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RAJINDER KAUR

ROSLYN,PALMERSTON NORTH

Summary

Student nurse with extensive experience in various clinical environments, demonstrating strong clinical skills and confidence. Near completion of nursing education, ready to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care practices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Mid central DHB
Roslyn, PALMERSTON NORTH
04.2023 - Current
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Caregiver

Riverston care home (Bupa)
Roslyn, Palmerston North
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Education

Graduate Diploma Level 7 - Health And Wellbeing

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, NZ
07-2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid College of Nursing
Punjab, India
10-2018

Secondry Education - Medical

Punjab Public Senior Secondary School
Punjab, India
03-2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ucol
Palmerston North, NZ

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Infection control measures
  • Vital signs monitoring and assessment
  • Patient documentation and reporting
  • Mobility assistance
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Emotional support and empathy
  • Active listening skills
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Observation skills and attention to detail
  • Team collaboration and cooperation
  • Personal care assistance
  • Cardiac monitoring expertise
  • Medication administration proficiency
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Intake and discharge processes
  • Wound dressing techniques
  • Palliative care practices
  • Discharge planning coordination

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Dementia paper
  • Moving and handling
  • Hand hygiene

Languages

English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Mid central DHB
04.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Riverston care home (Bupa)
02.2022 - 03.2023

Graduate Diploma Level 7 - Health And Wellbeing

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid College of Nursing

Secondry Education - Medical

Punjab Public Senior Secondary School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ucol
RAJINDER KAUR