LOVEDEEP S. BRAR
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hoffmann Hospice, excelling in direct patient care and compassionate support. Proven ability in care plan development and accurate documentation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient education and pain management strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hoffmann Hospice
Bakersfield
04.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
- Provided compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations for confidentiality purposes.
- Administered medications according to physician orders while adhering to policy guidelines.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services needed by the patient and family.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and other pertinent data points.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Counseled family members on coping strategies related to grief associated with death and dying process.
- Coordinated hospice services including volunteer programs, bereavement counseling, spiritual care services.
- Attended continuing education courses and workshops as required by state regulations.
- Conducted home visits for health assessment, education and monitoring of patient progress.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients at end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families about end-of-life issues such as pain management, symptom control and advance directives.
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation( Traveler RN)
Golden Bridge Staffing
Bakersfield
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated competency in the use of electronic medical records systems.
- Facilitated effective discharge planning process for patients transitioning from acute to home setting.
- Implemented infection control measures per hospital policies and procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new environments and facilities when traveling between assignments.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments to identify health concerns or changes in condition.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions and modified plans of care as needed.
- Instructed patients and family members regarding self-care techniques and medication management strategies.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Rosewood Health Center
Bakersfield
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families throughout the recovery process.
- Developed strong communication skills while working with patients and their families to ensure quality of care.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals utilizing established outcome measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Assessed pain levels using appropriate scales and implemented strategies for reducing discomfort.
- Provided direct patient care including administering medications, wound dressings, catheterizations and other treatments as needed.
- Educated patients on self-care activities such as exercise regimens, nutrition habits and medication management techniques.
- Facilitated discharge planning process by coordinating services with community resources for continued rehabilitation needs postdischarge.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, cognitive, psychosocial and functional abilities of patients.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
Bakersfield
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote evidence-based practice standards within the organization.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
Registered Nurse
Inscol Hospital
Chandigarh
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating medical conditions in Intensive Care Unit.
- Dealt with emergencies.
- Lead and mentored newly licensed nurse in developing and achieving professional expertise.
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Administered medications and Intravenous fluids.
Registered Nurse
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit
Bristol
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted individuals with disability to attain and maintain their maximum function.
- Provided direct care to patient including medication, recording vital and various physical examinations.
- Coordinated in nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to achieve overall goals.
- Collaborated with other nursing staff in maintaining a calm and caring environment for patients.
- Handled difficult situations including medical emergencies and conditions involving patients and their families.
- Assisted patients with their general care like groom and bathe.
Registered Nurse
NINS and Inscol Hospital
Chandigarh
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided pre and post care to patients undergoing surgeries.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with other nursing personal in order to achieve overall nursing care goals.
- Dealt with emergency conditions, supervised patients during admission and directed the transferring of patients from one hospital unit to another.
- Coordinated with physician to follow order and report changes in condition.
- Observed, assessed and documented vital signs.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University west of England
Bristol03.2011
Diploma In General Nursing And Midwifery -
Dr Shyam Lal Thapar school of Nursing
India06.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Supervision
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Family Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Setting Up Referrals
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
- Basic life support and Automated External Defibrillator (BLS)
- Positive Behavior Management
- Respiratory Critical Care
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation( Traveler RN)
Golden Bridge Staffing
02.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Hoffmann Hospice
04.2016 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Rosewood Health Center
02.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
09.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Inscol Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehab Unit
07.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
NINS and Inscol Hospital
03.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University west of England
Diploma In General Nursing And Midwifery -
Dr Shyam Lal Thapar school of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University