Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Care team member of the month 2024 October
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Pooja Rani

GTA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) with over 3 years of experience in delivering patient-centered care across various medical specialties. Currently registered as an RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Trained nurse with expertise in medical and surgical units, perioperative theatre, complex care units, as well as palliative and end-of-life care units. Demonstrates strong work ethics and maintains client privacy in fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented and proficient in prioritizing duties based on criticality, making effective decisions, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to build interpersonal relationships. A reliable team player who can also work independently. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and email. Multilingual in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Seeking a challenging opportunity to provide exceptional, compassionate, and ethical care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Care Company
03.2024 - Current
  • Experience working with EMR systems
  • Able to care for pediatric special needs clients required assisted ventilation
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Provide Respite care to the short term stay clients
  • G tube feeding, oxygen and seizure monitoring, using VNS device, cough assist
  • Providing emotional support to the family
  • Coordinating with the health team to form care plans according to the client's needs
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Practical Nurse

Safehaven-Thornhill
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provide Respite care to the clients
  • Maintaining and updating care plans, protecting information under HIPAA, attending daily care coordinators meetings
  • Performing and assisting ADL's to the clients
  • Administering feeding, giving medications
  • Oxygen monitoring, administration, Ventilator care
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
  • Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performing various duties including medication administration, using E mar or Point Click Care, Keeping count of Narcotic medications
  • Maintaining accurate health records and up to date clinical records according to college of Nurses Standards
  • Identifies indicators of risk to resident health status and report concerns to Registered Nurse
  • Documentation of the health care services provided any changes to the resident health and the care provided at that time
  • Ordering Pharmaceutical Supplies including Patient Medications
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

Nursing Supervisor-RPN

Medionerx
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 7 nurses and support personnel.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
  • Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

Clinical Assistant / MOA

Urgent Care Clinic (Cornerstone)
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Completing and ensuring patients clinical care assessments and maintaining UpToDate Documentation
  • Chaperoning Doctor, assisting in various different clinical procedures including Stitches, dressings, wart removal
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilization of equipment following hospital guidelines.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing check-ins, insurance verification, and payment processing.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Personal Support Worker

Comfort Keepers
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Seizures
  • Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and approaching appropriately when necessary, using transfer of accountability principles
  • Orientation and training at community settings with patients of all age groups including geriatric and adult population
  • Working independently as well as part of a team in a changing environment
  • Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
  • Providing mentoring, direction, guidance, support and supervision to personal support workers
  • Adhering infection control protocol and implementing aseptic techniques while providing care
  • Providing health education to clients and families through demonstration and informal teaching sessions
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Registered Nurse

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2018
  • Monitor vital sign and maintain nursing progress charts with proper documentation of date and time
  • Perform nursing procedures as per set protocols & requirements
  • Ensure proper hygiene of the patient
  • Sponge bath, back care, mouth care, eye care, ear care, bowel, and bladder care, Ryle's tube feeding etc
  • As per requirement/chart
  • Change side regularly for bed-ridden patient to prevent bedsore development on pressure points and document on chart
  • Start I/V line and assist doctor on duty in various medical and surgical procedures like dressing, suturing of wounds etc
  • Take rounds with doctors and note orders on the round register, implement their instructions and prescriptions and maintain records of doctor's visit
  • Draw blood samples and ensure the delivery of samples to the concerned lab within 30 minutes and ensure the collection of reports from various labs by Ward Boy
  • Filing the lab reports, consent for procedure etc
  • In laid down sequence in concerned patient file; pre-operative preparation of patients

Education

Chronic Disease Management -

Seneca College
01.2020

Nursing Leadership Management -

Seneca College
01.2019

Registered Nurse -

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
Ludhiana, Punjab
12.2018

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
01.2014

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Infection control
  • Taking/monitoring vitals
  • Critical Thinking
  • G-Tube feeding and care
  • Tracheostomy suctioning/care
  • Catheter insertion and care
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient bathing and hygiene
  • Head-to-toe assessment
  • Nursing care plans
  • Client and Patient Support
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem solving
  • Client teaching
  • Listening skills
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • Record keeping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Home care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Seizure management
  • Medical records management
  • Removing sutures
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Long-term care
  • Health screening
  • Administering immunizations
  • Chest pain management
  • Personal care needs
  • Staff supervision
  • Chronic disease management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Licensed RN
  • Physical assessments
  • Wound care

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Certification

  • BLS
  • Point Click Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound care and dressing
  • First Aid
  • NYS Infection Control
  • Phlebotomy
  • NYS child abuse identification and reporting
  • Telehealth
  • EMR Systems

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Care team member of the month 2024 October

Got awarded as a care team member of the month award by The Care company

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Care Company
03.2024 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Safehaven-Thornhill
11.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Practical Nurse

Extendicare
06.2022 - 08.2023

Nursing Supervisor-RPN

Medionerx
11.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical Assistant / MOA

Urgent Care Clinic (Cornerstone)
06.2021 - 12.2021

Personal Support Worker

Comfort Keepers
07.2019 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2018

Nursing Leadership Management -

Seneca College

Registered Nurse -

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences

Chronic Disease Management -

Seneca College
Pooja Rani