Damanpreet K. Kanwal

Compassionate New York Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing and over six years of clinical experience in neurology, behavioral health, primary care, and outpatient settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, neurological care, Epic and NextGen EMR documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and care coordination. Dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in fast-paced hospital environments.

Neurology Medical Assistant (Certified) - Optum Medical Care - Poughkeepsie, New York

(2022-11)

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurological evaluations, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and medical history review.
• Assist neurologists with examinations, office procedures, and patient education.
• Prepare patients for neurological diagnostic testing including EEG, EMG, and imaging procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, laboratories, pharmacies, and imaging centers.
• Document patient care accurately using Epic and NextGen electronic medical record systems.
• Process prescription refills and prior authorizations according to provider protocols.
• Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Mental Health Therapy Aide - Rockland Psychiatric Center - Orangeburg, NY

(2022-09 - 2022-11)

• Assisted multidisciplinary teams in caring for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses.
• Monitored patient behavior and documented changes in condition.
• Supported medication administration and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintained a safe therapeutic environment through de-escalation techniques and patient-centered care.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.

Medical Assistant - Poughkeepsie Medical Group - Poughkeepsie, NY

(2021-10 - 2022-09)

• Collected vital signs and performed EKGs.
• Prepared patients for provider examinations and procedures.
• Scheduled appointments and coordinated specialty referrals.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical records.
• Delivered compassionate patient-centered care in a busy outpatient practice.

Clinical Instructor - Lala Lajpat Rai College of Nursing - Ghal Kalan, Moga, Punjab, India

(2011-09 - 2012-09)

• Educated undergraduate nursing students in medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing.
• Supervised clinical rotations and evaluated student performance.
• Promoted evidence-based nursing practice and professional development.

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing - Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (2012 - 2014)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Baba Banda Bahadur College of Nursing (2007 - 2011)