Supinderjit Kaur
Union City,CA
Summary
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, IndiaHigh School Diploma -
Govt. Sen. Secondary School
Punjab, India03.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rajindra School of Nursing India
Punjab, India04.2003
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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