RAJINDER RANDHAWA
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Hospital, adept at patient assessments and medication administration. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to implement care plans and utilize critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes in acute care settings.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
DSP/Med Passer
California Mentor /Bakersfield , CA
01.2013 - 03.2024
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
CNA
Height Street Skilled Care / Bakersfield , CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
CNA
Kingston Health Facility
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Registered Nurse
Kolaras Primary Clinic /Madhya Pardesh ,INDIA
02.2006 - 01.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Kolaras Primary Clinic /Madhya Pardesh , INDIA
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Baderwash Government Hospital /Baderwash ,INDIA
09.2002 - 01.2003
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Jammu And Kashmir State Medical Faculty , INDIA
Jammu And Kashmir State Medical Faculty , INDIA 03-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Patient care
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Procedure preparations
- Administering immunizations
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Height Street Skilled Care / Bakersfield , CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2019 - 02.2020
CNA
Kingston Health Facility
06.2017 - 08.2018
DSP/Med Passer
California Mentor /Bakersfield , CA
01.2013 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Kolaras Primary Clinic /Madhya Pardesh ,INDIA
02.2006 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Kolaras Primary Clinic /Madhya Pardesh , INDIA
10.2003 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse
Baderwash Government Hospital /Baderwash ,INDIA
09.2002 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Jammu And Kashmir State Medical Faculty , INDIA
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