Rupinder Cheema
Roseville,CA
Summary
Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Bristol Hospice
Sacramento, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and care coordination.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options and hospice services.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize comfort and quality of life.
Psychiatric Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness, and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with various mental health issues.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies such as stress management techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Facilitated family meetings to promote understanding of the patient's diagnosis and treatment plan.
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Center
Sacramento, CA
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist
Guru Nanak College of Nursing
Roseville, CA
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Stayed calm with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College of Nursing
India01.2011
Skills
Markets research
Resource Allocation
Patient Consultation
Patient and family advocacy
Sanitation
Insurance plan expert
Preventive health
Medication Administration
Home Care
Chronic Disease Management
PERSONAL SUMMARY
- Ability to work competently without constant instructions from others.
- Ability to quickly assess patient condition and determine appropriate escalations.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Timeline
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Bristol Hospice
01.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Center
01.2015 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist
Guru Nanak College of Nursing
03.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College of Nursing