SHALINI BIRDI
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Work in a casual position as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with complex needs primarily in the Neuroevelopmental and Autism Consultation service as well as the Neuromotor, Neuromuscular, Physical Medicine Consultation clinic and the Spina Bifida clinic
Registered Nurse
K. Birdi Professional Corporation
01.2016 - Current
- Proofing Pulmonary and Internal Medicine specialist letters to ensure accuracy of medical information, accuracy of medication values, and ensure that appropriate referrals have been completed.
Registered Nurse
University of Alberta Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
05.2000 - 09.2023
- Work in a casual position as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with eating disorders and associated psychiatric diagnoses. Counsel, educate, and provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments of clients.
Physical Therapist
Stollery Children's Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2015
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with pediatric issues
- Provide comprehensive assessment and intervention to pediatric clients in the areas of trauma, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, ICU, a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, and various types of surgical interventions.
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2015
- Work in a casual position to assist interdisciplinary teams in the treatment of clients with burns, neurological conditions, complex geriatric issues, a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, and various types of surgical interventions
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Carry out program development for the Pediatric Tone Management Program
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the Pediatric Tone Management Program to provide tone management intervention and education to pediatric clients and their families
- Coordinate the Spasticity Assessment for the Rehabilitation of Children Clinic
- Coordinate Botox clinics, assist with Botox procedures, and coordinate Botox follow up clinics for pediatric clients with increased tone
- 1 year contract
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta hospital
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients who have undergone various types of surgical interventions.
- Provide comprehensive rehabilitation to clients in the post operative phase of treatment
- 6-month contract
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2004
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with complex geriatric issues
- Provide comprehensive assessment and intervention to geriatric clients to maximize functional independence
Physical Therapist
Foothills Medical Centre
05.2003 - 10.2003
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of clients with burns, orthopedic conditions and a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Provide comprehensive care to clients with complex medical needs
- 6 Month Contract
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2000
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent professional communication and critical thinking skills
- Experience in working with pediatric and adult clients with complex mental health challenges
- Experience in education individuals with various health care needs
- Experience in intervening to address physical and psychosocial needs of individuals who have acute and chronic illness supporting
- Experience using Connect Care, Net Care, and electronic medical record
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient counseling
- Family advocacy
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, Hiking, Skiing, Reading, Cooking, Baking, Traveling
Affiliations
Member of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
K. Birdi Professional Corporation
01.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist
Stollery Children's Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2005 - 10.2006
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta hospital
03.2005 - 09.2005
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2015
Physical Therapist
University of Alberta Hospital
02.2004 - 09.2004
Physical Therapist
Foothills Medical Centre
05.2003 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse
University of Alberta Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
05.2000 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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