Gurleen Takhar (RN BSN)
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed caseload of 40 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Maximized resource utilization by leveraging advanced skills in intravenous therapy management including central lines and PICC lines maintenance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by floating to various units (Dialysis, psychiatric, long term, sub-acute etc.) throughout the facility as needed, providing high-quality acute nursing care in diverse clinical settings.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids using {Point click care} to note times, types and amounts of medications for each patient.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, via peg tube, trach care, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
CNA
Complete Care Wood
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Registered Nurse
Kalyan Hospital Ludhiana
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Consistently met or exceeded performance expectations by maintaining a strong work ethic, staying focused on tasks, and displaying adaptability in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in training new Sheeter Operators, sharing expertise and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Utilized advanced regional anesthesia techniques to minimize opioid use and promote rapid recovery from surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery with proper positioning, draping, and skin preparation to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of surgeries by diligently recording all relevant information in patient records.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by maintaining inventory levels and ensuring timely replenishment of supplies.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous sterilization protocols for all surgical tools and equipment.
- Promoted optimal healing after surgery through careful wound dressing changes, suture removals, and proper follow-up care instructions for patients.
Registered Nurse
Puri Nursing Home
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared patients for diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds or fetal heart rate monitoring to evaluate maternal-fetal well-being accurately.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and support to expectant mothers during prenatal, labor, and postpartum stages.
- Educated patients on prenatal health issues, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care practices.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master - MSN Psychiatric
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Operation Theater
Desh Bhagat University
INDIA12-2023
General Nursing And Midwifery
GHG College of Nursing, Raikot
India02-2018
Skills
- Administering Medications
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Family, Patient education
- Tracheostomy, PEG tube care
- Long-term care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
- Mental health nursing
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.- New jersey( multi-state), California, New York
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
CNA
Complete Care Wood
02.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Kalyan Hospital Ludhiana
07.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Puri Nursing Home
06.2018 - 06.2019
Master - MSN Psychiatric
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Operation Theater
Desh Bhagat University
General Nursing And Midwifery
GHG College of Nursing, Raikot
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