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Virpal Sharma

Chilllliwack ,BC

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker

Fraser Health Authority
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide personal care to clients with various disabilities.
  • Assist client with SAIL exercise and ADL'S.
  • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care coordination for patients transitioning between settings.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
  • Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

RN

Correctional Center of Peace River
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Administered sublocade injection and assessed patient for any side effects.
  • 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.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

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.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client unique needs and goals for improved quality of life.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need, devising targeted interventions for maximum impact.
  • Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
  • Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.

Customer Services Representative

Tim Horton and Subway Restaurants
01.2013 - 01.2014

Serving guests
Ensuring food safety
Creating menu items
Providing customers with good service
Handling beverage and food-making equipment
Cash handling
Inventory management
Maintaining cleanliness
Ensuring efficient store operations

  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Clinical Instructor

University of Medical Science
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Teach the LPN students in the college (Fundamentals of Nursing and Medical surgical nursing)
  • Medicine administration
  • IM and IV medicine administration.
  • Co-ordinate and deal with families, Pharmacy, and Physicians.
  • Increased growth to over regions.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Education

Bachler of Science in Nursing -

University of The Medical Sciences Mukstar
Punjab, India
08.2008

English- 132 -

Fraser Valley Distance Education School

Math 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

  • 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

Languages

English
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Certification

Sublocade injection

Timeline

RN

Correctional Center of Peace River
03.2024 - 09.2024

Community Health Worker

Fraser Health Authority
05.2021 - Current

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 -

BLS certification -

Canadian Red Cross

Ostomy 101- Convatec Basic And Product Selection

Webinar Canada

Management of Pressure Injuries

Webinar Canada

Passed NCLEX- RN -

Bachler of Science in Nursing -

University of The Medical Sciences Mukstar

English- 132 -

Fraser Valley Distance Education School
Virpal Sharma