Registered Nurse at Maple Hurst Correction Center (2025-06 – Present)
- Administered medications up to 120 inmates, Dispensed and administered Methadone and suboxone as delegated by licensed physician.
- Conducted health assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to medical staff promptly.
- Performed urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered oral Antipsychotic medications, PRN and long-acting injection as per psychiatrist's order.
- Conducted Mentals status examination, documentation and communicate with mental health team and psychiatrist regarding patient's behavior and implement for stabilization Hold or suicide watch if patient is showing symptoms of SI/HI as per psychiatrist order.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in correctional health care.
Registered nurse LTC at Georgian Manor Home for the Aged (2023-04 – 2025-05)
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and communicated effectively with healthcare providers.
- Administered medication as per doctor's order and monitored for their effectivity and side effects.
- Provide Training and Mentorship to Personal Support Workers, and Registered Practical Nurses, focusing on excellent nursing care.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to assess residents' needs, crafting and updating personalized care plans for each individual.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring residents' health needs are effectively met.
- Accurately observing, recording, and reporting symptoms and responses.
- Handle sensitive situations such as residents' deaths with dignity, overseeing post-mortem care in line with county policies.
- Foster positive relationships with residents, their families, and visitors, as well as with colleagues across different departments.
- Efficiently use electronic systems (point click care) for documentation and care management, enhancing care coordination.
- Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long-Term Care Homes Act, ensuring a safe environment for both residents and staff.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with both the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Privacy Act.
Registered Mental health Nurse at Waypoint center for mental health care (2022-02 – 2025-05)
Registered Float Nurse across various specialized units: Dual Diagnosis, Acute Assessment, Rehabilitation, Concurrent Disorder, Geriatric Psychiatric. Tasked with comprehensive nursing assessments to devise treatment plans for the Adult Inpatient Unit in a 301-bed capacity hospital.
- Efficiently managed caseloads of up to 30 patients, handling a broad spectrum of diagnoses such as Bipolar Disorder, MDD, OCD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Autism, Substance Abuse, and various Geriatric Psychiatric cases (Dementia, Alzheimer's, parkinsonism)
- Administered schedule psychotropic medications and PRN's, per oral, suppositories, and intramuscularly, with monitoring for side effects and EPS.
- Proficient in electronic documentation with Meditech.
- Conducted mental status examinations, Suicide risk assessments, physical assessments, differential diagnoses, and transitional care for mental health clients.
- Maintained a safe work environment, adept at crisis intervention, and responding to Code White situations.
- Oversaw and facilitated admissions, transfer and discharge planning
- Participated in and provided CBT and DBT sessions.
- Led Clinical and Recovery plan discussions with interdisciplinary teams on monthly basis.
- Trained and mentored new RPNs/RNs in best practices, hospital policies, and care standards.
- Documented patient condition changes meticulously and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse (Transition Care) at Saint Elizabeth Health Care (2023-12 – 2024-04)
- Conducted home visit for at risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Conducted RAI assessments in community setting for the patient discharge from hospital to home, RH, LTC.
- Monitored and performed wellness check and document vital signs.
- Administered oral medications, and injections as per doctor's order and provide health education on effectivity of medications and their side effects.
- Performed Blood glucose assessment and administered long acting/short acting insulins as per physician's order and as per the sliding scale.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for sign of infections, click picture and submit to the wound care nurse and document the condition of the wound.
- Performed catheterization and removal of catheter.
- Performed ostomy care, skin assessment, ostomy bag change, ostomy dressing, and document about any changes occur at ostomy site.
- Administered medication through peripheral line, performed peripheral line dressing as per the physician's order.
- Initiated and administered pain medication through PCA pumps.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary team about patient's plan of care and recovery goal.
- Assisted clients in providing personal hygiene care, Mobility, ROM exercise and Coordinate with PSW for continuity of care when required.
- Collaborating with the patient,family, and health care team to facilitate planning for discharge.
Registered Nurse at Shree Krishna Hospital (2012-03 – 2020-02)
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records for accurate assessments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance with recovery plans.
- Led unit initiatives to improve infection control practices, resulting in enhanced patient safety standards.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
