GURJIT LEHAL
Lathrop,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 3 years of RN experience and over 15 years in diverse healthcare roles, including rehabilitation and acute care. Expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, IV management, and care planning, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to implement safety measures in patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN
CENTRAL VALLEY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
, California
04.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans based on patient condition, needs, and rehabilitation goals.
- Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care while monitoring changes in physical and emotional condition.
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments while following physician orders and established safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, communicated significant findings to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, enhancing rehabilitation goals and improving patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and safety precautions, fostering informed decision-making and recovery.
- Advocate for patients and families while fostering a supportive and respectful recovery environment.
Registered Nurse / Nurse
PARK CENTRAL CARE AND REHAB CENTER
, California
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered prescribed medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections while monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Assessed residents' medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs and provided individualized nursing care.
- Monitored residents during routine rounds and promptly identified and reported changes in condition.
- Reviewed resident charts to ensure documentation accurately reflected current condition, treatment, and progress, enhancing care coordination.
- Verified physician orders for medications, treatments, and resident care levels and ensured appropriate documentation.
- Communicated with physicians, medical consultants, nursing staff, residents, and families to facilitate continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in clinical case review meetings, collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize resident care strategies.
- Monitored controlled-substance documentation and inventory according to facility procedures.
- Provided in-service education and training to staff on nursing-related topics.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
SUNRISE OF PALO ALTO
, California
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and insulin according to prescribed treatment plans.
- Administered medications, changed wound dressings, and provided prescribed treatments.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and blood glucose levels and communicated significant changes appropriately.
- Assessed patient conditions and identified nursing interventions to enhance patient support and care.
- Provided direct patient care while promoting safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and patient independence.
- Performed physical examinations, collected health histories, and educated patients and families regarding treatment plans.
- Coordinated health and wellness initiatives while providing direct bedside nursing care and collaborating with team members on patient records.
- Addressed patient and family questions and facilitated effective communication with healthcare team to improve overall care experience.
Medication Technician
SUNRISE OF FRESNO
, California
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Supported medication-related patient care and collaborated with nursing staff to ensure safe care environment.
- Executed emergency nursing procedures to respond promptly to changes in patients' physical conditions.
- Delivered compassionate patient support while adhering to established healthcare procedures and safety practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE
, California
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Provided direct patient care in surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare, and nursing-home settings.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while preserving dignity, comfort, privacy, and safety.
- Delivered personal care, ensuring comfort and hygiene through bathing, bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags.
- Maintained comprehensive patient documentation and communicated critical patient needs to nursing team to enhance care quality.
- Earned recognition for precise charting, effective teamwork, and fostering positive patient relationships through compassionate care.
- Adapted effectively to different patient populations, healthcare environments, and clinical needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
11-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
01-2022
High School Diploma -
IES Gerardo Molina
Spain01-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Triage
- Emergency Nursing
- Wound Care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Long-Term Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Physician Order Management
- Patient safety
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Family education
- Patient support
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
California Registered Nurse (RN), BSN, California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), IV Certification, BLS American Heart Association, ACLS American Heart Association
LANGUAGE
English Native, Punjabi, Hindi
Timeline
Registered Nurse, BSN
CENTRAL VALLEY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse / Nurse
PARK CENTRAL CARE AND REHAB CENTER
11.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
SUNRISE OF PALO ALTO
01.2017 - 01.2021
Medication Technician
SUNRISE OF FRESNO
04.2013 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE
05.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
High School Diploma -
IES Gerardo Molina