Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
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Gurchait Kaur

Harrisdale,WA

Summary

Aged Care Registered Nurse with extensive 10+ years of aged care experience, 5+ years at Hale Hostel-Amana living, specializing in comprehensive culturally safe nursing care. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction through effective satisfaction surveys and critical thinking. Proficient in medication administration, wound care, palliative care, mental health first-aid and committed to providing high-quality, culturally-sensitive care in diverse environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Hale Hostel (Amana Living)
Coolbellup, WA
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge. Collect patient history from patient, their loved one s and their medical records etc and formulate their care plan as per their care needs.
  • Managed patient care by directing and dedicating duties to enrolled nurses and care staff and supervised them to ensure best quality care.
  • Collaborate with Facility manager, ACFI Nurse, Physiotherapist, occupational therapist, enrolled nurses and designated care staff in conducting care plan consultation with families.
  • Collaborate and assist GP for reviewing unwell residents, order medications, organize blood sampling with pathology and inform residents and families of any medication changes.
  • Implemented oral medications, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, wound management and catheter insertion.
  • Administer PRN & S4, S8 medications as requested and charted
    and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Registered Nurse

Daisy Care
Perth, WA
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to appropriate staff.
  • Assisted in emergency response situations with quick decision-making skills.
  • Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Regis
Port Coogee, WA
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Allocate Med-comp AINs & Non-med comp AIN on resident
    priority basis using skill-mix technique.
  • BGL checks & Insulin administration rounds.
  • Follow-up with pending appointments, pain charts, bowel
    management and wound care.
  • Collaborate with clinical manager and other RNs in conduct
    care plan consultation with families.
  • Consult resident & their families and conduct wellness
    check.
  • Administer PRN & S8 medications as requested and charted
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease, palliative care.

Aged Care Registered Nurse

The Bayview (Oceania health care)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
05.2016 - 10.2019
  • Observe, assess new admissions, plan and develop PCCP,
    coordinate with their families and allied health staff and
    conduct Multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Allocate and supervise staff appropriately, remind them
    about specific areas, responsibilities and documentation.
  • Manage residents who display challenging behaviors.
    Conduct medication round, blood sampling and wound
    management round.
  • Resolve residents and staff conflicts, address to families concerns and keep Business and clinical manager fully informed of issues/resolution.

Casual Registered Nurse

Medcall Health Personnel (Agency)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
02.2016 - 10.2019
  • Receive orientation for facility of work, gather relevant
    information to run the shift, identify specific areas or high need
    residents.
  • Familiarize with policies and emergency procedures.
    physical checks of residents, attend to specific needs such
    as peg feeds, BGL checks, controlled drugs administration
    etc.
  • Follow up with pending paper work if requested. read
    treatment Board/wound management folder and conduct
    rounds.
  • Supervise and assist with delivering cares to palliative &
    dying residents.
  • Replace staff who call in sick.

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Ballarat Care Home (BUPA)
Rangiora, Canterbury (New Zealand)
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Admit residents and conduct assessments and complete
    InterRai & LTCP.
  • Allocation & delegation of staff on priority basis.
  • Supervise and assist staff deliveries cares to end-stage and
    palliative care residents.
  • Collaborate with GP/ Hospice team/ mental health team in
    managing residents specifc needs.
  • Ensure InterRai and care plans are reviewed and up-to date.

Health Care Assistant

Te Puke Country Lodge (BUPA)
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
04.2012 - 07.2014
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Taj hospital
Mattewal (Amritsar), Punjab (India)
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assisted on bedside procedures such as Naso- gastric tube
    insertion and feeding, bowel and bladder irrigation.
  • Parenteral administration of medications (Intradermal
    injections, intramuscular injections & intravenous injections.
  • Initiating and maintaining IV lines & infusion pumps and
    administration of IV fluids.
  • Blood collection & blood transfusion.
  • Suctioning of both oropharyngeal and endotracheal
    secretions.
  • Provide health education and follow up care to the patients.

Cardiac Recovery Nurse

Hero DMC Heart Institute
Ludhiana , Punjab (India)
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Receive patients from operation-theatre on life-supporting
    device such as ventilator and emergency medications.
  • Provide one to one nursing care o patients undergone
    surgery in recovery room.
  • Prepare patients for surgery including pre-op
    assessments,ECG, vital signs monitoring, blood tests and
    physical preparation.
  • Assist surgeon and anesthetic in performing diagnostic and
    therapeutic procedures like insertion of central line,
    endotracheal intubation.
  • Assist and perform endotracheal extubation under the
    supervision of in charge nurse.
  • Post-op care for children in Children recovery area.

Education

Associate of Science - Short Award in Nursing in New Zealand

Waiariki Institute Of Technology
Rotorua (New Zealand)
04.2014

Associate of Science - Bachelor of Nursing For Registered Nurses

Waiariki Institute Of Technology
Rotorua (New Zealand)
07.2012

Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College Of Nursing, Government Medical College
Amritsar (India)
08.2009

Skills

  • Staff supervision and delegation
  • Precepting nursing and allied health students
  • Setting up referrals
  • Diabetic patient care
  • Comprehensive care plans
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Wound management
  • Infection control
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Patient satisfaction and process improvement
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient discharge
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Mental health first aid
  • Wound care
  • Mental health nursing
  • Patient monitoring
  • Diabetes management

Accomplishments

  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Charting - Developed and organized charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 5 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.

Affiliations

  • Nursing & Midwifery board of Australia
  • The Australian Nursing Federation
  • Nursing council of New Zealand
  • The Trained Nurses association of India
  • Punjab Nurses Registration Council

Certification

Advance First Aid Certificate

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

PEPA Aged Care Palliative training Certificate

Certificate in English (18 weeks full time, Studied at Advanced level in June 2019).

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

References

1. Amandeep Kaur

Registered nurse (Hale Hostel - Amanaliving)

Mobile No- 0451953954

Email: akaur9@amanaliving.com.au

2. Ajanathi Dharmabandu

Service Manager (Hale Hostel - Amanaliving)

Mobile No: 0448345197

Email: ADharmabandu@amanaliving.com.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Daisy Care
12.2023 - 12.2024

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Hale Hostel (Amana Living)
04.2020 - Current

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Regis
12.2019 - 04.2020

Aged Care Registered Nurse

The Bayview (Oceania health care)
05.2016 - 10.2019

Casual Registered Nurse

Medcall Health Personnel (Agency)
02.2016 - 10.2019

Aged Care Registered Nurse

Ballarat Care Home (BUPA)
07.2014 - 10.2015

Health Care Assistant

Te Puke Country Lodge (BUPA)
04.2012 - 07.2014

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Taj hospital
09.2010 - 06.2011

Cardiac Recovery Nurse

Hero DMC Heart Institute
09.2009 - 09.2010

Associate of Science - Short Award in Nursing in New Zealand

Waiariki Institute Of Technology

Associate of Science - Bachelor of Nursing For Registered Nurses

Waiariki Institute Of Technology

Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College Of Nursing, Government Medical College

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