Dilpreet Sandhu

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 5 years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in medication administration, health assessments, wound care, and emergency response. Possesses specialized certifications in foot care, immunizations, and dementia care. Eager to leverage extensive clinical skills and a compassionate approach to contribute to pediatric patient well-being and support the healthcare team in a day shift LPN role.

LPN (On Call) - BRYLU STAFFING INC. - Calgary

(2018-11 - 2019-05)

• Delivered comprehensive care to residents in retirement homes and long-term care facilities.
• Administered medications, transcribed physician's orders, performed wound dressing, catheter care, colostomy care, detailed charting, health assessments, and administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
• Served in a casual LPN role with an hourly pay rate of $25.

LPN Causal Position (On Call) - GOZZANNY HEALTH SERVICES INC. - Calgary

(2019-04 - 2019-09)

• Assigned shifts to assisted-living settings, long-term care facilities, and clients' homes.
• Administered medications via various routes, transcribed physician's orders, performed wound dressing, catheter care, colostomy care, charting, health assessments, administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, provided tracheostomy care, suctioning, managed NG tubes, and TPN.
• Applied critical thinking skills and clinical knowledge to deliver treatments as ordered or as per policy and procedure.
• Worked on an on-call basis in a casual LPN position with a pay rate of $25 per hour.

LPN Causal position - MILLRISE SENIORS VILLAGE (RETIREMENT CONCEPT) - Calgary

(2019-09 - 2020-03)

• Currently providing care in a long-term care setting on the second floor, specializing in palliative and dementia residents.
• Administered prescribed medications through various routes, transcribed physician orders, managed wound dressings, provided catheter care, executed post-fall interventions, monitored for safety, employed a holistic approach to managing aggressive behavior, supervised Healthcare Aide staff, and documented changes in residents' physical and psychological conditions.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of facility policies and procedures, including medication administration protocols, narcotic handling, and emergency procedures.
• Actively attended and participated in ongoing education sessions and staff meetings.
• Currently employed in a casual LPN position with an hourly pay rate of $29.

LPN Part time position - CALGARY ELDER CARE, HOME CARE - Calgary

(2019-08 - 2020-04)

• Administered intramuscular or subcutaneous injections for palliative clients and other prescribed medications, operating within the full scope of LPN practice.
• Responded effectively to emergency situations.
• Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and client transfers as required.
• Reported any changes in client health status to the care manager, scheduler, or HR manager.

LPN part time position - CLASSIC LIFECARE, HOME CARE - Calgary

(2020-04 - 2023-12)

• Gained experience administering medications via G-tube and J-tube feeding using Infinity and Kangaroo pumps, operated Bi-pap machines, and provided ostomy and ventilator care.
• Performed tracheostomy care and nasal and oral suctioning.
• Monitored and managed seizures in accordance with care plans and company protocols.
• Served in a full-time LPN position with an hourly pay rate of $26.

LPN part time position - PARAMED HOME HEALTH CARE - Calgary

(2024-01)

• Practicing nursing within the full scope of professional LPN responsibilities.

Practical Nurse Diploma - COLUMBIA COLLEGE (2014 - 2016-04)

GRADUATION - LESTER B PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL (2010 - 2012)