Gurjit Kaur
Deer Park
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Long Island State Veterans Home, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous infection control measures. Skilled in EMR systems and patient monitoring, adept at improving treatment accuracy and patient safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Long Island State Veterans Home
02.2020 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Feeding pumps understanding
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Long Island State Veterans Home
02.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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