Shailja Puri
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Staff Nurse
Public Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Residential Support Worker
Thompson community Services Terrace
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored and assisted residents, adults, and teenagers according to their specific needs.
- Maintained safe working environment by following preventive measures.
- Provided personal care and helping clients in their basic needs.
- Engaging clients in activities according to their individualized care plans
- Prepared and served meals according to their individualized diet plans
- Accompanying clients in participating outdoor activities for their health such as Bowling, Swimming.
Staff Nurse
Public Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed health assessments of the patients to identify healthcare interventions.
- Monitoring, addressing, and documenting the symptoms and changes in patient’s conditions
- Collaborated with other medical professionals for the referrals.
- Reported patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
- Participated in the Nursing report at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Front Counter
McDonalds Terrace, British Columbia
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeting Customers and providing best customer service
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.
Front Counter
Desi Tandoor Restaurant
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Greeting Customers and providing best customer service.
- Responding to customers for their queries
- Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Approached every question or concern with calm and level-headed approach.
- Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.
Staff Nurse
Guru Ram Dass Public School, Ferozepur
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Providing first aid to the students.
- Giving health education to the students.
- Providing counseling sessions to students facing difficulties to adapt with the environment of the class.
Staff Nurse
Max super specialty Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Staff Nurse
Guru Ram Dass Public School, Ferozepur
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitoring and recording vitals signs.
- Providing first aid to students
- Treating minor ailments
- Giving health education on minor ailments
- Referring to health centres in case of emergency conditions
- Providing counselling sessions to students facing difficulties to adapt with the class environment.
Staff Nurse
Frances Newton Hospital, Ferozepur
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Education
Post graduate diploma - Nursing leadership and management
Seneca College
Markham, ON08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anil Baghi College of Nursing Ferozepur
Ferozepur 05.2014
Skills
- Possess good interpersonal skills
- MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
- Time Management
- Prioritization, critical thinking
Certification
- RN registration with (CNO)- 26/05/2023
- Occupational First aid level 1 (Work safe BC)
- Member- BCGEU
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hamilton Health Sciences
12.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Public Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
Public Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
Residential Support Worker
Thompson community Services Terrace
08.2020 - 12.2022
Front Counter
McDonalds Terrace, British Columbia
07.2020 - 03.2021
Front Counter
Desi Tandoor Restaurant
01.2019 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
Guru Ram Dass Public School, Ferozepur
09.2017 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse
Max super specialty Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse
Guru Ram Dass Public School, Ferozepur
04.2016 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse
Frances Newton Hospital, Ferozepur
03.2015 - 04.2016
Post graduate diploma - Nursing leadership and management
Seneca College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anil Baghi College of Nursing Ferozepur
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