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Prabhjot Cockar

Surrey,BC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over 15 years of nursing experience, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic healthcare environment where I can utilize my clinical and managerial skills while continuing to grow and develop as a healthcare professional.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Consultant/Interim Nurse Director

ITHVC (2009-2013)/Travel Medicine Vaccination Clinic (2013-Present)
11.2009 - Current
  • Perform pre-travel risk assessments and advise and educate clients on tropical diseases
  • Administer travel and routine public health vaccines to clients, including families, children, school groups, and missionaries
  • Conduct off-site consultations and presentations for large groups
  • Provide strategic leadership for continuously implementing best clinical practices
  • Directly oversee, manage, and supervise staff of approximately 25 RNs
  • Coordinate recruitment and training of new RNs, NPs, and physicians, involved in supervision and liaison with regional clinical nurse coordinators for TMVC offices outside Metro Vancouver
  • Assist in developing learning modules and implement in-service/education programs
  • Provide effective conflict resolution where necessary
  • Work with Medical Director to maintain nursing/travel medicine guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
  • Assist in updating clinical resources/handouts and standardized TMVC medical documents
  • Liaise with occupational health coordinator/pharmaceutical representatives/government officials, including regional public health officers, BCCDC, TB control, and Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Maintain documentation of patient care services by auditing patient records
  • Maintain cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
  • Cover on-call duties evenings/weekends
  • Cover clinics for last-minute schedule changes if no other staff is available.
  • Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
  • Provided mentorship to new nursing staff members, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and development.

Registered Nurse

Capital Health, Royal Alexandra Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2009
  • Staff nurse caring and educating patients about their gynecology conditions and post-treatment care
  • Establishing trust and rapport with patients and their families
  • Performing daily RN duties on gynecology, oncology, and surgical units
  • Working independently and as a team member with other medical professionals.

Registered Nurse

Vancouver Coastal Health, Richmond Hospital
01.2006 - 02.2007
  • Performed daily RN duties with patients on general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, and gynecology units
  • Worked as team member with other medical professional
  • Educated patients and families on post-treatment care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Kwantlen University College
Surrey, BC
12.2005

Skills

  • Practicing Member of BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  • IMMS Certified (Immunization Course, BCCDC)
  • HCP CPR C (AED)
  • Member of International Society of Travel Medicine
  • Dedicated and motivated self-learner with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional skills in time management, organization, and resource management
  • Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance to ensure accuracy and client confidentiality
  • Fluent in Punjabi with a good understanding of Hindi and Urdu
  • Medical Documentation
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

References

Available on request

Timeline

Nurse Consultant/Interim Nurse Director

ITHVC (2009-2013)/Travel Medicine Vaccination Clinic (2013-Present)
11.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse

Capital Health, Royal Alexandra Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2009

Registered Nurse

Vancouver Coastal Health, Richmond Hospital
01.2006 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Kwantlen University College

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