Virpal Dhaliwal
Manteca ,CA
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse III and Nurse Supervisor Per Diem
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Modesto , California
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to enhance team skills and competencies.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, mitigating risks associated with patient safety violations.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for Number nurses and support personnel.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
- Supervised staff of Number registered nurses, Number licensed practical nurses and Number certified nursing assistants.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Manteca , California
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in examination and evaluation of patient candidates to arrange appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Acted in advisory capacity to support and advise patients and nursing staff to perform safe dialysis.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Trained nurses on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to assist unwell patients admitted for acute treatment.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
- Used collaborative practice model focusing on outcomes to enhance quality of patient care through effective and efficient management and monitoring of patient care programs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
St Jude Care Center
Manteca , California
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
MMCON
Mullana, india07.2010
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Consultation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Google Drive
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Nursing Assignments
- Learning Strategies
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Routine Examinations
- Needs Assessment
- Physical and psychological evaluations
- Customer service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Clinical management
- Patient assessments
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Quality improvement
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response
- Patient care assignments
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy nominations,Employee of the month and quarter.
Additional Information
Multiple Daisy Award nominations ,Employee of the month and Employee of the quarter .
Languages
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse III and Nurse Supervisor Per Diem
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
St Jude Care Center
08.2016 - 01.2021
MMCON