Kulwinder Kaur
Campbell,CA
Summary
Dedicated and licensed nurse with over five years of diverse nursing experience, including significant roles as a charge nurse and supervisor. Demonstrates a strong foundation in clinical expertise, leadership, and team management. Currently serving as a case manager at a subacute facility, focused on career growth and professional development. Proficient in coordinating care, managing complex cases, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Well-prepared to embrace new challenges and expand skill sets. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, promoting positive outcomes, and contributing to the success of healthcare organizations while making a meaningful impact in the nursing field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Mountain View, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well being a self sufficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinate resources.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough assessments and providing appropriate resources and support for post-discharge care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to inform decision-making processes and optimize case management outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
Los Gatos, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols.
Charge Nurse
HCR Manor Care
Sunnyvale, CA
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Supervise nursing staff and CNA and hospitality aides.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team.
Education
Associate of Science -
Astute Nurses
Milpitas, CaliforniaHigh School Diploma - undefined
Inderkum Tiger
Sacramento, CaliforniaLVN - Nursing
Unitek College
SAN JOSE, California09-2020
GED -
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA01-2017
GED - undefined
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA05-2014
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Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, California01-2014
Skills
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
- Time management
- Medication administration
- Documentation review
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Acute care
- Supervising experience
- EMR Systems
- IV Therapy
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Wound Care
- Care plans
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Documentation and reporting
- Organization and multitasking
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Positive attitude
- Email and telephone etiquette
- Care coordination
- Client advocacy
- Community resources
- Case planning
- Critical thinking
- Documentation proficiency
- Community outreach
- Records management
- Data entry and analysis
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
- Referral coordination
- Resource management
- Case management tracking
- Patient support
- Case needs assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Home visits and inspections
- Patient assessment
- Annual case reviews
- Discharge planning
- Needs assessment
- Direct patient care
- Performance tracking
- Staff education and training
- Individualized counseling
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Wound Care Certified
- IV and Blood Draw Certified
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Panjabi
Punjabi
Timeline
Case Manager
Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse
HCR Manor Care
12.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Inderkum Tiger
LVN - Nursing
Unitek College
GED - undefined
Evergreen Valley College
undefined
Bay Area Medical Academy
Associate of Science -
Astute Nurses
GED -
De Anza College