Mandeep Kaur

2+ years of progressive clinical nursing experience in acute care settings, including General ICU, Neuro ICU, and Cardiac ICU, along with Medical-Surgical ward nursing. Holds an active Registered Nurse (RN) license, having successfully completed the NCLEX-RN, registered under the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Registration No. 26243538. Currently enrolled in a Critical Care Course (CCU), building on advanced skills in critical care nursing and complex patient management.

Well-versed in ECG interpretation, pharmacology, and management of emergencies in intensive care settings. Experienced in responding to call bells, conducting frequent two-hourly rounds, and providing two-hourly repositioning for bedbound patients. Skilled in-patient mobilization, shifting, positioning, turning, lifting, and ambulation.

Experienced in contributing to and following evolving nursing care plans under the direction and scope of a Registered Nurse. Knowledgeable in clinical documentation and maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with CNO standards. Well-versed in sterile techniques and procedures, as well as assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including care for unconscious patients (oral care/ET care/TT care/maintenance of central line, chest tubes and drains).

Familiar with risk assessments and appropriate interventions, including Fall Risk, Braden, and Pain Assessments. Skilled in accurately recording and reporting vital signs, recognizing cues of patient deterioration, and promptly communicating changes in patient status and concerns. Knowledgeable in Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, analysis, and interpretation in critical care settings.

BLS and ACLS Certified for Healthcare Providers. Proven skills in health assessment, medication administration, caring for patients with complex lines and tubing, bedside procedures, critical thinking, and patient education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and respond effectively to complex emotional situations.

Registered Nurse, General ICU / Neuro ICU / Cardiac ICU - Fortis Escorts Hospital - Amritsar, India

(2023-02 - 2024-08)

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across General, Neuro, and Cardiac ICU settings, including patients with multi-organ dysfunction, neuro-emergencies, and cardiac conditions.
• Provided medication via oral route, intravenous routes using intravenous catheter and central lines, IV route, transdermal patches.
• Assisted with various bedside procedures as chest tube insertion, intubation, arterial line insertion, central line insertion.
• Well versed with ventilator settings, Arterial blood gas sampling/analysis and reporting the critical lab values to PHCP.
• Performed continuous assessment and monitoring of vital signs, GCS, pupillary reaction, ICP, cardiac status, and respiratory status, promptly reporting signs of deterioration to the healthcare team.
• Managed care of various lines and tubing including (but not limited to) central lines, chest tubes, Foley's catheters, Ryle's tubes, surgical drains, and ET/TT tubes in accordance with hospital standards.
• Assisted with feeding, two-hourly repositioning, perineal care and comprehensive care of unconscious patients to prevent complications such as incontinence-associated dermatitis, pressure injuries, malnutrition and more.
• Conducted risk assessments including Fall Risk, Braden, and Pain Assessments using different tools and scales and implemented appropriate interventions.
• Contributed to the formulation and implementation of individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Responded promptly to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, performing CPR and following BLS/ACLS protocols as required.
• Accurately documented health assessments and nursing care, maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with regulatory standards.

Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Ward - Smt. Parvati Devi Hospital - Amritsar, India

(2022-04 - 2022-12)

• Provided holistic nursing care to a diverse patient population on a busy medical-surgical unit, including pre- and post-operative patients.
• Performed regular health assessments, vital sign monitoring, and wound/dressing care, identifying and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation, promoting patient safety and dignity.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, following the five rights of medication administration.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication regimens, and post-discharge care to support safe transitions home.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement individualized patient care.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, India (2021)

Transition to Practice (TTP) Program for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) - Conestoga College (2026)