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Sarbjit Kaur

Cheektowaga,NY

Summary

Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Elderwood Assisted Living
Buffalo, NY
11.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for all staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions
  • Responsible for Resident Care Services and the overall direction and supervision of all direct care carried out by resident care staff.
  • Evaluate resident on admission, obtain medical history, check physician orders, transfer and pre-admission information. Review resident’s medical and social history. Conduct re-admission assessments for residents in area hospitals when necessary.
  • Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Department for matters relating to the Department of Health.
  • Prepare and manage facility budget.
  • Conduct clinical workflow analysis and design.
  • Oversee operations of the Nursing department.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
  • Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
  • Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new nursing staff.

BSN RN Unit Manager

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
Buffalo, NY
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

LPN Team Lead

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
Buffalo, NY
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Little Spanish Garden Child Care
Buffalo, NY
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management & Finance

Gulzar Group of Institutes & Technology
03.2017

Bachelor of Science in NURSING -

Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences
09.2014

Skills

  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Budget Control
  • Issue Resolution
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient care management
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Wellness Services
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Employee Coaching
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Leadership and Guidance

Certification

  • New York State Licensed Registered Nurse - 2023
  • New York State Licensed Practical Nurse -2020

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Elderwood Assisted Living
11.2023 - Current

BSN RN Unit Manager

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
02.2020 - 10.2023

LPN Team Lead

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
02.2020 - 10.2023

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Little Spanish Garden Child Care
07.2018 - 08.2019

MBA - Human Resources Management & Finance

Gulzar Group of Institutes & Technology

Bachelor of Science in NURSING -

Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences

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