JESSICA GANDU-CHAUDHRI
Summary
Highly motivated Newly Qualified Nurse and University of Manchester graduate. Dual registered as a Registered Nurse in Ontario, Canada and the United Kingdom. Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective evidence based care, person centred care and empathy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6075
6075
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Personal Support Worker
Paramed Home Healthcare
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide direct personal support and care to patients to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to policies, procedure and work routines.
- Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Personal Support Worker
Circle Of Care
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Care Support Worker
National Health Service Professionals (NHSP)
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided compassionate and respectful support to individuals with various healthcare needs.
- Conducted regular health assessments to monitor vital signs and observe for any changes in health status.
- Reported any concerns or significant findings to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with transfers, mobility aids, and exercises to promote independence and prevent complications.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies and ensured a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals and their families, fostering a sense of trust and comfort.
- Actively listened to concerns and provided reassurance during challenging times.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of care provided, including progress notes and incident reports.
- Communicated effectively with the team to ensure the best customer service.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and social workers, to develop and implement care plans.
- Fostered an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment.
- Actively engaged in ongoing training and education to stay updated with best practices in healthcare.
Education
BNurs Adult Nursing (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Manchester
Course - Community Mental Health Nursing I
St Francis Xavier University
CanadaCourse - Community Mental Health Nursing II
St Francis Xavier University
CanadaCourse - Nursing Concepts in the Care of Women, Children and Families
St Francis Xavier University
CanadaSkills
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Patient care coordination
- Patient management
- Oxygen therapy
- Documenting vitals
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Direct patient care
- Dementia and alzheimer's knowledge
- Geriatric nursing
- Palliative care knowledge
- Oncology experience
- Prioritising patient needs
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Respiratory care aptitude
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK (2023)
- Registered Nurse, College of Nurses Ontario (CNO), Canada (2025)
- Geriatric Medicine (MCE), eIntegrity Healthcare certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR (Level C)
- December 2023 — December 2026
- Certified in first aid and CPR (Level C)
Custom
Peer Assisted Study Sessions Leader at University of Manchester, School of Health Sciences, Manchester September 2021 — July 2022 Co-ordinated, planned and delivered weekly sessions for first year nursing students. Successfully facilitated during sessions, ensuring that attendees understood their course material taught during their seminars and lectures. Planned activities and directed discussion.
Accomplishments
Peer Assisted Study Sessions Leader at University of Manchester, School of Health Sciences, Manchester September 2021 — July 2022 Co-ordinated, planned and delivered weekly sessions for
first year nursing students. Successfully facilitated during sessions, ensuring that attendees understood
their course material taught during their seminars and lectures. Planned activities and directed
discussion.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Paramed Home Healthcare
03.2024 - 01.2025
Personal Support Worker
Circle Of Care
12.2023 - 02.2024
Care Support Worker
National Health Service Professionals (NHSP)
09.2021 - 12.2022
BNurs Adult Nursing (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Manchester
Course - Community Mental Health Nursing I
St Francis Xavier University
Course - Community Mental Health Nursing II
St Francis Xavier University
Course - Nursing Concepts in the Care of Women, Children and Families
St Francis Xavier University
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<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD