Varinderjit Sidhu
Manteca
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical management. Effective team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through adaptability and reliable support. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Careone Home Health
2025.09 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and family input.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and home care techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
RN Shift Lead
California Health Care Facility
2013.11 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, and therapeutic regimens, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Delivered skilled nursing care such as wound VAC and TPN.
- Administered medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravascular routes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Recommended and implemented changes in assignment delegation, resulting in improved patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and revise care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Documented nursing care meticulously, reflecting patient status and compliance with physician orders.
RN Supervisor
New Hope Post-Acute
2011.11 - 2017.05
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Evaluated nursing personnel performance, implementing strategies for improvement.
- Coordinated staffing schedules and assignments for nurses and support staff.
- Led training sessions to enhance team competencies and compliance with best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
Home Health Nurse
Golden State Home Health
2012.01 - 2013.11
- Delivered skilled nursing care in patients' homes, encompassing wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, wound VAC, TPN, and thorough patient assessments.
- Developed and executed individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery and chronic disease management.
- Educated patients and families on medication usage, chronic condition management, and home safety to enhance independence and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
- Leveraged clinical judgment to perform advanced assessments and interventions, fostering strong patient relationships and promoting cultural sensitivity.
Clinical LVN
Community Hospital Saratoga
2009.01 - 2011.07
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Observed patients and notified nursing supervisor of changes and concerns.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy Training
Institute of Medical Education (IME)
San Jose, CA, USADiploma - General Nursing and Midwifer - Nursing
Nursing Training Institute Rajendra Hospital
Patiala, IndiaBachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
05.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessment Expert
- Patient & family education Expert
- Wound care Expert
- EHR documentation Expert
- IV Therapy Expert
- Infection control Expert
- Care planning/coordination Expert
- Health promotion Expert
- Medication administration Expert
- Compassion and empathy Expert
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California - Active
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California - Not Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Expires 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association – Expires 2025
LANGUAGES
Urdu
Punjabi
Hindi
English
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Careone Home Health
2025.09 - Current
RN Shift Lead
California Health Care Facility
2013.11 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Golden State Home Health
2012.01 - 2013.11
RN Supervisor
New Hope Post-Acute
2011.11 - 2017.05
Clinical LVN
Community Hospital Saratoga
2009.01 - 2011.07
Certificate - Phlebotomy Training
Institute of Medical Education (IME)
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifer - Nursing
Nursing Training Institute Rajendra Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University