Upasana Mehra
Surrey,British Columbia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Home Instead
12.2021 - Current
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
Registered Nurse
Aakash Healthcare
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Venkateshwar Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked in the Medical - Surgical Wards
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
ESI Hospitals
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked in the Surgical ward.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
ICU Nurse - Intern
Artemis Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Education
No Degree - Health-care Practice And Management
Sterling College
Vancouver, BC09.2023
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Amity University
07.2016
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Registered Nurse April 2019 to April 2023
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Home Instead
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aakash Healthcare
09.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Venkateshwar Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse (RN)
ESI Hospitals
01.2017 - 02.2018
ICU Nurse - Intern
Artemis Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2016
No Degree - Health-care Practice And Management
Sterling College
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Amity University
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