Simmy Gurung
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate PSW with experience of a Registered Nurse, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Skilled in advanced nursing procedures and documentation, I foster strong client relationships while ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to enhancing quality of life through effective communication and personalized care strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
Etobicoke, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Registered Nurse
Himalayan Hospital
Dehradun, India
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Conducted research to stay current with evidence-based practices in cardiology nursing.
- Coordinated follow up appointments and tests for discharged patients.
- Administered medications, fluids and electrolytes according to physician orders.
- Performed advanced nursing procedures such as central line insertion, chest tube insertion and arterial line insertion.
- Instructed patients and family members regarding post-operative care instructions, wound care and medications.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures during times of stress or anxiety for patients in the Cardiac ICU.
Education
Diploma - Health Care Leadership
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, None08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dehradun, India09-2019
Skills
- Personal care and ADLs
- Mobility and transfer support
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s care
- CPR & emergency response
- Medication assistance and safety monitoring
- Fall prevention and infection control
- Emotional and social support
- Documentation and observational reporting
- Team collaboration in care environments
- Geriatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship management
- Meal preparation
Certification
- CPR & First Aid – Red Cross Canada
- WHMIS Certified (2023)
- Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19 and Routine)
- TB Test (negative)
- Hospice and Palliative Care Training
Accomplishments
- Job Appreciation, Home Instead
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Himalayan Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2022
Diploma - Health Care Leadership
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Swami Rama Himalayan University
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