Punam Shakya (Registered Nurse)
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Canadian health care experience in direct patient care, triage care and care coordination. Skillful in performing nursing procedures and proven to remain calm in high stress situations. Compassionate in developing therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
Burlington, ON
10.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Clinical Extern
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, Ontario
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed thorough physical assessment on patients under supervision and helped the patients in their ADLS.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, working closely with medical teams to stabilize patients and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Promoted my nursing skills of taking vital signs, physical assessments, using CADD pump, and other nursing skills like catheterization, normal wound dressings.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies.
- Performed excellent communication skills with patients, nurses, doctors and other health care professionals
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Developed nursing skills under the guidance of experienced preceptors, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
- Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV insertion, use of CADD pump, wound dressing changes, specimen collection, and catheterization.
- Performed proper documentation through Medi Tech
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Highview Residences
Kitchener, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment and techniques, minimizing the risk of injury during mobility assistance activities.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Managed wound care for patients with various types of injuries, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Demonstrated quality nursing care to the residents with dementia
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights Long Term Care
Kitchener, ON
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice For International Nurses
Conestoga College
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manipal College of Medical Sciences
12.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration - Skilled in using CADD pump, Kangaroo epump for enteral feedings, IV insertion, maintaining IV patency, experience in caring Centrally inserted venous catheter
- Documentation and Charting - Knowledge and skills on documentation using Medi Tech, SBAR techniques
- Collaboration skills - Skillful in collaborating with other health care professionals during the patient care
- Skillful in performing nursing skills like wound dressing, catheterization and its care, ostomy care, specimen collection
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights Long Term Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Extern
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Highview Residences
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manipal College of Medical Sciences
Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice For International Nurses
Conestoga College