Registered Nurse Surgery Center
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SURINDER BRAR, RN
Cell: 559-***-**** or Email: ad7r70@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse pursuing a career with my training, experience, and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients. Critical care experience of 20 years, along with patient focused/ leadership experience as a Registered Nurse since 1987.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
(CA) Registered Nurse License #418498
Certifications: CCRN, PCCN, ACLS, CPR, BLS, Fire Safety, Infection Control
High proficient clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, 12- lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, transfusions, codes
Bilingual: English and Punjabi
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficient skills with computer (Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Electronic medical charting)
Works well dependently and independently
Dependable, reliable and punctual
Nursing knowledge, quick critical-thinking and problem solving skills
Quick at recognizing life-threatening problems and help to solve them on the spot
Patient/ family education
EDUCATION
SGTB School of Nursing – Amritsar, Punjab, India 1976-1979
Bachelor of Arts - Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. 1979-1982
Masters in English Literature – Punjab University, Patiala, Punjab, India 1983-1985
Awards: Best Customer Service- Fresno Veteran’s Hospital -2019
Best Patient Care Award- Fresno Veteran’s Hospital -2018
Team Excellence- Pristine Surgery Center -2016
Nursing Community Excellence- Pristine Surgery Center -2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pristine Surgery Center, Fresno, CA 12/2019 – 03/2022 intermittently
(PACU Nurse)
Recovered patients post anesthesia and post conscious sedation.
Recovered GI patients post endoscopy and colonoscopy
Discharge and patient education
Compliant with infection control, safety, COVID-19 regulations
VA Hospital, Fresno, CA 01/2017- 09/2019
(Registered Nurse- Telephone Advice Nurse)
* Assesses the patient's problem utilizing established protocols and interaction with provider on-site or on-call; makes appropriate recommendations to include advice, appointments per protocol, or direction from physician; appropriately documents calls received with adherence to inter-regional documentation; acts as an extension of the health care team to meet member needs.
• Assists members in empathetic, efficient manner to determine best course of action to resolve issue.
* Demonstrates ability to make quick decisions, based on sound base of critical thinking skills/guidelines by protocols.
VA Hospital, Fresno, CA 02/2016- 01/2017
(Registered Nurse- Discharge Planner)
*Reviews daily member’s census to identify potential members for discharge.
*Initiates a discharge plan on each qualified inpatient member within twenty-four hours of admission.
*Responsible for discussing the plan with member, family and physician.
*Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Worked to be adhere to the department/hospital policies related to the care.
VA Hospital, Fresno, CA 1999- 2016
(Registered Nurse- ICU/ Telemetry Staff Nurse)
*Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department
*Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures
*Responds to hospital Code Blue/ and Rapid Response team
*Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations
*Monitoring patient recovery care, assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, and other triage situations.
*Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
*Provide RN care for all patients, as well as handling of intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, Art line, CVP and Swan-Gang transducers, ventilators, complex wound care, medications and appropriate nursing services.*Monitored and recorded patient status on computerized documentation system.
*Coordinated patient discharge/transfers.
*Provided patients and family members with relevant healthcare education and instructions.
Pristine Surgery Center, Fresno, CA 05/2015- 9/2017
(Director of Nursing– Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center/Clinic)
*Responsible for Risk management, Infection control, Quality Improvement, and improvement activities such as monthly pharmacy audits and EOC rounds audits.
*Successful surveys and inspections by AAAHC and CMS/Medicare.
*Oversees approximately Twenty plus clinical staff
*Daily staffing schedule and assignments for Preoperative, Intra-operative and postoperative staff.
*Plans and Organizes activities in the outpatient department to ensure patient’s needs are met accordance to surgeons and anesthesiologists.
*Responsible for identifying the learning needs for nursing staff and meeting these needs.
*Responsible for employees 90 days’ evaluations and yearly competencies.
Fresno Heart Hospital 2006-2012
(Registered Nurse-Recovery/Telemetry Unit)
*Tracking routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements. *Monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from specialized medical technologies and equipment.
*Preceptor for new nurses.
*Maintaining and updating ward charts, patient files, and medical records. Team player and culturally sensitive
VA Hospital Fresno, CA 1994-1999
(Registered Nurse- Med-Surg Unit)
* Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
Premier Agency, Fresno, CA 1994-1995
(Registered Nurse)
*Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). administered IV antibiotics, wound dressing change, colostomy care, central line care & tube feedings.
San Joaquin Rehab and Sub-Acute Hospital (Fresno, CA) 1993-1994
(Registered Nurse/ Shift Supervisor)
* Functions as charge Nurse, providing patient assignments, based on acuity, patient needs and staff skills. Communicating with Nursing Coordinator and Transfer Coordinator regarding admissions/ discharges and transfers of patients. *Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Community Living Center (Fresno, CA) 1993-1994
(Registered Nurse)
Mission Skilled Nursing and Sub-Acute Hospital (Santa Clara, CA) 1989-1993
(Registered Nurse)
Ross Care (Santa Cruz, CA) 1987-1989
(Registered Nurse- Alzheimer’s Unit)
Rajendra Hospital, (Punjab, India) 1979-1987
(Registered Nurse)
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