Gurpreet Sidhu CA RN Lic # 95328753
UNION CITY,California
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Able to leverage critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations. Nurse with extensive experience on Medical-Surgical floor, Tele monitoring, in sample collection, IV insertion and IV antibiotics/fluids/blood product administration, Trach care, infection control, and wound treatments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse II RN
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
01.2024 - Current
- Staff Nurse II RN working on Med-Surg Tele unit.
- Monitor EKG and keep doctor informed of any changes.
- Managing and administering medications.
- Educating patients on cardiac health.
- Recording vital signs including oxygen level, BP, and breathing patterns.
- Collaborating with health care team members. Providing safe and effective patient care from admission to discharge.
RN, Medical-Surgical Tele Full-Time 36hours/week
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
San Leandro, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
LVN Floor Nurse Full-Time 36 Hours/week
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
San Leandro, CA
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LVN Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Baywood Court Health Center
Castro Valley, CA
05.2014 - 11.2021
- I was working as a Floor Nurse, Charge Nurse, Wound Nurse.
- I have previously been a MDS and DSD assistant.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LVN Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Castro Valley, CA
07.2008 - 05.2014
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LVN Part-Time 16 Hours/week
Masonic Homes
Union City, CA
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
CNA Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Gateway Care and Rehab Center
Hayward, CA
01.2004 - 06.2007
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL01.2023
LVN -
NCP College Of Nursing
Hayward, CA02.2008
Master Degree in Math -
Govt. College Ludhiana
Punjab, India07.1997
Bachelor of Science -
Govt. College Of Science
Jagraon,Punjab07.1995
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Clerical
- PPE use
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Team management
- Supervision
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Custom
- MDS Training
- DSD Assistant Training
- Wound Treatment Training
- Director of Nursing Academy Training (1 Year)
Languages
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse II RN
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Tele Full-Time 36hours/week
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
03.2023 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse Full-Time 36 Hours/week
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
12.2021 - 02.2023
LVN Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Baywood Court Health Center
05.2014 - 11.2021
LVN Part-Time 16 Hours/week
Masonic Homes
02.2012 - 02.2013
LVN Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 05.2014
CNA Full-Time 40 Hours/week
Gateway Care and Rehab Center
01.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
LVN -
NCP College Of Nursing
Master Degree in Math -
Govt. College Ludhiana
Bachelor of Science -
Govt. College Of Science
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