Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Central Care And Rehab Center
Fremont, CA
05.2015 - 01.2017
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising .
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Post Acute
Hayward, CA
11.2015 - 02.2018
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
LVN Supervisor
Masonic Homes Of California
Union City, CA
11.2017 - Current
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Metrixcare to keep team informed of changing conditions.
RN Supervisor
Masonic Homes Of California
Union City, CA
11.2022 - Current
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Beas Hospitial
Punjab, India
05.2004 - 08.2006
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nurs
Rajindra School of Nursing India
Punjab, India
High School Diploma -
Govt. Sen. Secondary School
Punjab, India
03.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rajindra School of Nursing India
Punjab, India
04.2003
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Clear Patient Communication
Nursing Staff Management
Hazard Elimination
Staff Scheduling
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Medical Recordkeeping
Chart Audits
Scheduling and Planning
Nurse Team Supervision
Medication Administration
Department Leadership
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Certification
Licensed RN - Nov, 2022 (Active)
Licensed LVN - June 2015
Certified BLS, American Association - Nov 2021 (Active)
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Masonic Homes Of California
11.2022 - Current
LVN Supervisor
Masonic Homes Of California
11.2017 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Post Acute
11.2015 - 02.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Central Care And Rehab Center
05.2015 - 01.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Beas Hospitial
05.2004 - 08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nurs
Rajindra School of Nursing India
High School Diploma -
Govt. Sen. Secondary School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rajindra School of Nursing India
Licensed RN - Nov, 2022 (Active)
Licensed LVN - June 2015
Certified BLS, American Association - Nov 2021 (Active)
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