Simran Kaur
Roseville,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Suncrest Hospice
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely initiation of hospice services by effectively managing caseloads and promptly addressing urgent admissions requests.
- Maintained accurate documentation of admission assessments, individualized care plans, and ongoing updates in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate support to families in crisis situations, guiding them through complex decision-making regarding their loved ones'' end-of-life care options.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to expedite appropriate hospice referrals and admissions.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement when evaluating appropriateness for hospice services based on Medicare guidelines and individual patient needs.
- Optimized resource allocation by working closely with case managers to determine appropriate levels of care based on patients'' needs and clinical factors.
RN Supervisor
Auburn Oaks Care Center
01.2023 - Current
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management, catheter insertion, airway management, IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Assessed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
LVN Charge Nurse
Auburn Oaks Care Center
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive discharge plans, resulting in a smoother transition to home or facility-based care.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LVN Floor Nurse
Rock Creek Care Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on post acute and long-term floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05.2020
Diploma - LVN
Carrington College California - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodcreek High School
Roseville, CA05.2016
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Risk Management
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Suncrest Hospice
03.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor
Auburn Oaks Care Center
01.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Auburn Oaks Care Center
10.2020 - 12.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Rock Creek Care Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra College
Diploma - LVN
Carrington College California - Sacramento
High School Diploma -
Woodcreek High School
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