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Harjinder Kaur

Caboolture South

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered nurse with extensive experience in supervising nursing staff and managing patient care. Successfully led teams to improve patient outcomes through efficient resource allocation and adherence to best practices. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments.

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.

Experienced with creating and delivering comprehensive training programs tailored to diverse audiences. Utilizes engaging instructional methods to facilitate effective learning and skills development. Track record of enhancing team performance through interactive and collaborative training sessions.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainer and Assesor

Educare College
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conduct engaging and inspirational face to face training sessions in accordance with the RTO's standards and guidelines
  • Provide support and guidance to students through innovative and exciting learning opportunities
  • Assess and support student competency and achievement through one on one and group training
  • Conduct student placement visits
  • Provide constructive feedback on learning resources and training products
  • Maintain accurate training records and documentation
  • Led cross-functional team to update training curricula, keeping pace with industry changes.
  • Engaged with subject matter experts to ensure training content accuracy and relevance.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.

Registered Nurse

Caboolture hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Observe and assess patients
  • Admissions and perform assessment such as gather subjective and objective data, family history, surgical history, medical history, medication history, psycho-social history
  • Effective comprehensive nursing care plans
  • Administer treatment and medications
  • Wound care mangement as per the plan
  • Administration of IV Abx and IV fluids
  • Providing specialised Nursing care
  • Monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient’s status
  • Keep accurate and complete documentation
  • Discharge planning and discharging patients
  • Provide educational, emotional, and psychological support to patients and families
  • Provide person centered care
  • Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all the times
  • Liaise with Multidisciplinary team
  • Adhere to infection control protocols
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and policies
  • Effective communication skills
  • Supervising ENs, Student RNs and junior RNs
  • Taking vital signs, neurological observations, pain assessment, and blood glucose level
  • Providing emotional support and education to patients and their families in accordance with accepted nursing practice
  • Pressure injury care and implementing prevention plan
  • Administering medications (IV, IM, Oral and S/C) with direct supervision of Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Monitoring patients’ progress, reporting all observed symptoms, and interacting with physicians about their condition
  • Performing a12 lead ECG
  • Monitoring critical care patients using respirators
  • Maintain a sterile field during a procedure
  • Performing head to toe assessment
  • Assisting as a scrub/scout nurse during a procedure
  • Urethral Catheterization and removal
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Providing care that is consistent with patients’ medical care plan
  • Completing a mental health assessment, including physical health and risk assessment
  • Proper patient documentation and comprehensive progress notes
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

RN supervisor or Director of Nursing

Mckenzie aged care
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Supervising ENs and RNs
  • Completing required clinical assessments and upload the documents on the resident files
  • Develop care plans and review quarterly or as required
  • Communicating with Families and liaise with medical team
  • Reporting directly to the CCM
  • Coordinating care and arranging any referrals
  • Providing specialised nursing care such as Catheter care, Stoma care Diabetes management as per care plan
  • Check frequency and appropriateness of documentation of PN entries- coach and mentor staff for improvements
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.

Registered Nurse

Canberra Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022


  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve client goals and positive health outcomes
  • Evaluating outcomes of care and initiating appropriate follow-up
  • To maintain a discharge plan for each patient from admission to discharge
  • To participate in the team leader role
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered nurse

Jindalee Aged care, Narrabundah
  • Prepare high-quality care plans and assessments
  • Maintain quality documentation
  • Complete residents care plan assessments on admission
  • Deliver, manage, and coordinate person-centred resident care
  • Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of resident care is documented
  • Ensure safe medication administration, best practice wound care and clinical support residents, in line with resident needs and legislative requirements
  • Actively engage in handovers with the Clinical Care Team to ensure continuity of care across shifts
  • Adhere to all relevant legislative requirements and quality guidelines
  • Deliver professional wound management

Agency Registered Nurse

Calvary John James
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • PEG and Catheter care, clinical assessments, assessing medications, disability, and chronic disease management
  • Bowel care and management
  • Diabetes and Insulin management
  • Subcutaneous injection
  • Antenatal care
  • Medication Administration according to the Chart
  • Providing support to perform ADL,s
  • Administration of IV fluids
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
  • Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices consistently to ensure quality care delivery and positive outcomes for patients.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • .Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights from directpatient interactions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.

VET Trainer and Assessor

IRT Kangara Waters
09.2012 - 11.2020
  • Provide detailed unit/module outlines, assessment guidelines and tools, for students and trainees
  • Deliver Face to face training/assessment in various environments or setting, including classrooms, workshops, workplace, industry, in the field, distance mode.
  • Development and administration of suitable assessment tasks appropriate to qualification/course requirements
  • Comply with organizational requirements for the completion of records, including attendance and results records, within specified timelines
  • Monitor and review program activity and standards to ensure funding guidelines are met and comprehensive records of participation and outcomes are kept
  • Maintain strong links with other staff, ensuring all activity is complementary and utilizes the existing knowledge, expertise, resources and industry
  • Undertaking ongoing, self-directed, professional development in both industry specialization and VET to ensure that training, skills and knowledge are continuously updated and reflect current industry standards and practices as per the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) and National Training Standards
  • Analyzed training data to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to more targeted training efforts.
  • Develop and communicate standard operating procedures
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University (ACU)
12-2020

Diploma in Leadership And Management - Leadership and Management

JCE Positive Outcomes, Spence
01.2020

Certificate 4 - Training and Assessment

YMCA Canberra City
01-2014

Certificate4 - Individual Support

IRT college, Wollongong
01.2016

Certificate3 - aged care

IRT college, Wollongong
01.2014

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Holmes Institute, Brisbane
01.2009

Skills

  • Dedicated and compassionate
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, allied health and other skate holders
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to prioritized tasks and perform tasks in timely manner
  • Diligence to duties and trustworthy
  • Caring and level-headed with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Excellent managerial and leadership qualities with proper ethical conduct
  • High degree of motivation, self-discipline, and professionalism
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Clinical expertise including wound care, catheter care, IVT, equipment demonstrations and medication management
  • Confident in patient and staff education
  • Continuous professional development
  • A well understanding of continuous improvement, OHS, infection control practice and risk management
  • Computer skills literate including I-care, people-point, and lee care
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Certification

  • Current AHPRA Registration
  • First Aid, CPR Certificate (Red Cross Australia)
  • Manual Handling
  • Working with Vulnerable People Check
  • National Police check.

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

RN supervisor or Director of Nursing

Mckenzie aged care
02.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Caboolture hospital
06.2022 - Current

Trainer and Assesor

Educare College
04.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Canberra Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022

Agency Registered Nurse

Calvary John James
06.2021 - 03.2022

VET Trainer and Assessor

IRT Kangara Waters
09.2012 - 11.2020

Registered nurse

Jindalee Aged care, Narrabundah

Certificate4 - Individual Support

IRT college, Wollongong

Certificate3 - aged care

IRT college, Wollongong

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Holmes Institute, Brisbane

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Diploma in Leadership And Management - Leadership and Management

JCE Positive Outcomes, Spence

Certificate 4 - Training and Assessment

YMCA Canberra City
Harjinder Kaur