Manpreet Kaur
Bakersfield
Summary
Experienced nurse with a strong skill set, educational background, and dedication to delivering high-quality patient care. Embraces challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development. Seeks to seamlessly integrate into the work culture and contribute to the team\'s overall success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Minimized healthcare spending through judicious allocation of assets and detection of superfluous treatments.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
- Kept abreast of current developments in industry standards, best practices, and regulations specific to utilization review nursing.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Facilitated workgroup meetings with medical personnel to find effective solutions to issues.
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough utilization reviews and making recommendations for optimal treatment plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by providing expert advice on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based practices in utilization review nursing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring appropriate level of care.
- Supported organizational growth and development through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
- Reduced unnecessary medical costs, ensuring treatments met established medical guidelines and policies.
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Golden Bridge Nurse Staffing
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Chronic, Home Hemodialysis and Acute dialysis
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or other technical issues.
- Supported patient education efforts with comprehensive pre-and post-dialysis counseling sessions on topics such as medication management, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly acclimating to various clinical settings throughout the nation as a travel dialysis nurse.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and guidance on how to manage their loved one''s chronic kidney disease more effectively.
- Reduced risk of infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper equipment maintenance.
- Optimized treatment efficacy with regular review of laboratory results, adjusting care plans accordingly based on findings.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Davita Renal Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Sustained a high level of proficiency in all aspects of hemodialysis procedures through continuous education and training opportunities.
- Provided emergency care during critical situations by promptly identifying symptoms of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop quality improvement initiatives that enhanced both patient care standards and departmental efficiency levels over time.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit through effective coordination of resources, teamwork, and communication among staff members.
- Increased patient satisfaction by creating a comfortable environment during dialysis treatments through compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care by participating in daily rounds and communicating effectively with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored specifically towards each patient''s unique set of circumstances so they could receive optimal medical attention when needed most.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, anemia management in conjunction with the appropriate medical professionals to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Evaluated patients' needs for vascular access placement or maintenance; coordinated scheduling for necessary surgeries or interventions accordingly.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and consistently performing equipment checks.
- Educated patients on their treatment plan, medications, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately while continuously monitoring for adverse effects or reactions during dialysis treatments.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Fortis Multi-specialty Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Worked on achieving NABH and JCI Accreditation within ICU settings.
- Oversaw patient care for individuals with traumatic bone and joint conditions.
- Managed surgical procedures efficiently.
- Ensured quality patient care through accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when assessing patients'' needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating the outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult recoveries from orthopedic surgeries or injuries.
- Reduced complications with timely assessment and management of pain, wound healing, and mobility issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during their hospital stay.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room with various orthopedic procedures, ensuring safe and efficient surgical experiences for patients.
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing
Sardar Patel Medical Institute of Nursing And Hosp
Abohar, Punjab, India Skills
- Always ready to accept the challenges
- Sincere, devotion towards work
- Good communication skills
- Honesty, self confidence
- Hard working and positive attitude
- Ability to learn quickly
- Time management and problem solving skills
- InterQual criteria
- Documentation and reporting
- Utilization review
- Records analysis
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Patient care plans
- Physician consultations
- Prior authorization
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Discharge planning
- Utilization management
- Performing assessments
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Microsoft office
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Infection control
Certification
Degree of Nursing in 2010
Languages
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
License
RN/CA/ RN 952211417/ Active
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Golden Bridge Nurse Staffing
03.2023 - 12.2023
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Davita Renal Care
08.2020 - 02.2023
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Fortis Multi-specialty Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2014
General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing
Sardar Patel Medical Institute of Nursing And Hosp
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