Jasvinder Chahal
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU/Pre-op Registered Nurse
Advanced Endoscopy Center
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement and document skilled nursing care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
PACU Registered Nurse
Northwest Surgery Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Help patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluate patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Administer medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Evaluate assigned patients to effectively plan, implement and document skilled nursing care.
- Utilize effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Help patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Monitor patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Employ nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Psychiatric Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers. Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hoffman Hospice
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - School Nurse
Reef Sunset Unified School District
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked in Elementary and high school under Reef Sunset Unified School District.
- Assisted students with disabilities and special medical needs.
- Administered medications, insulin and provided first aid.
- Maintained school's health supplies and provided healthcare resources for students and school staff members.
- Ensured Student's immunization up to date, monitored them for indications of abuse, neglect, nd mental health or emotional issues.
- Worked to identify and prevented outbreaks of infections disease.
- Helped develop and implement health-related policies for school.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avenal State Prison
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Used Clinic's personal web to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aria Community Health Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status to supervisors.
Instructional Aide + Literacy Tutor
Reef Sunset Unified Shool District
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Elementary School Teacher
ICL Public School
04.1996 - 04.2001
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Offered before and after-school tutoring for students needing extra help.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sci.
CT07.2022
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID12.2021
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2014
Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Science
DKV College
Other - INDIA05.2001
Skills
- Patient Triaging
- Healthcare Platforms
- Samples Collection
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Needs Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Performance Monitoring
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Equipment Inspection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Team Coordination
- Administering Immunizations
- Personal Care Needs
- Intravenous Therapy
- EMR Systems
- Taking Vitals
- Managing Deadlines
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Setup
- Evaluations
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- BLS - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
June 2023 to June 2025
- ACLS - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
June 2023 to June 2025
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
PACU/Pre-op Registered Nurse
Advanced Endoscopy Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2023 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Northwest Surgery Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Psychiatric Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hoffman Hospice
12.2018 - 06.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - School Nurse
Reef Sunset Unified School District
01.2017 - 12.2018
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avenal State Prison
04.2015 - 12.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aria Community Health Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
Instructional Aide + Literacy Tutor
Reef Sunset Unified Shool District
07.2007 - 09.2010
Elementary School Teacher
ICL Public School
04.1996 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - BSN
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sci.
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Carrington College
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield
Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Science
DKV College
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