Inderjit Bajwa, RN
SAN LEANDRO,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2014 - Current
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
HARMONY HEALTHCARE
02.2014 - 08.2014
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Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Medical Records
MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
04.2013 - 02.2014
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Director Medical Records
ATHERTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
07.2010 - 03.2013
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN) RN
01.2002
Licensed Vocational Nursing - LVN
Bachelor's degree - commerce
01.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Hospice and palliative care
- FLUENT IN ENGLISH, PUNJABI & HINDI
Accomplishments
- Nightingale Award at Kaiser Permanente
- Make it happen Award at Kaiser Permanente
- Service Award at Kaiser Permanente
- Daisy Award at Kaiser Permanente
- Several Manager and supervisor recognition letters and cards
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2014 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - HARMONY HEALTHCARE
02.2014 - 08.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Medical Records - MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
04.2013 - 02.2014
Director Medical Records - ATHERTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
07.2010 - 03.2013
Sunrise School of Nursing - Associate of Science, Nursing (ADN) RN
Oikos University - Licensed Vocational Nursing, LVN
GND University - Bachelor's degree, commerce
Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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