Sukhpreet Kaur

Staff Nurse

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital

Ludhiana , Punjab (INDIA)

2016.02 - 2017.03

Managed all elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Identified the learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
Provided high quality care to approximately [3] patients per day on 10-bed unit
Anticipated patients' needs and determined scopes treatment plans and the need for updates.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
Updated patient charts using hospital information system (HIS), including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed the quality and delivery of care.
Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Assessed the physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.