Arunpreet Kaur
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse with a proven track record at Orchard Hospital, adept in patient education and medication administration. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, enhancing patient safety, and fostering team development. Demonstrated a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in emergency care and patient counseling, committed to advancing health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Orchard Hospital
Gridley, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health And Rideout
Yuba City, CA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships among colleagues, promoting teamwork, and sharing best practices.
- Managed challenging situations effectively by remaining calm under pressure while resolving conflicts or addressing dissatisfied patients professionally.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with empathetic communication and thorough explanations of insurance benefits and coverage.
- Facilitated smooth billing processes by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering claim details into the system
Medication Technician / Caregiver
Oakmont of Folsom
Folsom
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Expedited the medication pass process without compromising accuracy through effective time management techniques.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Improved medication administration accuracy by meticulously following physician orders and verifying patient information.
- Supported patients'' adherence to treatment plans by providing clear instructions, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients experiencing side effects or difficulties with medications, offering empathy and guidance where appropriate.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
PIMS Hospital Jaladhar Punjab
India
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University
Faridkot Punjab India08.2018
Skills
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Specimen Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Skill Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Ethical Practice
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Patient Counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Team training and development
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Orchard Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Adventist Health And Rideout
04.2023 - 03.2024
Medication Technician / Caregiver
Oakmont of Folsom
05.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
PIMS Hospital Jaladhar Punjab
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University