Riva Gandhi
Registered Nurse
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate New Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Heart Lake Medical Centre
Brampton, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Measured patients' height, weight and vital signs, recorded medical history, assessed a patient's symptoms, and performed initial medical exams.
- Collect samples from patients to send to a medical lab to diagnose an illness or infection.
- Administered vaccinations and provide preventative healthcare services, including regular checkups and health screenings.
- Assisted doctors in performing minor procedures such as wound care and Pap smear testing.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive health records and billing tracking systems.
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
IPartner Staffing
Mississauga, Ontario
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted the specimen collector in collecting Rapid Antigen tests primarily using the bilateral anterior swabbing technique.
- Followed infection control protocol related explicitly to donning and doffing PPE as well as handling and disposing of specimens.
- Performed proper hand hygiene and sanitized workstations in between patients.
- Ensured accurate documentation, including patient requisitions and specimen labels, and appropriately reported test results as required.
- Pays strict attention to detail in collecting and labeling specimens and data collection.
Personal Support Worker
Hawthorn Woods Care Community
Brampton, ON
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish the quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON 09.2017 - 06.2022
Skills
Patient and family education
Healthcare ethics
Clinical Documentation
Intravenous therapy
Palliative care awareness
Managing deadlines
Foley catheters
Insulin medication assistance
Newborn care
Patient discharge
Medication Administration
Patient Assessments
Patient evaluation
Family Education
Administering immunizations
Patient Management
Current [State] licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario March 2023
Timeline
Licensed Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario March 2023
03-2023
Nurse
Heart Lake Medical Centre
05.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
IPartner Staffing
03.2021 - 08.2021
Personal Support Worker
Hawthorn Woods Care Community
04.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lawrence College
09.2017 - 06.2022