Balpreet Kaur
Live Oak,CA
Summary
I am a licensed nurse with 4 years of experience in different health care facilities, skilled in direct patient and compassionate care. Expert in many different nursing skills, leading staff in the clinical area, educating staff and enhancing patient safety. Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement, aiming for excellence in healthcare outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
River Valley Care Center
Live Oak
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Created reports summarizing data on HAIs, antimicrobial usage, and other related topics, antibiotic stewardship.
- Conducted audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with hospital policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
- Participated in committees responsible for monitoring trends in HAI rates across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
Charge Nurse
River Valley Care Center
Live Oak, CA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
LVN
Clipboard Health
Yuba City
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
LVN
Wellpath
Oroville
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
LVN
Oroville Hospital
Oroville
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Float to different departments, such as dermatology, pediatrics, OB, midwives, women's health, primary care, and urgent care.
- Schedule appointments, room patients, take vitals, perform labs such as urine dips, urine analysis, strep rapid tests, flu rapid tests, administration of vaccines (IM and Sub Q), and administration of medication (PO, Sub Q, IM, SL, PR, and topical).
- Assist with procedures for dermatology, women's health, and OB, and set up for procedures. Transcribe doctors' orders and communicate with providers. Maintain a clean environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA06-2026
Vocational - Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA01-2021
Skills
- Licensed by CA nursing board #717817 exp-7/31/2026
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- BLS Certification#235417405994 exp-06/2025
- Compassionate, empathetic, and goal-oriented care
- Medication and non-medication IV administration
- Outpatient care
- Pediatric care
- Patient care
- Wound management
- Treatment Planning
- Palliative and Rehabilitation care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Family and patient education
- Immunization administration and programs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
- Managing data—medical records, charting, documentation, infection outbreaks, and policies
- Electronic health records management
- Care planning and implementation
- Department management
- Collaboration
- Leading meetings
- Staff supervision and development
- Clinical supervision and development
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Award
- Department head and part of IDT as Infection Preventionist
Languages
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
River Valley Care Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Charge Nurse
River Valley Care Center
09.2022 - 10.2023
LVN
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - 09.2022
LVN
Wellpath
06.2021 - 08.2022
LVN
Oroville Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Vocational - Nursing
Unitek College
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