Mandeep Kaur

Stroke Unit

• The provision of rapid and effective assessment, investigation, treatment and care to all potential hyper-acute and acute stroke patients, as well as TIA patients in line with protocols and national guidelines
• Conducting neurological assessments (e.g., NIH Stroke Scale) to monitor changes in the patient’s condition.
• Conducted cardiac monitoring to detect and manage issues like atrial fibrillation on stroke patients.
• Responding to stroke emergencies, including recognizing signs of stroke progression or complications like brain swelling.
• Assessing swallowing ability to prevent aspiration pneumonia.
• Collaborating with doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians.
• Ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to rehabilitation centres or home care.
• Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility
• Monitoring IV fluids, enteral nutrition, and ensuring proper hydration of patients.
• Provided care post administering thrombolytic therapy (tPA) as per protocols.
• Optimized stroke patient care by coordinating timely diagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, CUSS, and TTE.

Geriatric Nursing

• Conducting delirium and dementia screenings using tools like the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM).
• Implementing strategies to manage agitation, aggression, wandering, and sundowning syndrome in dementia patients.
• Implementing monitoring systems, alarms, and secure environments to prevent patients from leaving facilities unsupervised.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in geriatric nursing.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Managed caseload of many patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Utilized many softwares such as Kyra, Trend Care, Auscare, HBCIS, and Viewer to document and obtain data related to patient care..

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.