PRIYA VERMA
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
GSS ZETTER
06.2021 - Current
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to 25 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
S.G.L Charitable Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Volunteer Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Dr. Vidyasagar Institute Of Mental Health
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols for effective symptom management.
- Monitored patient progress through regular evaluations and updated treatment plans as needed for continuous improvement in mental health status.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current in psychiatric nursing best practices and research findings.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
HEALTH CARE AIDE
Edmonton, AB10.2020
High School Diploma -
Health Care Administration
Calgary, AB11.2019
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
SGL NURSING INSTITUTE
Jalandhar, INDIA09.2017
Skills
- Compassionate
- Basic Life Support
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
GSS ZETTER
06.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
S.G.L Charitable Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2018
Volunteer Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Dr. Vidyasagar Institute Of Mental Health
04.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
HEALTH CARE AIDE
High School Diploma -
Health Care Administration
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
SGL NURSING INSTITUTE
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