Virpal Sharma
Chilllliwack ,BC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
RN
Correctional Center of Peace River
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
01.2021 - 03.2024
- A community health worker is a medical professional who advocates for their patient in the community setting
- Provide personal care
- Administration medication
- Perform safe lifting and transferring
- Support, guide, mentor, coach and encourage.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Trained new Community Health Workers on best practices, contributing to increased team efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community.
Community Support Worker
Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL)
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Responsibilities: Provide support to individuals with varied disabilities
- Personal care and daily activities (walking, swimming, art and craft)
- Medication administration
- Catheterization in and out
- G tube feeding and G tube medication
- Post-op care
- Vital signs
- Daily exercise
- Transferring by using different lifts
- Education
- Administration insulin
- Seizure precautions.
Customer Services Representative
Tim Horton and Subway Restaurants
01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Instructor
University of Medical Science
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsibilities: Actively monitoring and looking for signs of behavioural changes in patients and treating them accordingly
- Teach the LPN students in the college (Fundamentals of Nursing and Medical surgical nursing)
- Medicine administration
- IM and IV medicine administration
- Perform all RN Duties
- Co-ordinate and deal with families, Pharmacy, and Physicians.
Education
Bachler of Science in Nursing -
University of the Medical Sciences Mukstar
Punjab, IndiaEnglish- 132 -
Fraser Valley Distance Education School
Chilliwack, BCMath 11th grade -
Biology -12 grade -
BLS certification -
Canadian Red Cross
Ostomy 101- Convatec Basic And Product Selection
Webinar Canada
07.2024
Management of Pressure Injuries
Webinar Canada
07.2024
Passed NCLEX- RN -
02.2023
Skills
- It's your Move
- Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
- Working knowledge of advanced patient care protocols
- Adept at maintaining, updating and implementing patient charts
- Ability to calm down patients in panic and explain the treatment plans clearly
- Ability to handle and operate medical equipment, including catheters and oxygen equipment
- Infection control standards
- Medication Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- IV setup
Personal Qualities
- Strongly Motivated
- Good communication skills with cultural sensitivity.
- Methodical and Active personality
- Compassionate
- Good conflict resolver
- Hard worker and dedicated
- Passionate
- Punctual
- Can speak English, Punjabi and Hindi fluently
Nursingskills
- Administering IVs
- Blood Glucose Test
- Wound Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Physical Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Dressing Applications
- Patient and Family Education
References
Available Upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Certification
Sublocade injection
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
RN
Correctional Center of Peace River
03.2024 - 09.2024
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
01.2021 - 03.2024
Community Support Worker
Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL)
01.2018 - 03.2024
Customer Services Representative
Tim Horton and Subway Restaurants
01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Instructor
University of Medical Science
01.2008 - 01.2011
Math 11th grade -
Biology -12 grade -
Passed NCLEX- RN -
Bachler of Science in Nursing -
University of the Medical Sciences Mukstar
English- 132 -
Fraser Valley Distance Education School
BLS certification -
Canadian Red Cross
Ostomy 101- Convatec Basic And Product Selection
Webinar Canada
Management of Pressure Injuries
Webinar Canada
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