Gagandeep Kaur
Registered Practical Nurse
About
Looking a job as a Registered Practical Nurse that indulges professional growth and providing rewarding career while allowing me to utilize my knowledge and skills.
Experience
Student Nurse (internship) - B.SC NURSING INTERN - Civil Hospital Bathinda - Bathinda, India
(2013-10 - 2013-12)
Worked in Neonatal ICU and other specialized units including Highly dependent unit, Medicine unit and Surgical unit.
- Assist experienced nurse in physical examination of neonate, learnt about (Apgar scoring, height and weight) etc.
- Assist in preparing and feed the neonate
- Assist in preparation of phototherapy and documentation
- Assist experienced nurse in Suctioning, tube feeding.
- Proper positioning and maintain hygiene in Intensive care unit.
- Physical assessment and help in Activities of daily life.
- Assist experience nurse in Medication and documentation to maintain Patient record.
- Proper positioning to prevent from bed sores
- Assist in wound dressing by sterile environment.
- Help in suctioning. Inserting NG Tube etc.
Student Nurse (internship) - Maternal and child care - Civil Hospital Patiala - Patiala, India
(2014-01-01 - 2014-01-31)
- Assist nurse in Physical examination
- Assist experienced nurse in providing Health education, medication.
- Health education about breastfeeding, burping to new mothers.
- Educate them about proper vaccination and its importance.
Community Health Nursing Student - Community Health Services - India
(2014-03-01 - 2014-03-31)
- Educate community about early detection of diseases, prevention.
- Importance of Immunization and vaccination
- Provide health education through charts and poster about management of diabetes, HIV, Hypertension etc.
Staff Nurse - Sethi Hospital - Bathinda, India
(2014-11 - 2015-12)
- Provides for and assists with client elimination needs according to their care plan.
- Provides routine personal care and bathing as scheduled.
- Give medicine according to prescription.
- Ensure and promotes the provision of patient focused care to meet the needs of patients.
- Provides comfort, rest, and sleep to residents in their physical environment, positioning and health treatment as per care plan.
- Documents records as indicated in policies and procedures in resident's chart.
- Promotes independence and individual preferences.
Nurse Learner (RPN) - Windsor Regional Hospital - Windsor, Canada
Completed 240 hours as Nurse learner (RPN) in Supervised Practical Experience Partnership Program.
- Performing Daily Assessment (Head to examination to provide best possible care).
- Medication Administration to patient.
- Performing wound care to prevent from further infection.
- Provide Proper Positioning to the patient to prevent from Pressure sore.
- Assisting patient in transferring from bed to chair by using mechanical lifting devices.
- Glucose Monitoring to estimate blood glucose level.
- Maintain input and output of the patient.
- Recording and reporting Documentation in the Epic (software).
- Maintain the safety strategy for BSR patient (Behavioral Safety Risk)
- Understanding the rights of patients and involve in decision making.
- Collaborating with the team for best possible care to the Patient.
- Assisting the patient in Activities of daily living.
- Providing Clear and simple Discharge instructions to patient (diet, medications or any physiotherapy etc.)
- Accurate and timely reporting to charge Nurse, Doctors and other health care team involve in patient care.
Unit Nurse - HOGARTH RIVERVIEW MANOR LONG TERM CARE - Canada
(2023-07 - 2026-01)
Worked through UND HEALTH CARE Agency providing comprehensive nursing care in long-term care and transitional care settings.
- Administer prescribed medications, including IV medications through elastomeric pumps.
- Ensure accurate medication documentation and monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.
- Handle insulin administration.
- Handle controlled narcotics drugs properly.
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments for clients, identifying their health needs and potential risks.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessments.
- Communicate patient updates to physicians using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when necessary.
- Provide care for elder patients with complex needs, including those with dementia, high fall risk.
- Perform Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)
- Manage enteral feeding for G and GJ-tube patients using Kangaroo and Infinity pumps, ensuring proper feeding and hydration.
- Perform colostomy care (routinely emptying and changing ostomy pouch)
- Administer wound care, including specialized techniques such as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
- Monitor and document wound healing progress, adjusting care as needed.
- Utilize Hoyer and ceiling lifts to assist with patient transfers and mobility challenges.
- Ensure safety during transfers while promoting patient independence wherever possible.
- Perform follow-up care for clients (Personal Support Services client) to monitor progress and address any changes in their condition.
- Collaborate with care coordinators and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care continuity.
- Manage patient admissions and discharges in the transitional care unit, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home care.
- Document and track patient information using EMAR software for accurate, real-time records.
- Work with Dementia clients
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing - Baba Farid University of Health and Sciences (2010 - 2014)
Diploma/Certificate - Health care administration - Canadore College (2017 - 2017)
Diploma/Certificate - Nursing Leadership Management - Seneca College (2018 - 2018)
