Ravneet Brar
Adelaide,SA
Summary
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STRC Coordinator
Kanda
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Community Registered Nurse
Kanda (Formerly Known as Programmed Care)
09.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- SPC/IDC insertion and management
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbodities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Balir Athol Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conducted health assessments for patients and developed care plans in accordance to their needs.
- Assisted GP's with procedures such as IUD insertion and removal, Implanon insertion and removal, Skin lesion removal, Iron infusion
- Basic to complex wound care provided to patient
- Stitch removal
- IM and Subcutaneous Immunization administration (Including Childhood immunization, COVID-19 immunization, flu vaccination, B12 administration and many more)
- Telehealth with patients
- Performed ECG and Spirometry
- Completed instrument Sterilization in accordance with theprotocols
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Evolve Talent (Calvary Centrals District Hospital)
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion (female only) and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
Community Registered Nurse
Evolve Talent (Amplar Health)
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provide in-home care to patients
- Assistance with activities of daily living Administration of oral medications, Subcutaneous injections and Intra Muscular injections
- Administration and monitoring of Intravenous medications
- IV cannulation
- Management of acute as well as chronic wounds
- PEG site management and feeds
- PICC line management including administration of medications and removal of PICC lines in home settings
- Conducted initial health assessments and created care plans as per care needs for patients
Registered Nurse
Bodycare International
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with COVID-19
- Telehealth with patient to answer their concerns and manage their health needs
Personal Care Worker
LHI Retirement Services
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing
University of South Australia
12.2021
Skills
- IV cannulation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Administering medications
- Direct Patient Care
- Procedure preparations
- Infection control measures
- Medical evaluation
- NPWT
- SPC and IDC interaction and management
Referees
1. Sonya Congdon (Clinical Manager at Kanda)
E: sonya.congdon@kandacare.com.au
P: 1300727701
2. Samantha Turnbull (Senior Clinical Nurse at Kanda)
E: samantha.turnbull@kandacare.com.au
P: 1300727701
Certification
- Manual Handling
- First Aid and CPR
- Infection control measures
- PPE Certification
- Blood Safe Online Modules
- Hand Hygiene
- NDIS worker orientation certificate
- Abuse, Unexplained Absences & SIRS Certificate
- Elder Abuse, Missing person and compulsory reporting Certificate
- Dementia Understanding and Responding to BPSD Certificate
- Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunizations Certificate
Health Care Softwares Used
1. Zedmed
2. BestMed
3. LeeCare
4. Sunrise EMR & PAS
5. Best Practice
6. Swirl (Amplar Health)
7. Dynamics (My Home Hospital)
8. Saturn
Timeline
STRC Coordinator
Kanda
09.2024 - Current
Community Registered Nurse
Kanda (Formerly Known as Programmed Care)
09.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Evolve Talent (Calvary Centrals District Hospital)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Community Registered Nurse
Evolve Talent (Amplar Health)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Balir Athol Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Bodycare International
01.2022 - 04.2022
Personal Care Worker
LHI Retirement Services
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Nursing
University of South Australia
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