Charanjit Nandra
Porter Ranch
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated medical professional with over 19+ years of hands-on expertise in healthcare. Committed to providing outstanding care and support to improve the quality of life for all patients. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues to foster a friendly and caring environment. Proven ability to consult with diverse family members, ensuring they and their loved ones receive the necessary attention and guidance during highly stressful situations. Dedicated and experienced Clinical Instructor with a proven track record of fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing students' clinical skills through hands-on training and assessments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCLA Health
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical unit
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
05.2013 - 03.2024
- Assessment (Observation, auscultation of rate, rhythm, BP, neurological assessment, cardiovascular assessment)
- Pre / Post operation care for Joint-Replacement/GI/GU/Spine and other surgical patients
- Educating patients and families for rendering care at home
- Pain Management
- Sketching nursing care plan according to pt's condition
- Maintaining IV lines, hydration status of the patient
- Maintaining nutritional status by feeding helpless patients, G-tube patients and NG-tube patients
- Intake output
- Evaluating care rendered
- Responsible for admission and discharge
- Computerized Documentation
- Communicating with different departments affecting patient care
- Interim Joint coordinator
- Registered Nurse in outpatient department
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse in Step-Down Neuro-surgery unit
Kaiser Permanente LA Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Assessment (Observation, auscultation of rate, rhythm, BP, Doppler, neurological assessment, cardiovascular assessment)
- Sketching nursing care plan according to pt's condition
- Maintaining IV lines, hydration status of the patient
- Maintaining nutritional status by feeding helpless patients, G-tube patients and NG-tube patients
- Intake output
- Evaluating care rendered
- Responsible for admission and discharge
- Educating patient and family for rendering care at home
- Computerized Documentation
- Taking care of patients with Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Telemetry, Stroke & Post-Op patients
- Communicating with different departments affecting patient care
Registered Nurse in Neurology department
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Assessment (Observation, auscultation of rate, rhythm, BP, Doppler, neurological assessment, cardiovascular assessment)
- Sketching nursing care plan according to pt's condition
- Maintaining IV lines, hydration status of the patient
- Maintaining nutritional status by feeding helpless patients, G-tube patients and NG-tube patients
- Intake output
- Evaluating care rendered
- Managing Wound vacs
- Responsible for admission and discharge
- Educating patient and family for rendering care at home
- Meditech Documentation
- Worked as Charge nurse
- Communicating with different departments affecting patient care
- Worked as a team member
Registered Nurse in medical surgical complex unit
D.B.HEALTHCARE AGENCY
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: (2YR CONTRACT)
- Assessment (Observation, Auscultation of rate, rhythm ,BP, Doppler ,heart sounds, pulse and circulation checks)
- Assessment of patient's condition and sketching out care plan accordingly
- Maintaining IV fluid status
- Oxygen administration, Suctioning, Oxygen monitoring
- Maintaining records
- Performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- Maintaining nutritional status by feeding helpless patients, G-tube patients and NG-tube patients
- Reporting any changes in patient’s condition appropriately
- Pain management
- Maintaining I V lines
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Managing Wound Vacs
- Worked as Charge nurse
- (2YR CONTRACT)
Agency Nurse
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Worked as agency RN in different health care settings
Clinical Instructor and Demonstrator in Emergency and Surgical Unit
G.T.B.S.CHARITABLE HOSPITAL
10.2003 - 09.2006
- Company Overview: LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, INDIA
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on nursing education trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, INDIA
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Room
HERO D.M.C.HEART INSTITUTE
07.2002 - 09.2003
- Company Overview: LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, INDIA
- Handled Cardiac emergency
- Doing assessment of Patients
- History taking
- Giving comprehensive nursing care to patient with Myocardial infarction, Left ventricular failure, Heart block
- Caring for patients with INTRA AORTIC BALLOON PUMPING device, tracheotomy, patients on ventilators, NG tubes, TPN, temporary pacemakers
- Proficient in use of defibrillator, internal and external pacers
- Interpretation of ECG's
- Monitoring of Cardiac arrhythmia
- Responsible for emergency management of patients
- Assisted in the treatment, recovery and discharge of patients
- Orientation of new staff to the unit
- Maintaining various records
- Administering blood and blood products
- LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, INDIA
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Walden University
06-2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Guru Nanak College Of Nursing
Dhahan Kaleran, Distt Nawanshahr06-2002
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan development
- Precepting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Stroke Certification
- Fire Card
- Registered Nurse, California, 07/31/22
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCLA Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical unit
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
05.2013 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse in Step-Down Neuro-surgery unit
Kaiser Permanente LA Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse in Neurology department
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
09.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse in medical surgical complex unit
D.B.HEALTHCARE AGENCY
04.2007 - 09.2009
Agency Nurse
04.2007 - 09.2007
Clinical Instructor and Demonstrator in Emergency and Surgical Unit
G.T.B.S.CHARITABLE HOSPITAL
10.2003 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse in Emergency Room
HERO D.M.C.HEART INSTITUTE
07.2002 - 09.2003
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Walden University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Guru Nanak College Of Nursing
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