating with families.
- Provide anticipatory guidance to families and fielding questions and inquiries.
- Active discussion with residents/families re: medical orders for scope of treatment.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of residents.
- Manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in residents.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2018 - Current
- Daily rounds on unattached non acute hospitalized patients.
- Monitor patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Liaise with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Monitor patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Attend continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Record patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Provide patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings such as on complex discharge unit, medical units, inpatient psychiatry units, outpatient intravenous assessments
- Actively participating in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Vancouver Career College
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitor progress of each student and provided formal evaluation of assignments and exams.
- Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Classroom teaching of nursing education content
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Providing primary care/longitudinal care to unattached patients in a clinic setting.
- Patient referrals to specialists and transition of care other healthcare providers in the community.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Cardiac Clinic specialized in looking after patients with Heart Failure (ischemic/non-ischemic).
- Evaluated patient histories, physical examinations, reviewing medications, devising management plans along with cardiologists.
- Providing telephone support to families and patients with acute symptoms
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
04.2005 - 03.2013
- Worked on Cardiac step-down unit admitted 24 hours post open heart surgeries, permanent/temporary pacemaker insertion and monitoring, telemetry monitoring, angiogram and angioplasties.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University Of The Fraser Valley
- Clinical Nursing instructions over different semesters between years 2005-2007.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments for year 1 and 2 of Bachelor's program nursing students
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Assigning medical and surgical patients to students to help achieved learning goals of students
- Prepared assessment report cards at the end of the semester.
NP Preceptor
University Of Northern Of BC/Athabasca University
- Precepted NP students from different universities over the years taking 1-2 students per year.
- Oversaw their work, educated them on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized clinical instruction to struggling students.
- Collaborated with university coordinator re: clinical evaluation.
Guest Speaker at a South Asian Health Forum
Intercultural Online Health Network, UBC
12.2022
Guest Speaker
Intercultural Online Health Network, UBC
03.2019
Education
Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB04.2012
Bachelor's of Sciences in Nursing -
University College of The Fraser Valley
Chilliwack04.2002
Skills
- Excellent written/verbal Communication in English and Punjabi
- Inpatient Care
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Patient-Centered Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Geriatric Treatment
- Team work
- Interpersonal skills
References
Supplied upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Assessor
BC College Of Nurses' And Midwives
04.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, LTC on Call
Chilliwack Division Of Family Practice
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Locum
Newton Primary And Urgent Care Centre
01.2024 - Current
Practical Nursing Instructor
Vancouver Career College
06.2023 - 11.2023
Guest Speaker at a South Asian Health Forum
Intercultural Online Health Network, UBC
12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
12.2021 - Current
Guest Speaker
Intercultural Online Health Network, UBC
03.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
04.2013 - 12.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
04.2005 - 03.2013
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University Of The Fraser Valley
NP Preceptor
University Of Northern Of BC/Athabasca University
Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice -
Athabasca University
Bachelor's of Sciences in Nursing -
University College of The Fraser Valley
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