OBJECTIVE

Patient-focused and empathetic Registered Practical Nurse seeking a position for medical practice. Compassionate and hard-working nurse looking for a position in Health care by bringing experience, care and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients.

CAREER OVERVIEW

A highly skilled Nurse with recent experience in retirement home as a PSW, UCP and RPN in Canada; 2 years of clinical and practical experience in various hospitals in India and 1 year of teaching experience in a Nursing college in India. Accurate assertive and adaptable professional who can effectively multi-task in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines by balancing the needs of clients in both medical and personal capacities.

LICENSES

Registered Practical Nurse, Ontario, Canada: April 2020-Current

Registered Nurse, Illinois, USA: March 2019-Current

Registered Nurse, Gujarat, India: August 2014-Current

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification: February 2020-Current

WORK EXPERIENCE

PSW, UCP & RPN Holland gardens retirement home, Bradford, ON March 2020-Current

Evaluated patient needs, administered medications and performed nursing procedures as ordered

Collected data, reported abnormal findings to physicians, and documented findings accordingly via an electronic medical record

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and provided input on patient's plan of care

Involved in task forces to identify best nursing practices to improve daily nursing processes

Reviewed physician needs & transcribed physician notes

Assessed vital changes in patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results

Documented and recorded patient's health status and nursing care

Assisting with tests or procedures by consulting with RNs on care plans

Providing personal care, such as helping with bathing, toileting and changing dressings

Assisting physicians during rounds of resident’s rooms

Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff

Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff

Performing ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and mental health

Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to all residents

Educated residents regarding questions and nursing interventions.

Maintained a calm, caring environment throughout shifts

Registered Nurse at Sanjivani Hospital, Gujarat, India Oct 2017- Nov 2018

Sonography, Laparoscopy, and Infertility Hospital

oProvided professional nursing care to patients within n assigned unit

oRecorded patients vital signs, Dress wound, gives enemas, alcohol rub and massages, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles

oConducted normal deliveries assisting in caesarian deliveries, hysterectomy, laparoscopy & other Gynecological procedures

oAdministered specified medication, orally, intramuscular injection, intravenous injection, subcutaneous injection and notes time amount on patient’s charts

oCollected samples like urine, blood and sputum from patients for testing performs routine laboratory tests on sample

oDiagnosed and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods & techniques like case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life well-being

oIdentified & distinguished between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms, selects performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients

oParticipated with other health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program

Registered Nurse at Prernaa Hospital, Gujarat, India Sept 2016- Sept 2017

Laproscopy, Endoscopy and Surgical Hospital

oPerformed nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake

oProvided safety and health education to individuals and their families

oAdministered medication and observe and document therapeutic effects

oProvided competent and tentative care to pre and post-operative patients on Medical and Surgical unit

oPrioritized tasks such as morning care, documentation, wound care, and safe medication administration

oProficient in initiating IV therapy, IV pushes medication and venipuncture

oSkillfully provided care to patients receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition

oManaged patients with tracheostomy, colostomy, ileostomy, NG-tubes and G-tube to best practice guidelines

oAdministered blood products, following the protocol provided by the facility

oProvided care to post-operative patients with surgically repaired leg fractures, hip replacement surgeries

oAdministered intravenous, oral, and subcutaneous medications. Changed post-operative dressings as per physician's order

Clinical Instructor/Nursing Tutor, Gujarat, India Sept 2014- Aug 2015

Late Ratibhai Prabhudas Patel Nursing College

oCovered Subjects; Nursing Foundation, Medical surgical nursing, Pediatrics, Midwifery, Anatomy & Physiology, Sociology, Mental Health Nursing.

EDUCATION

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), India. June 2010-June 2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

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