KANWALJIT GILL
Fresno,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership, supervision skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Coalinga
08.2024 - Current
- Supervising and supporting other nurses and unit staff.
- Creating staffing and schedules, and assigning nurses to patients and tasks.
- Training new hires or implementing new programs with existing staff.
- Overseeing safety compliance and ensuring that organizational regulations are met.
- Educating the patient.
- Meeting with administrators to discuss staff member and patient care success and failures.
- Handling admissions and discharges.
- Monitoring supplies and ordering new ones as needed.
- Monitoring medications.
- Evaluating nursing performance.
- Monitoring patients' conditions and intervening when necessary.
- Updating and improving patient care plans.
- Coordination with the nurse manager and other staff members.
- Checking the environment of unit or patients' room for safety hazards.
- Ensuring medical equipment is working properly.
- Educated staff nurses on best practices related to medical-surgical nursing care.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care according to established guidelines.
Float Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/ Emergency Department
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Coalinga, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care when needed according to established hospice guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures to relieve pain or anxiety levels experienced by patients during treatment sessions.
- Conducted initial assessments of newly admitted patients and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
- Recommended medication, physical therapy, or related therapeutic procedures to manage diagnosed conditions.
- Developed patient health care plans for physician evaluation.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Evaluated responses to interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Dycora Transitional - Manchester nursing home
Fresno, CA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care services.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for residents.
- Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided education to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Nursing Lecturer
APS College of nursing, Malsian, Punjab, india
, PUNJAB
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Evaluated student portfolios to assess professional development needs across multiple areas of study.
- Advised administrative staff on changes needed within our department's budget allocations in order to meet accreditation requirements.
- Mentored new lecturers on best practices for teaching courses within the nursing curriculum.
- Conducted seminars and workshops on current trends in nursing practice.
- Created lectures, lesson plans, course materials, and assessments to ensure that students understand key concepts of nursing theory.
- Prepared reports summarizing data collected during class observations or surveys conducted among faculty members or administrators.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Clinical Instructor
Rama Nursing College, Delhi, India
, Delhi
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Organized student activities to promote learning and professional development.
- Assessed student progress through exams, quizzes, assignments and other evaluation methods.
- Monitored patient safety during clinical rotations by observing student's interactions with patients and staff.
- Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Delivered clinical support and instruction for students during rotations.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Education
Master of Science - MASTER IN NURSING (CHILD HEALTH NURSING)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
India10-2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. Shyam Lal Thaper- Moga, Punjab
India10-2014
Associate of Science - General Nursing Midwifery
Francess Newton Hospital - Ferozepur, Punjab
India07-2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Diabetes management
- Basic Life Support
- Seizure Management
- Emergency Care
- Disease Prevention
- Needs Assessment
- Case Management
- Infection Control
- Vitals monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Trauma recovery
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Patient Care Oversight
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Team building
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion
- Patient Examination
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision-Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Test Interpretations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Medication and IV administration
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Safety Protocols
- Anesthetics Administration
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Unit Oversight
- Treatment Plan Modification
- ICD-10
- IV drug therapy management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Medical Supply Management
- Self Motivation
- Unit Administration
- Routine Examinations
- Continuous Improvement
- Delegation and Motivation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- critical Drip titration
- Medication administration, IV,IM,SQ,
Accomplishments
LICENSE NO. RN 95231033
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2024 - Current
Float Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/ Emergency Department
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Dycora Transitional - Manchester nursing home
01.2021 - 10.2022
Nursing Lecturer
APS College of nursing, Malsian, Punjab, india
12.2017 - 03.2019
Clinical Instructor
Rama Nursing College, Delhi, India
10.2014 - 11.2015
Master of Science - MASTER IN NURSING (CHILD HEALTH NURSING)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. Shyam Lal Thaper- Moga, Punjab
Associate of Science - General Nursing Midwifery
Francess Newton Hospital - Ferozepur, Punjab
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