Gurwinder Aujla
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Arbor Rehabilitation Nursing Center
2023.06 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Cashier
AMPM Arco
2017.09 - Current
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
CNA
Capital Transitional Care
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Senior Staff Nurse
Sondh Hospital
2012.08 - 2016.05
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assigned patient care to nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, ENT, Neurology
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
1999.10 - 2012.08
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
Tagore Nagar, Civil Lines Ludhiana, Punjab, India09.1999
Skills
- Ventilator Management
- Pain Management Techniques
- Conference Coordination
- Intramuscular Injections
- Blood Transfusions
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Dressing Changes
- Staffing Requirements
- Nursing Assignments
- Care Prioritization
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- RN
- LVN
- CNA
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- FOOD Handler
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Arbor Rehabilitation Nursing Center
2023.06 - Current
CNA
Capital Transitional Care
2022.04 - 2022.10
Cashier
AMPM Arco
2017.09 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Sondh Hospital
2012.08 - 2016.05
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, ENT, Neurology
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
1999.10 - 2012.08
Associate of Science - Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
- RN
- LVN
- CNA
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- FOOD Handler
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