Rajinder Kaur
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective team coordination. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering a healing environment for diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered patient care by assessing health conditions and implementing treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately while adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management post-discharge.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Good Sam Hospital
Bakersfield
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status to ensure safety.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Institute of Advanced Gastroenterology
Bakersfield, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, maintaining adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance with recovery processes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Bachelor of Science -
SBBS College of Nursing
India 08.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV adminstration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Case management
Accomplishments
Sister Mercy award in 2020
Languages
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Institute of Advanced Gastroenterology
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Good Sam Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Science - FNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science -
SBBS College of Nursing