RAMINDER KAUR
Bedworth,UK
Summary
Healthcare professional specializing in elderly care and patient management, with a strong focus on infection control and medication administration. Expertise in individualized care planning, wound management, and dementia care, leading to improved patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and effective team collaboration to enhance patient care. Career objective includes advancing in nursing care management and refining patient risk assessment strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
Bupa St. Mark Care Home
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
08.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
Health care assistant
Thames Hospice
Maidenhead, Berks
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Supervised Practice Nurse
Oldbury Grange Nursing Home
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
11.2014 - 12.2020
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Senior carer
Bupa Care Home
Holyport, Maidenhead
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
Staff Nurse
Purewal Hospital
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
07.1999 - 11.2009
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Assist the Surgeon with all the orthopaedics procedures like hip replacement, plating, and fixing joints.
Education
Bsc. (Hons) - Nursing & Healthcare, Nursing
University of West London
London, UK 02.2010 - 02.2011
Diploma - GNM 3 Years, Nursing
Haryana Nursing Council
Chandigarh, IndiaGCSEs - undefined
Haryana School Education Board
Karnal, IndiaSkills
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Elderly care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Basic life support
- Patient observations
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care management
- Patient risk assessment
- Documentation development
- Nursing care
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Individualised care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Wound management
- Infection control standards
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Patient data management
- Communication facilitation
- Continuous professional development
- Compassionate care delivery
- Palliative care knowledge
- Prioritising patient needs
- Pain management specialist
- Dementia care
- Care planning
- Catheterisation
- Updating computer records
Languages
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Cooking, Gardening, Traveling
Timeline
Registered nurse
Bupa St. Mark Care Home
08.2024 - Current
Health care assistant
Thames Hospice
03.2021 - 09.2024
Supervised Practice Nurse
Oldbury Grange Nursing Home
11.2014 - 12.2020
Senior carer
Bupa Care Home
08.2011 - 06.2014
Bsc. (Hons) - Nursing & Healthcare, Nursing
University of West London
02.2010 - 02.2011
Staff Nurse
Purewal Hospital
07.1999 - 11.2009
Diploma - GNM 3 Years, Nursing
Haryana Nursing Council
GCSEs - undefined
Haryana School Education Board