PRAWAN KHARKA
East York,Canada
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
AgeCare Trilogy
Scarborough, Canada
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with nursing and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth, resident-centered care in the facility.
- Led shift reports and team huddles to communicate resident status updates, care priorities, and safety concerns.
- Reviewed physician orders promptly: ensured timely implementation and communicated issues with DOC (Director of Care) in the facility.
- Encouraged collaboration among nursing staff, physicians, and allied health professionals to improve care outcomes and support resident well-being.
- Provided direct patient care in a long-term care facility setting.
- Assisted in creating and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Supported infection control practices to maintain a safe care environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Personal Support Worker
The Key
Toronto, Canada
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Delivered person-centered care for clients using mechanical lifts and mobility aids.
- Independently conducted full patient assessments and care planning.
- Acted as a health advocate, aligning services with client goals in a long-term care setting.
- Coordinated with nursing and support staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic unit
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu, Bhutan
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Managed pre- and post-operative assessment and care for orthopedic surgical patients.
- Assisted in procedures including spinal traction, halo vest application, and orthopedic emergencies.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to implement and monitor patient recovery protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses on orthopedic techniques and post-op care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in orthopedic unit.
- Assisted with patient mobility and rehabilitation exercises under supervision.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition accurately.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during recovery periods.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment following infection control protocols consistently.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient assessment results, treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing safe, high quality care within scope of practice.
- Assisted physical therapists with development of rehabilitation programs designed specifically for each patient's needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each assigned patient.
- Assisted surgeons during pre-operative evaluations, operative procedures and post-operative management of orthopedic cases.
- Managed acute pain issues by administering intravenous medication as prescribed by physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes in the electronic health record system accurately and timely.
- Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, ICU unit/HDU Units
JDW National Referral Hospital
Thimphu, Bhutan
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored critical patients and responded swiftly to complications with sound judgment.
- Supported interventions, including central line insertions and ventilator management.
- Led daily rounds, documented care accurately, and ensured infection control compliance.
- Spearheaded pressure sore prevention protocols, co-authoring revised SOPs hospital-wide.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Post-graduate diploma - Health Care Leadership
Sault College
Toronto, Canada06.2025
Bachelor’s - nursing science
Assumption University
Thailand06.2016
Skills
- IV Cannulation
- Medication Administration
- Traction applications
- Skin traction
- Splinting
- Cast application
- Ventilator setup
- Ventilator-related nursing care
- Open suctioning care
- Close suctioning care
- Tracheostomy care
- Urine catheter care
- CAUTI protocols
- Central line care
- CLABSI protocols
- Blood collection
- Aseptic technique
- Blood transfusions
- Transfusion protocols
- Colostomy care
- Wound dressings
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- ECG interpretations
- CPR
- EMR
- Incident reporting
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Health advocacy
- Communication skills
- Follow-up calls
- ADL assistance
- Seizure management
- Vascular care
- SBAR communication
- Staff supervision
- Sanitation
- Home health care
- Collecting vitals
- Ventilator care
- Geriatric nursing
- Crisis management
- Emergency management
- Disaster management
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Ontario (General Class, CNO)
- Registered Nurse- Texas
- Registered Nurse- Bhutan
- ACLS & BLS Certified.
- Certificate on Cardiology 1
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License with Vehicle
- Canadian Work Permit- Open and Active.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
AgeCare Trilogy
09.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Key
10.2023 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, ICU unit/HDU Units
JDW National Referral Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic unit
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2023
Post-graduate diploma - Health Care Leadership
Sault College
Bachelor’s - nursing science
Assumption University