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Rajwinder Dhillon

Phone: (510) 366-6135 | Email: [email protected]

Professional Summary

Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience and a total of 16 years in the nursing field. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings, including med-surg, post-surgical, long-term care, and home health. Skilled in critical thinking, care coordination, and patient advocacy, with a strong foundation in clinical procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration. Known for maintaining professionalism under pressure, building trust with patients and families, and contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety.

Core Competencies

Patient Assessment | Post-Operative Care | IV Therapy & Medication Administration | Telemetry Monitoring
Wound & Drain Management | Blood Transfusions | Pain Management | Patient Education | Care Coordination
EMR Documentation | Infection Prevention | Multidisciplinary Collaboration | Quality & Safety Compliance

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Post-Operative Unit

Oroville Hospital | Oroville, CA | Dec/2023– Present

· Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical, orthopedic, and telemetry units.

· Monitor continuous cardiac rhythms, and escalate arrhythmias or acute changes.

· Provide specialized orthopedic nursing care including management of Buck’s traction, maintaining proper alignment, assessing skin integrity, and ensuring traction safety.

· Perform neurovascular assessments for post-operative orthopedic patients and promptly report abnormalities.

· Manage surgical drains (JP, Hemovac), Foley catheters, NG tubes, and wound vacs while maintaining sterile technique.

· Administer IV, IM, SQ, and oral medications including narcotics, antibiotics, and anticoagulants.

· Administer and monitor blood transfusions, manage PCA pumps, and perform detailed cardiac and pain assessments.

· Document all assessments, medications, telemetry monitoring, and interventions accurately in Tenzing Emar

· Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, traction safety, cardiac precautions, and discharge instructions.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT/OT, case management, and physicians to support safe mobility, fall prevention, and optimized recovery outcomes.

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Registered Nurse

Sevita NeuroRestorative Care, Granite Bay, CA

July/2023 – Present

· Provide skilled nursing care for patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

· Perform tracheostomy and ventilator care, airway suctioning, and G-tube feedings.

· Monitor respiratory and neurological status, responding promptly to acute changes.

· Collaborate with rehabilitation and medical teams to support optimal recovery.

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Registered Nurse – Home Health

AHC Home Health Sacramento, CA

July/2023 – September/2024

· Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement individualized care plans in home settings.

· Manage wound vacs, PICC lines, IV therapy, and catheter care while maintaining sterile technique.

· Educate patients and caregivers on chronic condition management and medication adherence.

· Coordinate with physicians and case managers to ensure continuity of care and prevent rehospitalization.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Charge Nurse

Summerset Memory Care, Lincoln, CA

April/2021 – Nov/2022

· Supervised direct care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia in a secure memory unit.

· Administered medications, performed wound care, and ensured compliance with facility protocols.

· Trained CNAs and maintained quality assurance through infection-control monitoring.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Charge Nurse

Rock Creek Care, Lincoln, Auburn,CA

March/2019 – OCTOBER/2021

· Delivered skilled nursing care in long-term and memory-care settings.

· Managed wound care, medication administration, and EMR documentation.

Plan of Care Auditor – Amity Home Health

Hayward, CA

Jan/2016-April/2019

· Audited Plans of Care for accuracy, CMS compliance, and timely physician approval.

· Collaborated with clinicians to resolve discrepancies and improve OASIS documentation quality.

Medication Technician

Baywood Court Assisted Living – Castro Valley, CA

Oct/2011 – Jan/2016

· Administered medications accurately and supported daily living activities for residents.

· Monitored for adverse reactions and reported promptly to licensed staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Capella University, 2022

Licenses & Certifications

· Registered Nurse – California Lic #95341404 (Active)

· BLS & ACLS Certified (AHA)