GILLIAN KHAWAR
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
A motivated, passionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication and organizational skills looking to expand areas of expertise. Proven record of adaptability having worked around the world in a variety of healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Vaccinator
Palomar Health Vaccine Clinic
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in daily set up of drive through clinic during Covid pandemic
- Effectively administered Covid vaccine to individuals
- Educated the community about the vaccine and possible side effects
- Actively involved in dealing with adverse reactions in patients post vaccine
- Built positive relationships with all volunteer sectors at the clinic
Clinical Coordinator
San Diego Institute for Medical Research
03.2014 - 01.2018
- First employee in new start up research company
- Executed Phase 3 and 4 clinical research studies conducted by the Principle Investigator
- Participated in electronic data capture and query resolution with sponsors
- In charge of ensuring staff training current
- Interacted with trial sponsors, Clinical Research Organizations, Investigational Research Boards and government agencies
- Responsible for medication reconciliation
Charge Nurse
Tricity Medical Center
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Worked in Special Procedure Recovery Area (SPRA), a multi-faceted recovery area for Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Day Surgery cases
- IV Infusion therapy and blood transfusion administration
- Initiated an RN orientation checklist and procedure guidelines for staff new to the department
- Active role in staff training
- Conducted appraisals and performance reviews
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Implemented care of the critical care patients in ICCU with 3:1 ratio, including care of ventilated patients post cardiac cath/cardiac surgery patients
- Promoted to leadership role as relief coordinator, evaluating staffing requirements, floor assignments and bed management
- Preceptor to new staff nurses and newly graduated nurses
- Education of patients and families on health care needs and medical conditions
Registered Nurse
Stobhill Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2001
Education
Nursing Practice
Glasgow Caledonian University
Scotland, United Kingdom11.1999
Skills
- Communication skills- successful in building strong relationships with clients and staff
- Self-starter- highly motivated employee with capacity to learn quickly, take on new roles and research best practices
- Planning and organizing- track record of effectively executing and organizing policies and procedures, department records and assignments
- Problem solving ability- resourceful problem solver who enjoys development and implementation of new policies and procedures
- Team player-always prepared to go that extra mile to achieve results
Licensure and Certifcations
California Board of Registered Nursing, RN license no.688043 2006- present
BLS recertification January 2023
Timeline
Volunteer Vaccinator
Palomar Health Vaccine Clinic
02.2021 - 05.2021
Clinical Coordinator
San Diego Institute for Medical Research
03.2014 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse
Tricity Medical Center
08.2008 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Stobhill Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
St Vincents Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2001
Nursing Practice
Glasgow Caledonian University
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