Harjot Kaur
McKinney,USA
Summary
- Able to successfully diagnose, treat and evaluate the illness in primary care.
- To become a trustful and skilled Nurse Practitioner and ensure patient safety.
- To sincerely help the community and educate and prevent the common diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
- To be a role model for Future NP students.
- To become an active member of the multidisciplinary team and a successful leader in future.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN – Med Surg Telemetry
Baylor Scott and White
04.2021 - Current
- Head-to-toe patient assessment every shift and communicating any immediate patient concerns to assigned multi-disciplinary departments
- Review the telemetry strips regularly throughout the shift to prevent further deterioration in the patient
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN – Med Surg Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for taking care of 8 ventilated patients per shift in a team allocation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Anne Maree Court Rest Home and Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Working closely with the facility manager for quality improvement, completing monthly internal audits
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients'' conditions that warranted intervention or escalation of care strategies.
- Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
- Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and patient care staff.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Aria Bay Retirement Village
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Certified and skilled interRAI assessor, undergo assessments in a long-term care facility
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients'' conditions that warranted intervention or escalation of care strategies.
- Identify acutely sick residents, perform head-to-toe assessments, and if need be send them to the hospital for further diagnosing and treatment
- Hold a nurse-led Wellness clinic for the residents minimizing their visits to family doctors
- Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
- Assisting the clinical manager with internal audits and Continuous Improvement plans
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Current POI link nurse with Hospice Auckland
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Barwon Health
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Geelong Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Served as a positive role model for junior nurses demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, professionalism, and ethical behavior at all times.
- Managed critical incidents effectively to ensure the safety of patients and staff members in high-stress situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering a compassionate and supportive nursing environment.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary rounds daily to discuss individualized care plans for high-acuity patients to improve overall outcomes.
- Streamlined unit operations for increased efficiency through effective resource allocation, scheduling, and workload management.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels, education, and support services.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Contributed to the improvement of hospital-wide quality metrics by participating actively in quality assurance initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Taupo Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Rotorua Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2012
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis, IN11-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Waiariki Polytechnic Institute
New Zealand01.2008
General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Fortis Heart Institute
India01.2006
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Health Promotion
- Cultural competence
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Physical assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Wound Care
- Family Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice Care
Affiliations
- Member of the Australian Nursing Federation
- New Zealand Nursing Council
- Indian Nurses Association
References
- Rajdeep Basran RN, Registered Nurse, Fresno, California, 503-470-9516
- Dr Sujatha Krishnan MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, Baylor Scott and White, 214-356-3353
Contact
(909) 552-2183, raijot704@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
RN – Med Surg Telemetry
Baylor Scott and White
04.2021 - Current
RN – Med Surg Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Nurse Leader
Anne Maree Court Rest Home and Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse Leader
Aria Bay Retirement Village
05.2017 - 11.2019
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Barwon Health
11.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Taupo Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Rotorua Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Waiariki Polytechnic Institute
General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Fortis Heart Institute
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