Shivdeep Kaur

• Experience in acute care facility, specializing in brain and spinal cord injury from short term to long term patients, ranging from A&Ox4 to comatose state.
• Experienced with ventilators, trachs, G-tubes, wound VACC, Nephrostomy, and jackson Pratt
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Experienced with administering I/V and TPN.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during operations
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Assesses, utilizing age specific data, the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner
• Demonstrates accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles
• Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation within organizational standards
• Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
• Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Assists other staff in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate
• Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes
• Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

1. Provides clinical and administrative support for providers within the care team model. This includes:

• Serving as a liaison between providers and their patients

• Communicating abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols

• Providing patient education in areas such as chronic disease, medications, pregnancy

• Completing medication reconciliation and new patient intakes.

• Working with other members of the care team to coordinate patient care, referrals, DME orders, care

management and hospital/ER follow-up

• Executing nursing care under direction of the provider such as: medication injections, wound care and

dressing changes, and assisting in procedures

• Navigating medication changes and prior authorizations due to insurance

requirements under standing orders and the guidance of the provider

• Obtaining pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing as required by insurance

2. Manages the clinical phone line. Assists pharmacies, responds to patient requests, conducts triage and

conveys messages to and from providers, clinics, specialists, and other care team members.

3. Directs the assessment of acutely ill patients who present to the clinic in person or via phone to ensure efficient

work flow.

4. Provides nursing care to patients who present through the Nurse Visit Schedule. This may include, among other

types of visits: Latent TB evaluation, INR level checks with Coumadin titration, BP checks, wound care, transfer

of scripts, patient education, medication administration, triage, pregnancy tests/counseling, and conveying test

results.

5. Collaborates with medical support staff and assists with prioritizing clinical tasks to ensure efficient work flow.

Assists with training and competency verification of medical support staff.

6. Participation in Care Management and Chronic Disease Management efforts in collaboration with the

Population Health Department, consultation with Complex Care Coordinators, specific patient education

and assessment efforts, other tasks as they arise.

7. Ensures all emergency equipment and clinic use medications are properly stocked, stored and logged (as

applicable) for the care of patients at their clinic site.

8. Participates in care team meetings, monthly nurse meetings, clinic-wide quarterly meetings and other

meetings as directed by the Chief Medical Officer.

9. Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record.

• Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients
• Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health
• Preparing patients for exams and treatment
• Administering medications and treatments, and then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions
• Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team
• Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them
• Assisting in medical procedures as needed.
• Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for lab work
• Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions.

• Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients
• Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health
• Preparing patients for exams and treatment
• Administering medications and treatments, and then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions
• Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team
• Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them
• Assisting in medical procedures as needed.
• Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for lab work
• Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions
• Supervising nursing assistants, and nursing students.
• Operating and monitoring medical equipment.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via ora and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.

• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
• Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
• Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
• Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
• Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.