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GURPREET KAUR

Berwick,VIC

Summary

I am a passionate dedicated professional who would like to welcome the prospect of becoming part of the clinical team at a reputed Healthcare organization as an Enrolled nurse. With experience in Nursing, Pharmacy and Healthcare industry, I offer a high level of interpersonal, communication, people and self- management skills. Having worked more than 3 years as a part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, I am excited to continue my career as an Enrolled Nurse, in a position which will enable me to utilize and build on my theoretical and practical experience, whilst providing quality evidence based care and support for patients and their families. I will adhere to meeting my professional development portfolio and work within the organizations policies and Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Holding Bay Nurse

St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
01.2023 - Current

-Smooth and timely running of Operating theatres , by timely checking admission and pre-operative details of the patients

-Checking vital signs, completing pre-operative check lists, providing supportive and compassionate care to patients

-Liaising with wards, members of anaesthetic and surgical teams.


Urology Nurse

St Vincent Private Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2023

-Monitoring patient status Pre and Post operatively with diligent observations and monitoring hourly urine outputs.

-Caring for patients with IDC with or without irrigation, carrying out manual washouts, IDC insertions where needed, caring for SPC, wound care and drain care.

-Assisting patients with ADLs

-Assisting patients in strength building towards return to home environment ensuring readiness through health status monitoring and facilitation of treatment plans

-Patient education with care and use of Leg bags and Night bags and specific education regarding different procedures and precautions related to them.

-Documenting Urological assessments, Progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals

-Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.

-Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

-Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Neurology Nurse

St Vincents Private Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Deliver direct patient care to variety of acute neuro surgical ENT and oncology patients.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Vigilant in monitoring patients and identifying neurological decline.
  • Coordinate care and communicate with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviours to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Cared for 6 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 48 bed Neurological unit.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.


Dispensary/Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouise
05.2017 - 01.2021




-Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.

-Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary

delay or errors.

-Cash drawer management

-Store opening and closing

- Keeping stock organized and well stocked to meet expected demands

-Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Tafe Ultimo
Jackson, MS
07.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Homoeopathy

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Columbus, MS
10.2002

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Palliative care and Pain Management
  • Interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Certification


Current Police Check

Working with Children's Check

Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Holding Bay Nurse

St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
01.2023 - Current

Urology Nurse

St Vincent Private Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2023

Neurology Nurse

St Vincents Private Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021

Dispensary/Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouise
05.2017 - 01.2021

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Tafe Ultimo

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Homoeopathy

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences


Current Police Check

Working with Children's Check

Advanced Life Support

GURPREET KAUR