Virpal Uppal FNP-C
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU
Dignity Health-Bakersfield, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in pain management, ensuring timely and effective relief for ICU patients with acute and chronic discomfort.
- Facilitated smooth transitions to post-ICU settings by coordinating with outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care.
- Optimized resource utilization by collaborating closely with fellow nurses about workload distribution.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for the ICU, contributing insights to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
RN
Rosewood Health Centre-Bakersfield, CA
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
RN
DYANAND MEDICAL CENTER-Ludhiana, Punjab
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Pain management
- Medication management
- Safety precautions
- Airway management
- Open cardiac arrest management
- Pleural chest tube removal management.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN Staff Nurse
Behgal Hospital-Mohali, Punjab
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Prepare and administer medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscularly, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal, and inhalation routes
- Perform a functional assessment and a physical examination
- Administered medication and documented recovery progress according progress according to agency policies and procedures
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Admissions and Discharge of patients
- Care plan.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Nurse
Vasal Hospital Pvt-Jalandhar, Punjab
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Prepare and administer medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscularly, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal, and inhalation routes
- Perform a functional assessment and a physical examination
- Administered medication and documented recovery progress according progress according to agency policies and procedures
- I/V Therapy
- Admissions and Discharge of patients
- Care plan.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
San Diego, CA04.2024
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2017
Padmavathi School of Nursing
09.2005
Govt. Sen. Sec. School
01.1999
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Healthcare ethics
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Problem-Solving
- Honest and Dependable
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Intervention Recommendations
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Electronic Charting
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Reliable and Responsible
- Vitals monitoring
- CPR/AED
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Patient Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Education
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Sanitation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- AMERICN ACADEMY NURSE PRACTIONER (AANP)
- RN License, 01/01/26
- BLS Certification, 01/01/26
- ACLS
Personal Information
Title: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU
Dignity Health-Bakersfield, CA
05.2018 - Current
RN
Rosewood Health Centre-Bakersfield, CA
11.2012 - 11.2018
RN
DYANAND MEDICAL CENTER-Ludhiana, Punjab
01.2009 - 12.2010
RN Staff Nurse
Behgal Hospital-Mohali, Punjab
01.2007 - 12.2008
Nurse
Vasal Hospital Pvt-Jalandhar, Punjab
12.2005 - 12.2006
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Padmavathi School of Nursing
Govt. Sen. Sec. School
- AMERICN ACADEMY NURSE PRACTIONER (AANP)
- RN License, 01/01/26
- BLS Certification, 01/01/26
- ACLS
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