KIRPAL SANDHU
HOUSTON
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
KINDRED
ER Technician
SAINT LUKES HOSPITAL
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently, minimizing discomfort to patients while obtaining necessary samples.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Office Administrative Assistant
RABAAB TRUCKING LLC
03.2018 - Current
- Created a welcoming office environment by maintaining clean, organized spaces for staff use.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
- Coordinated events and meetings, resulting in seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
- Managed hiring process from job posting to onboarding, ensuring top talent acquisition for key positions.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Assisted executive management with special projects as needed to support overall business objectives.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
PCA 2
LBJ Harris Health System
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care ICU patients in hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
PCA2
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
PCA
KINDRED HOSPITAL
05.2008 - 03.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
No Degree - NURSING
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI06-2000
High School Diploma -
ADLAI STEVENSOON HIGH SCHOOL
Sterling Heights, MI06-1998
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Care plan implementation
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Infection control standards
- Wound care
- Professional bedside manner
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Hospice and palliative care
- IV insertion
- Acute care
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 26 staff members.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 16 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care patients in ICU, SICU, IMU, and NICU environment.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Cooking
- Road Trips
- Outdoor Recreation
- Adventure Travel
- Enjoy participating in yoga for overall physical and mental well-being
- Hiking
- Gardening
Timeline
ER Technician
SAINT LUKES HOSPITAL
02.2024 - Current
PCA 2
LBJ Harris Health System
08.2020 - 02.2022
Office Administrative Assistant
RABAAB TRUCKING LLC
03.2018 - Current
PCA2
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2020
PCA
KINDRED HOSPITAL
05.2008 - 03.2013
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
PCA
KINDRED
No Degree - NURSING
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
ADLAI STEVENSOON HIGH SCHOOL
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