
Harleen Bajwa
Registered nurse
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About
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, long-term care, and community/home care settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong commitment to patient-centered care, safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Experience
Personal Support Worker at Extendicare Maple View (2022-01 – Present)
- Provide direct resident care in a long-term care setting, supporting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Assist with mobility, transfers (including mechanical lifts), positioning, and fall prevention
- Monitor, document, and report changes in resident physical, emotional, and cognitive status
- Assist with vital signs, intake/output monitoring, and skin integrity checks
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation (EMR/EHR)
- Follow individualized care plans while maintaining dignity, privacy, and safety
- Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols (PPE, hand hygiene, isolation precautions)
- Collaborate with RNs, RPNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
Nursing Clinical Placement (Evidence of Practice) at Extendicare Maple View (2026-03 – 2026-04)
- Delivered supervised direct patient care in a long-term care environment
- Assisted residents with ADLs and daily nursing care activities
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff
- Supported implementation of individualized care plans
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed infection control standards
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality care delivery
Registered Nurse at City Hospital (2020-11 – 2021-12)
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Administered medications via PO, IV, IM, and subcutaneous routes
- Managed IV therapy, fluid administration, and blood transfusions
- Provided wound care, catheter care, and post-operative nursing care
- Monitored vital signs, ECG, oxygen therapy, and patient deterioration signs
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge care
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and nursing records
Home Care Nurse at Home Care (2019-11 – 2020-03)
- Delivered individualized nursing care in home-based settings
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient response
- Provided wound care, NG tube feeding, and catheter care
- Supported chronic illness management and post-operative recovery
- Educated patients and caregivers on infection control and home safety
- Completed detailed assessments and progress documentation
Education
Diploma in Multidisciplinary Gerontology – Sault College (2023)
Diploma in Health Care Administration – Sault College (2022)
Bachelor of Nursing in Nursing – Silver Oaks College of Nursing
High School Diploma – Guru Harkrishan Public School