Pratiksha Gandhi
Lower Hutt Central,New Zealand
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant skilled in delivering quality patient care through daily living assistance and medical support. Proven strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment. Notable achievements include enhancing patient morale through effective teamwork and optimizing office procedures for improved efficiency. Committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that promotes overall wellness.
General Practitioner offering strong background in diagnosis, treatment and medical care. Expertise in effective treatment of diverse conditions by thoroughly evaluating patients, reviewing medical histories and interpreting test results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Practitioner
Vedant Clinic
Amalsad, India
10.2010 - Current
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory tests and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Assessed patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physicals.
- Interpreted test results to diagnose illness or injury while considering the patient's age, gender, family history and environment.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary or requested by the patient and family member.
- Scheduled regular checkups with patients to monitor progress of existing treatments or conditions.
- Advised families on healthcare decisions regarding newborns or elderly relatives.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients across multiple settings.
- Prescribed appropriate medications according to established protocols while monitoring potential side effects.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new developments in medicine.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Coordinated home visits when needed due to mobility issues or lack of transportation.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by combining findings from examinations and test results.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses.
Health Care Assistant
Jai-Kishan Hospital
Gandevi, India
06.2005 - 04.2010
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Health Care Aide
KDN Gohil Hospital
Navsari, India
02.2005 - 06.2005
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Assessed equipment needs for each patient prior to admission into facility.
- Ensured proper documentation of all patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
B.A.M.S. - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
Akhandanand Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India04.2003
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Diagnosis
- Prescription management
- Treatment administration
- Hospital admission management
- Preventative care
- Patient communication
- Medical recordkeeping
- Referral coordination
- Patient interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Medical aid
- Prescription writing
- Physical examination
- Vaccination administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Blood pressure measurement
- CPR/AED
- Supporting personal needs
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/04/80
Leisureactivities
- Reading
- Music
- Walking
- Taking active part in cultural events
Languages
English
Limited
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Practitioner
Vedant Clinic
10.2010 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Jai-Kishan Hospital
06.2005 - 04.2010
Health Care Aide
KDN Gohil Hospital
02.2005 - 06.2005
B.A.M.S. - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
Akhandanand Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya
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