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Sukhjiwan Kaur

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HumanGood
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Certified Nursing Assistant

HumanGood
05.2015 - 04.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Registered Nurse

Ghatti Nursing Home
05.1999 - 11.2006
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Guru Angad Dev Charitable Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2000
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Preferred College of Nursing
Bakersfield, CA
11.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Punjab Medical Institution of Nursing
Jalandhar, India
09.1997

High School Diploma -

Government Senior Secondary School
Hathur, India
03.1994

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Wound Care
  • Procedure preparations
  • Removing sutures
  • Geriatric Nursing

Certification

BLS - Basic Life Support

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HumanGood
04.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

HumanGood
05.2015 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

Ghatti Nursing Home
05.1999 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Guru Angad Dev Charitable Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2000

No Degree - Nursing

Preferred College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Punjab Medical Institution of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Government Senior Secondary School

BLS - Basic Life Support

Sukhjiwan Kaur